VARIOUS DATES Attracting top students

In recent weeks, the government has announced a number of measures to bolster the UAE’s position as a global educational hub. In May, the UAE introduced fiveyear residence visas for students, and 10-year visas for outstanding students. Currently, most students in the UAE are required to renew their visa every year.

Then, as part of the UAE’s sweeping changes to visa and labour legislation announced last week, the cabinet announced that exceptional students would be given two-year residence visas after they graduate, allowing them to pursue internships and job opportunities. The move will bolster the country’s knowledge economy.