Cabinet Decision No. 56/2018 On the Regulation of Residence Permits for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Individuals with Specialized Talents

Amended by Cabinet Decision No. 30/2020 dated 30/04/2020.

The Cabinet:

Pursuant to the perusal of the Constitution,

Federal Law No. 6/1973 on the entrance and residence of aliens and its amendments,

Federal Decree-Law No. 2/2004 on the establishment of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship and its amendments; and

Based on the Cabinet's approval,

Has issued the following Decision:

Article 1 - Definitions

In the application of the provisions of the present Decision, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned thereto, unless the context otherwise requires:

State: United Arab Emirates.

Authority: Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.

Competent Authority: Any Federal or local authority in the State.

Alien: Any natural person who does not hold the nationality of the State.

Investor: Alien who spends his/her capital for financial gain or returns, in accordance with the controls referred to in this Decision.