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UAE Introduces Streamlined Digital Renewals for Golden Visas and Long-Term Residency

The federal government has launched an upgraded digital system using facial recognition and automated verification to simplify renewals of Golden Visas and other long-term residency permits for foreign professionals and investors.
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