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UAE Introduces 10-Year Blue Residency Visa
In a significant move, the UAE Cabinet has announced a 10-year Blue Residency visa for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection and sustainability.
This initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to recognize and attract global talent in environmental conservation.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Members of international organizations
- International company members
- Association and NGO members
- Global award winners
- Distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work
Application Process:
Interested individuals can apply through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security or via nominations by competent authorities.
Benefits:
- 10-year residency visa
- Recognition for exceptional contributions to environmental protection
- Opportunity to work and live in the UAE
- Access to a thriving community of environmental professionals
Cabinet Decisions:
- Approval of the National Youth Agenda 2031
- Approval of the national framework for higher education institution classification
- Regulation of marketing calls (cold calling) in the UAE
- Review of achievements in the UAE space sector
- Establishment of the Supreme Committee for Combating Commercial Fraud and the National Committee of Statistics
- Restructuring the UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions and the UAE Sustainable Aviation Fuel Committee
- Approval of guidelines for generative artificial intelligence use in the UAE government and creation of a CEO role for AI
- Ratification of an investment agreement with India
- Approval of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Korea
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The Blue Residency visa is a symbol of recognition for those working towards a greener, more sustainable future.
With this bold step, the UAE reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship and sets an inspiring example for the world to follow.
