The government of the United Arab Emirates has announced the granting of long-term residency visas to clerics and preachers, as preachers, muezzins, preachers, and religious researchers are granted many privileges by the UAE in appreciation of their vital role in advancing society and spreading the values of the true Islamic religion. Accordingly, the government decided to grant them long-term residency visas. Long term.
The Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates announced that religious leaders, imams of mosques, preachers, and muezzins are granted golden residency in the UAE, but on the condition that they have completed 20 years of work in Dubai.
Granting golden residency to clergy in the UAE
Based on the directives of Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai and CEO of the Council, and based on the directives of the Vice President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Rashid, it was decided to grant golden residency to those who have completed 20 years of work in Dubai for the following categories of clerics:
- Imams of mosques.
- Mosque preachers.
- The muezzins.
- Religious preachers.
- Religious muftis.
- Religious researchers.
These recent decisions of the UAE Cabinet express the UAE government’s appreciation and gratitude for the efforts of these people in serving society and promoting Islamic values.
The price of golden residency in the UAE for 10 years
According to recent decisions approved by the UAE government, the price of golden residency in the UAE for 10 years reaches about 1,150 UAE dirhams.
While the price of a 5-year residence visa is about 650 UAE dirhams.
Training and qualification programs for imams and preachers in the UAE
It is worth noting that the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments in the Emirates organizes many programs to qualify mosque imams and preachers, including those organized in cooperation with the Mohammed bin Zayed University for the Humanities.
These programs aim to enhance the cognitive and professional capabilities of imams and preachers to perform their duties in the best manner, and to develop the trainees’ recitation and public speaking skills.
These programs also work to improve the performance of participants in using modern technical means and enhance their scientific research skills in accordance with the solid scientific research approach.
Conditions for obtaining golden residency in the UAE
It is worth noting that the conditions for obtaining golden residency in the UAE vary based on the type of applicant (investor, talent, entrepreneur, and other categories).
The UAE government also stipulates that the applicant must provide proof of his contribution to the country and the economic output, and it is also required to submit a letter from the Federal Tax Authority stating the tax amount of no less than 250,000 UAE dirhams annually.
