UAE 7th most competitive in the world, 1st in 20 key indicators
The UAE has jumped three places to become the seventh most competitive economy in the world in 2018, its best ranking ever, reveals a global study released on Wednesday. The IMD World Competitiveness Centre’s 2018 data showed that the UAE secured No. 1 ranking in 20 indicators and achieved top positions in several others. The […]
Dubai is becoming a destination and a hub for higher education
The new visa policy for students enables a 5-year residency visa for all students and a 10-year-visa for academically exceptional ones The Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is expecting an influx of universities looking to set up there once the new student visa extension policy gets implemented by end of this year, a top Dubai […]
Which category of students can get 10-year UAE residency visas?
Five- and ten- year visas will attract international students to UAE The UAE will experience a “significant growth” in international students choosing the country for their higher education, thanks to the new five- and ten-year residency visa extension that was announced on Sunday, Khaleej Times reports. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President […]
UAE approves 100% ownership of companies
The UAE cabinet decided to allow 100% foreign ownership of onshore companies in UAE The new UAE investment, residency and company reforms announced on Sunday signify a tectonic shift for the business and social ecosystems, as the country seeks to become a haven for big-ticket investors, outstanding students and top-skilled professionals. The positive impact of […]
UAE rated safest country for women in Middle East
The UAE is the safest country for women in the Middle East region, which will help in the growth of the country’s wealth in the next 10 years, reveals a new report released on Tuesday. Woman safety has become very topical over the past year, following several high profile celebrity assault cases in the US. Notably, woman safety […]
Why medical professionals will flock to the UAE
The 10-year visas for specialist professionals like doctors and researchers will attract the best talent to the UAE, a popular medical tourism hub. The announcement of the 10-year residency visas for investors and specialists will pave the way for more medical professionals to come to the UAE, experts said. Speaking to Khaleej Times about how it […]
UAE launches a 10 year visa for investors, scientists, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, innovators and students
Investors and specialists such as doctors and engineers will receive UAE residency visas valid for up to 10 years, it was announced on Sunday. The families of these categories of expatriates will also receive the same visa validity. Top performing students are also eligible for the 10-year residency visa scheme, Khaleej Times reports. His Highness […]
Dubai Safari to boost visitor experience post summer
The park will close from 15 May for further upgrade, to reopen on 1 October Dubai Safari is all set to undergo an upgrade over the summer as it gears up to offer guests an enhanced experience. The park will close its doors on May 15 and will welcome visitors again on October 1 following […]
There’s a new park opening soon in Dubai with an educational twist
The city’s first ‘Quran Park’ will be free to enter and offer a chance to learn about Islamic heritage Dubai Municipality has revealed that the Quran Park currently under construction, will be free of charge for all visitors when it opens, What’s On reports. The park will seat in Al Khawaneej, a short drive away from […]
100% foreign ownership: New UAE investment law to spur FDI, GDP growth
The final draft of the landmark law is awaiting FNC’s approval UAE’s game-changing investment law, which will allow up to 100 per cent ownership to foreign investors in some specific onshore business sectors, is expected to prop up private and foreign direct investments when it will be finally introduced in the last quarter of this […]