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New Delhi/Dubai, July 8, 2025 — In a significant departure from its traditional investment-linked residency model, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a revamped Golden Visa programme offering lifetime residency to eligible Indians for a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh), without the mandatory requirement of investing in property or business.The new initiative, reflecting the UAE’s efforts to deepen economic and social ties with India, expands the Golden Visa beyond wealthy investors to include a broad spectrum of professionals. Under this nomination-based scheme, applicants can be chosen for their professional expertise, societal contributions, or potential to advance…