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UAE Opens New Visa Pathways to Attract Global Technology Talent and Digital Nomads

The federal government has streamlined residency procedures for technology professionals under the Golden Visa programme. The reforms are designed to attract skilled global talent to the UAE’s growing digital economy.
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