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The UAE has established a five-year Golden Residency visa pathway for high-achieving secondary school students and their families without requiring a local sponsor. According to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, applicants must achieve at least 95 percent on their secondary school examinations and receive a recommendation from the Ministry of Education. The program aims to attract and retain international talent across academic and professional fields.
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security
Dubai-based corporate consultancy Avyanco has launched an end-to-end UAE business formation package priced at AED 10,499. The fixed-fee offering covers trade licensing, flexi-desk registration, investor visas, banking assistance, and corporate tax registration. The service is designed for local and foreign entrepreneurs to provide clear upfront pricing.
A UAE delegation led by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber attended GCC ministerial meetings in Bahrain from October 6 to 8 to advance industrial integration and supply chain resilience. Discussions focused on regional standardization, advanced technology deployment, and private sector partnerships. The sessions were held alongside the inaugural Made in GCC Forum and Exhibition 2026 at Exhibition World Bahrain.
GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee and Ministerial Committee for Standardization Affairs
Senior U.S. senators Jeanne Shaheen and Roger Wicker have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to enforce sanctions under the newly enacted Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The lawmakers called for penalizing front companies and intermediaries in Dubai and Hong Kong, as well as dual-use tech supply lines in China, the UAE, and Türkiye. The majority of the legislation's provisions enter into force on October 18, 2026.
United States Congress
United States
Effective October 18, 2026
Final rule
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