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Video: How new company ownership and visa rules will transform UAE economy
The UAE has approved a new long-term visa system aimed at attracting international investors and high-skilled professional workers. In a major announcement, the UAE cabinet also approved 100 percent foreign ownership of companies in the country, which has previously been limited to those companies based in freezones.
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UAE free zones may ‘struggle to survive’ under new ownership law, says Al Mulla
Chairman of Dubai law firm Baker & McKenzie hinted new legislation will offer lower fees than those present in free zones
Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla
Limited introduction expected for new UAE ownership law, says Al Mulla
The first beneficiaries will include the likes of Apple, Google and Tesla, says chairman of Dubai law firm Baker & McKenzie
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Opinion: Why the UAE is transforming all over again
New visa and foreign ownership laws will have a profound impact on the country’s innovation economy
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The UAE’s new residency and ownership rules – a watershed moment
New UAE rules will have far-reaching effects across the country’s economy
Arada
Why the UAE’s new visa and ownership laws will benefit start-ups and multinationals alike
Opinion: UAE government continues to work to find new ways of boosting the local economy, bringing in foreign direct investment, and encouraging global companies to come and set up shop here, writes Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, CEO of developer ARADA
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Free zones here to stay despite new rules, says Virtuzone chairman
Neil Petch said he believes a large number of foreign companies will still seek to set up shop in the UAE’s free zones
Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla
Habib Al Mulla says ‘suggested’ ownership law in 1997
Chairman of law firm Baker & McKenzie says he received harsh criticism for proposing foreign ownership and longer expat residency
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New ownership, visa rules to boost employment, free Emiratis from liability
The Legal View: The new rules will give employers a longer window to spot and recruit talent, according to experts
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UAE stocks set to get a boost from ownership shake-up: analysts
Analysts, strategists and investors give their views on the changes
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UAE ownership law to ‘make life easier’ for entrepreneurs, says Fadi Ghandour
100% ownership is ‘extremely encouraging’ for start ups and investors alike, says Aramex founder and Wamda managing partner
![A landmark announcement, sure to further boost UAE’s image as the most investor friendly economy in the region and 100% foreign ownership is a revolutionary step [that will] generate huge interest among global investors, said Yusuffali](https://www.arabianbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/cloud/2021/09/15/nE8nqYFR-Yusuffali-MA.jpg)
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New UAE ownership, visa law will retain talent and investment, says Lulu Group
Chairman Yusuffali MA called the step ‘revolutionary’