India, Oct. 31 -- The Golden Visa programme of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the most sought-after long-term residency options for Indian nationals, who account for a significant share of such visas issued to investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, scientists, and outstanding academics and artists.

While the Golden Visa programme has usually attracted high net worth individuals such as investors and entrepreneurs, the UAE embassy too has nominated people with specialised talents, such as academics, scientists, journalists, athletes and humanitarian activists.

This is in line with the UAE's transformation from an employment destination to a sustainable hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and cross-border opportunity...