UAE's first golden card visa holders

We look at the first of the 6,800 selected investors and residents who are now the beneficiaries of the golden card permanent residency scheme

Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman of property developer Danube, was given a golden visa in 2019. At the time, he also welcomed the decision to allow mid-level managers earning Dh30,000 ($8,000) per month to apply for long-term visas. Antonie Robertson / The National

Stephen Nelmes

Jun 19, 2019

Thousands of foreign investors and residents have been identified as beneficiaries of the golden card permanent residency scheme in the UAE.

The new permanent visa will generate foreign investment, encourage entrepreneurship, and attract top engineers, scientists and students. Permanent residency will also be extended to the spouse and children of the cardholder.

We take a look at some of the 6,800 selected investors and residents who have received their cards above.

Learn more about their contributions to the UAE in our stories below.