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Times of Oman
07-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
UAE Golden Visa: How Indians and Bangladeshis can now get lifetime residency
Muscat: The United Arab Emirates has launched a new pilot Golden Visa scheme aimed at Indian and Bangladeshi nationals, offering long-term residency without the need for real estate or business investment. Here's a breakdown of the five most important things to know: 1. No Minimum Investment Needed Unlike the traditional Golden Visa model, this new scheme does not require a minimum investment in property or business. Instead, applicants can be nominated by authorised UAE entities and pay a one-time fee of AED 100,000. The visa remains valid even if the holder later sells any UAE-based assets. 2. Open to a Wide Range of Professionals This initiative is designed to attract skilled and creative individuals. Eligible applicants include: * Healthcare professionals and educators Scientists with 15+ years of experience * Digital content creators (YouTubers, podcasters, influencers) * Tech experts, AI specialists, esports players * Maritime professionals, yacht owners, and more Applicants must be nominated by licensed UAE partners, such as Rayad Group. 3. Family Sponsorship and Work Freedom Included Visa holders will enjoy comprehensive family support and lifestyle flexibility. They can: * Sponsor their spouse, children (of any age), and dependent parents * Employ domestic workers * Start a business or seek employment in the UAE This offers a stable path to residency for families and professionals alike. 4. All Applications Will Be Vetted Applicants must undergo strict background checks, including: * Criminal record verification * Anti-money laundering clearance * Social media and professional conduct screening Final approval will come from UAE immigration authorities based on eligibility and integrity. 5. Pilot Targeted at India and Bangladesh The programme is currently in a pilot phase specifically targeting Indian and Bangladeshi nationals. Over 5,000 Indian applicants are expected in the first three months alone. Bangladeshi citizens are equally eligible, with future expansions likely to include other CEPA partner nations.
Free Malaysia Today
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Bangladeshi terror suspects held under Sosma, says IGP
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail said some suspects remain under investigation under Sosma. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Some of the foreign nationals detained in recent police operations are being investigated under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), says Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail. Khalid said all the suspects were Bangladeshi nationals, according to a report by Berita Harian. 'Some are being held under Sosma. The rest have been deported, while a few remain in custody for further investigation,' he was quoted as saying after a handover ceremony for the director of Bukit Aman's criminal investigation department today. Khalid added that a special press conference would be called soon to provide further details on the investigation and the suspects' status. 'Tomorrow or the day after, I'll call a press conference to explain the actual situation,' he said. A total of 36 individuals were picked up in coordinated raids in the Klang Valley and Seremban between May 23 and June 11, based on intelligence gathered by Bukit Aman's Special Branch. Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reportedly said that five of the individuals were involved in terrorism and had been charged in the sessions courts in Shah Alam, Selangor, and Johor.
CNA
04-07-2025
- Politics
- CNA
Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have dismantled a network that used social media to spread ideology and raise funds for the Islamic State militant group among Bangladeshi nationals working in the country, its top police official said on Friday (Jul 4). Muslim-majority Malaysia has detained hundreds of people for suspected militant activities after a 2016 attack in the capital Kuala Lumpur that was linked to Islamic State, though arrests have largely abated in recent years following a regional crackdown. Malaysia relies heavily on foreign labour to fill factory, plantation and construction jobs, with thousands of Bangladeshi nationals moving to the country for work each year. In a televised press conference, Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said authorities had detained 36 Bangladesh nationals in several operations since April, all of whom had come to Malaysia to work in factories or in sectors like construction and services. The network recruited members by targeting other Bangladeshi workers, and used social media and online messaging platforms to spread radical and extremist ideologies, Mohd Khalid said, citing police intelligence. It also raised funds using international fund transfer services and e-wallets to send to Islamic State in Syria and Bangladesh, he added, declining to provide further details on the amount raised. Among those detained, five have been charged with being part of a terrorist organisation, while 15 will be deported. Another 16 remain in police custody pending further investigation, with further arrests expected, Mohd Khalid said. A total of between 100 and 150 people are suspected to be involved in the network, he said. "We will deport those with minimal involvement back to their home country, while those with greater involvement wil be charged under Malaysian laws," he said.
Times of Oman
03-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Expats arrested after human trafficking bust in Bausher
Muscat: In a decisive move against human trafficking, the Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, in collaboration with the Special Tasks Police Unit in Bausher, has arrested three Bangladeshi nationals suspected of orchestrating a human trafficking ring involving women of the same nationality. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) revealed that the women were lured under false pretences and coerced into prostitution. During the operation conducted in the Wilayat of Bausher, authorities discovered six women of Bangladeshi, Thai, and Laotian nationalities at the suspects' residence. The women were reportedly found engaging in acts deemed contrary to public morals and decency. Law enforcement officials emphasised that legal procedures are underway for all parties involved.
Times of Oman
03-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Expats arrested in Bausher human trafficking ring
Muscat: In a decisive move against human trafficking, the Directorate General of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations, in collaboration with the Special Tasks Police Unit in Bausher, has arrested three Bangladeshi nationals suspected of orchestrating a human trafficking ring involving women of the same nationality. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) revealed that the women were lured under false pretences and coerced into prostitution. During the operation conducted in the Wilayat of Bausher, authorities discovered six women of Bangladeshi, Thai, and Laotian nationalities at the suspects' residence. The women were reportedly found engaging in acts deemed contrary to public morals and decency. Law enforcement officials emphasised that legal procedures are underway for all parties involved.
