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UAE Golden Visa Targets AI & Climate Tech Professionals

in 2025

UAE Golden Visa programme shifts focus to AI, climate tech, and IoT professionals.
158,000 visas issued in Dubai 2023. Learn about new categories and requirements.

Vadim Kouznetsov
30th Jun 2025 5 minutes

Dubai visa programme, Golden Visa requirements, UAE Golden Visa 2025, UAE residency 2025, UAE visa
categories

The UAE’s Golden Visa programme has undergone a strategic transformation, moving

beyond traditional real estate investment to actively target skilled professionals in

artificial intelligence, climate technology, and emerging sectors. This evolution reflects

the nation’s commitment to building a knowledge-based economy whilst attracting long-

term value creators rather than short-term capital inflows.

From Capital Attraction to Talent Acquisition

The Golden Visa landscape has changed dramatically since its inception in 2019. Industry
expert Gaurav Keswani, founder and managing director of JSB advisory firm, reveals

how the programme has evolved through distinct phases.

PHAS PRIMARY
E PERIOD FOCUS TARGET AUDIENCE

2022-
Phase 1 Capital Attraction Real Estate Investors
2023

2023- Tech Professionals &
Phase 2 Value Creation
2025 Entrepreneurs

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