Dubai’s glittering skyline and cosmopolitan lifestyle continue to attract expats from around the world, especially those seeking new opportunities in the UAE. But before you can enjoy brunches with a view of the Burj Khalifa or weekend desert escapes, there’s one crucial hurdle to clear: securing your residence visa. And at the heart of this...

New rules in the UAE allows foreign nationals to sponsor their families to join them in the country.  The new rule makes income, not profession the sole criteria for men and women to sponsor family members.   The new rule allows any UAE resident, male or female, to sponsor family members (spouse, under-18 sons and unmarried...