UAE announces start of golden visa process for global coders
The initiative is available to both residents and non-residents, in an effort to atract the best-qualified coders and graduates
DUBAI: In executing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to grant golden visas to 100,000 entrepreneurs, owners of enterprises, and start-ups specialised in coding, the National Programme for Coders announced the start of the golden visa application process.
This initiative is available to both residents and non-residents of the UAE, in an effort to atract the best-qualified coders and graduates specialised in the field of coding.
This announcement is aligned with national efforts to establish 1,000 major digital companies in the UAE over the next five years, to build the country’s digital market and prepare the necessary infrastructure to yield innovation and creativity that can keep up with the rapid global changes across various vital industries.
On the occasion of announcing the launch of the UAE “National Program for coders,” Sheikh Mohammed had highlighted that the programme aims to design a number of national initiatives for developing talents, expertise and innovative projects in the field of coding, accelerating the adoption of its applications and tools in various economic and future sectors, and developing a close link between coders and the public, private and academic entities.
Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, stated that the UAE is open to those who wish to be a part of the country’s success story by leveraging their talents, capabilities, and expertise, as well as for those who believe in the importance of science, technology, and innovation when it comes to shaping the future we seek for the next generations.
He added that providing this opportunity for coders to obtain the UAE golden visa aims to atract and encourage the top international skillsets and talents in the field of coding, and to provide excellent services and support systems that promote work and innovation in the UAE to facilitate the nationwide establishment of new startups and enterprises specialised in coding.
He confirmed that the National Programme for Coders will support golden visa holders with promising insights and opportunities to work on integrated projects where coding plays a crucial role in society.
Coders of all nationalities and age groups may apply for the UAE golden visa through The Office of Artificial Intelligence in the UAE government or the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.
Applications are to be submited by the government agencies responsible for issuing golden visas for qualified coders.
In executing the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to grant golden visas to 100,000 entrepreneurs, owners of enterprises, and startups specialised in coding, the National Program for Coders announced the start of the golden visa application process.
This initiative is available to both residents and non-residents of the UAE, in an effort to atract the best-qualified coders and graduates specialised in the field of coding.
This announcement is aligned with national efforts to establish 1,000 major digital companies in the UAE over the next five years, to build the country’s digital market and prepare the necessary infrastructure to yield innovation and creativity that can keep up with the rapid global changes across various vital industries.
Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, stated that the UAE is open to those who wish to be a part of the country’s success story by leveraging their talents, capabilities, and expertise, as well as for those who believe in the importance of science, technology, and innovation when it comes to shaping the future we seek for the next generations.
He added that providing this opportunity for coders to obtain the UAE golden visa aims to atract and encourage the top international skill-sets and talents in the field of coding, and to provide excellent services and support systems that promote work and innovation in the UAE to facilitate the nationwide establishment of new startups and enterprises specialised in coding.
He confirmed that the National Program for Coders will support golden visa holders with promising insights and opportunities to work on integrated projects where coding plays a crucial role in society.
Coders of all nationalities and age groups may apply for the UAE golden visa through The Office of Artificial Intelligence in the UAE government or the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.
Applications are to be submited by the government agencies responsible for issuing golden visas for qualified coders. Application eligibility extends to: Distinguished experts and talents who achieved success in various areas of coding; Those who work for pioneering international technological firms; Graduates of sotware engineering, computer sciences, hardware engineering, information technology, artificial intelligence, data science, big data, and electrical engineering.
Sheikh Mohammed stated that developing the digital economy is a major priority for the government.
The UAE believes that young minds and national expertise are the main pillars for building a flourishing digital future, based on science, knowledge, innovation and technology.
The UAE’S successful experience in the field of digital and technological transformation will be a key enabler in implementing its strategic plans and promoting the development march.
On the occasion of announcing the launch of the UAE “National Program for Coders,” Sheikh Mohammed highlighted that the programme aims to design a number of national initiatives for developing talents, expertise and innovative projects in the field of coding, accelerating the adoption of its applications and tools in various economic and future sectors, and developing a close link between coders and the public, private and academic entities.
Sheikh Mohammed issued directives to all government entities in the UAE to support national and international coding talents; work with legislative bodies, business incubators, investment companies, universities and research centers to support coding-based initiatives and projects, whose work leads to promoting the skills of national cadres; and update the legislative laws in a way that keeps pace with the rapid global changes and meets the new technological requirements and challenges.
Under the supervision of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office, the “National Program for Coders” aims to support national initiatives and future strategies in the UAE, designed for developing the capabilities of national talents, atracting global digital skills, and building the necessary infrastructure to establish broader innovationbased companies.