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7/1/25, 11:33 AM UAE Golden Visa Targets AI & Climate Tech Professionals in 2025 – JobXDubai
“After Covid-19, the government’s primary goal was to attract capital into the country.

That’s why, during the initial wave in 2022–23, many of the Golden Visa recipients were

real estate investors,” explains Keswani. However, the strategy has since evolved to
prioritise long-term economic impact over immediate capital injection.

Current Golden Visa Statistics and Distribution

Dubai alone issued 158,000 Golden Visas in 2023, representing significant growth in the

programme’s reach. The distribution across categories reveals the UAE’s strategic

priorities:

CATEGORY PERCENTAGE KEY SECTORS

Investors 40% Real Estate, Business

Banking Professionals 22% Finance, Wealth Management

Tech & Climate Experts 38% AI, IoT, Climate Technology

This distribution demonstrates the UAE’s deliberate shift towards attracting professionals

who can contribute to knowledge economy sectors rather than purely capital-based

investments.

Emerging Sectors Driving Golden Visa Applications

The programme now actively targets professionals across several high-growth technology
sectors:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: With the UAE positioning itself as a

regional AI hub, professionals with expertise in machine learning, data science, and AI

implementation are increasingly sought after for Golden Visa eligibility.

Climate Technology and Sustainability: Following COP28 and the UAE’s net-zero

commitments, climate tech experts, renewable energy specialists, and sustainability

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