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UAE Launches Five-Year Residency Visa for Artificial Intelligence Specialists

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has introduced a dedicated residency program for AI researchers, developers and data scientists as the UAE intensifies efforts to attract global technology talent.
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