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United Arab Emirates: Introducing permanent residency system

Announcement

21 May 2019

On the 21st of May 2019, the United Arab Emirates' government announces the introduction of permanent residency system for investors and qualified professionals. 

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Number of interventions

2

0 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

2 liberalising

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Implementation date

21 May 2019

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Announced: 21 May 2019
FDI: Entry and ownership rule In force
On the 21 May 2019, United Arab Emirates' government launched a permanent residency system for investors and for certain workers in the fields of health, engineering, science, and art. The new system...
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Announced: 21 May 2019
Labour market access In force
On the 21 May 2019, United Arab Emirates' government launched a permanent residency system for investors and for certain workers in the fields of health, engineering, science, and art. The permit is i...
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