In a historic move, the UAE on Saturday announced major changes to the citizenship law, to allow for the naturalisation of foreign investors, doctors, scientists, artists and talented people and their families.
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00:00In a historic move, the UAE announced major changes to the citizenship law to allow for
00:08the naturalization of foreign investors, doctors, scientists, artists, and talented people and
00:15their families.
00:16The decision to give people with exceptional talents the Emirati citizenship aims to embrace
00:22them as members of the UAE society, ensure the social stability of these people in the
00:27country, and boost the overall national development process.
00:32The decision was approved by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
00:36Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai.
00:41The decision specifies the categories of people who can be granted citizenship under certain
00:47conditions.
00:48In addition to granting citizenship to the families, the spouse and children of this
00:52specialized and skilled segment, the law allows for them to also keep their current
00:57citizenship, which is a major change to the previous rule that doesn't allow for dual
01:02citizenship.
01:03To read the specific terms of the new law, as well as more detailed information on this
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