It reiterated that pilgrims require a Haj visa and it can be obtained through recognised official channels
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, said the long-awaited decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership to onshore companies would bolster the UAE's image on the global investment map.
According to a top official, the country would experience a "significant growth" in international students pursuing their higher education here once the five- and 10-year residency visa scheme announced for students comes into effect. Specialists working in medicine, science, research and technical fields and their families are also eligible for the scheme.
Dr Warren Fox, chief of Higher Education at Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), said: "This decision will not just benefit the UAE economy but also enable greater opportunities for institutions and students."
University students Khaleej Times spoke to expressed relief over not having to renew their visas every year.
Major-General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai, said the reforms would help investors overcome obstacles they face. "The resolution reflects the government's role in providing an environment that encourages global investment."
Most economists expect an annual surge of up to 15-20 per cent in FDI flow once the investor-friendly reforms come into effect.
Analysts are waiting for further clarity on 10-year residency visa scheme for professionals - whether it is independent of local employers as in the case of 'permanent residency' status in Australia or 'green card' in the US.
It reiterated that pilgrims require a Haj visa and it can be obtained through recognised official channels
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital in a serious condition
The brothers, who say they are innocent, are accused of having formed an organised criminal network in early 2021 in Romania, as well as in the US and Britain
The left-handed batter scored 3369 runs in 136 one-day internationals and 2893 in 140 Twenty20 internationals — both Pakistan records
Food supplies were distributed to 80 households
On January 31, a heart was airlifted from Delhi to Chennai, paving the way for Ayesha Rashid's life-saving surgery
The online retailer, which is headquartered in Singapore, has said it has around 108 million monthly active users in the 27-nation EU
The baby girl named Rouh, meaning Soul, suffered respiratory problems and a weak immune system, a doctor at the Emirati Hospital in Rafah said