UAE CABINET INTRODUCES 10-YEAR BLUE RESIDENCY VISA

Introduction of Blue Residency Visa

The UAE Cabinet has introduced a new 10-year Blue Residency visa targeting individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental protection, circular economy, and related fields. This announcement underscores the UAE’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Announcement Details

During a Cabinet meeting at Qasar Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the initiative was revealed. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the alignment with the national directives declared by the UAE President, designating 2024 as the Year of Sustainability.

Eligibility for the Blue Residency

The Blue Residency visa is designed for:

• Supporters of environmental action
• Members of international organizations and companies
• Associations and non-governmental organizations
• Global award winners
• Distinguished activists and researchers in environmental work

Applicants can apply through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security or via nominations by competent authorities.

Other Decisions by the UAE Cabinet

• Approval of the National Youth Agenda 2031
• National framework for the classification of higher education institutions
• Regulation of marketing calls (cold calling)
• Review of achievements in the UAE space sector
• Establishment of the Supreme Committee for Combating Commercial Fraud and the National Committee of Statistics
• Restructuring of the UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transactions, and the UAE Sustainable Aviation Fuel Committee
• Approval of the guide for the use of generative artificial intelligence in government
• Ratification of an investment protection agreement with India
• Approval of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Korea

This initiative reinforces the UAE’s dedication to sustainability and aligns with its broader economic and environmental goals.

Original article reference: Economy Middle East.