Residency

Miscellaneous

UAE allows expats with expired residency to enter UAE without new visa

Thu, 12 Mar 2026

UAE's Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.

Construction & Real Estate

Bahrain lowers real estate investment needed for Golden Residency

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

Bahrain has announced a reduction in the minimum real estate investment required for the Golden Residency from BD200,000 ($530,494) to BD130,000 ($344,821).

Miscellaneous

Saudi Arabia mulls expansion of premium residency scheme: Reuters

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia is drafting plans to expand its premium residency programme to a wider group of high-value individuals, including superyacht owners, buyers of homes in flagship Vision 2030 developments and top-performing students, Reuters said quoting a person with direct knowledge of the matter.