United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved long term residency for doctors, engineers and brilliant students.
UAE Vice President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, made this announcement on Sunday, stating that those who fall in this category will now enjoy 10-year Golden Visas.
He tweeted that the visa will be issued to all PhD holders in the UAE as well as top graduates from UAE-accredited universities with a GPA of 3.8 and above.
Physicians, engineers in the fields of computer science, electronics, programming, electricity and biotechnology are also included.
“Today we approved the granting of the 10-year golden visa to all PhD holders, all doctors, engineers in the fields of computer engineering, electronics, programming, electricity and biotechnology, as well as graduates from accredited universities who score 3.8 & above.
“The golden visa will also be granted to holders of specialised degrees in AI, big data, or epidemiology and viruses, as well as outstanding high school students in the country and their families. This is the first batch of granted visas that will be followed by more.
“Other categories granted UAE Golden Residency are specialists in AI, big data, virology, epidemiology & UAE’s high school top graduates and their families.
“We are keen to embrace talent that drives future development and this is only the beginning”, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai wrote.