Bahrain Golden Visa Updated
Bahrain’s Golden Residency Visa (pls see our previous article) introduced in 2022 has been recently updated when real estate investment limit has been reduced...
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Dubai new rules for reporting lost and abandoned property
Dubai has amended 2015 law for reporting the lost and abandoned property.
Commercial properties shortage in the UAE continues (2025 Update Part 2)
Similarly to office market (pls see our article 2025 Update Part 1), vacancies are plummeting also on the retail market. Abu Dhabi retail vacancy fell to 9% in 3Q, down 5% year-to-year, while Dubai’s dropped to 6.8%, a 2.2% annual decrease.
Commercial properties shortage in the UAE continues (2025 Update Part 1)
In 3Q 2025 the new supply remains limited across the UAE for both, office and retail markets, thus pushing both demand and rents up, according to JLL 3Q Office Market Dynamics Report.
UAE Foster Care Law Changed
Under new amendments to the UAE’s foster care law, also non-Emirati residents can now foster children in the UAE.
Oman: Golden Visa Program (Part 5 of 5)
Aligned with Vision 2040, Oman a revamped Investor Residency Program aims to attract greater foreign investment and long-term residents.
Bahrain: Golden Residency Program (Part 4 of 5)
Bahrain’s Golden Visa provides a renewable 10-year residency designed for investors, skilled professionals and retirees.
Qatar: Residence by Investment Program (Part 3 of 5)
Qatar’s Residence by Investment program connects long-term residency directly to property ownership, offering flexible pathways for investors.
Saudi Arabia: Premium Residency Program (Part 2 of 5)
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency, or Iqama, offers both renewable annual and permanent options, giving residents the right to live, work, and own property without the need for a local sponsor.
Wise to Launch Services in the UAE
Wise, the global fintech company revolutionizing international money transfers, has received final approval from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licenses.