Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reiterated the eligibility criteria for skilled foreign workers seeking a five-year residency Green Visa. Applicants must hold a valid UAE employment contract, meet specific skill levels, and possess at least a bachelor's degree. The visa enables self-sponsorship without a local employer sponsor.
The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement between the UAE and Belarus officially took effect on October 7, 2026. Signed in Minsk, the treaty lowers market access barriers and enhances legal protections for cross-border investors and service providers. Sectors covered include financial services, logistics, consulting, healthcare, and technology.
Dubai's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has issued updated rules outlining four categories of family dependants eligible for residence permit sponsorship by foreign residents. The framework grants male and female expatriates equal rights to sponsor family members, including husbands. Sponsored dependants must reside at the same address as the guarantor.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced changes allowing skilled expatriate workers to obtain entry visas for eligible family members alongside their work visa processing. The updated regulation applies to spouses, sons under the age of 25, and unmarried daughters. Further residency procedures will be finalized after the family members arrive in the Kingdom.
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