WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States. “Japan is putting up $550 billion in order to lower their tariffs a little bit,” Trump said Thursday. “They put up, as you could call it, seed money.”He said 90% of […]
Oman’s investor visa offers self-sponsored 5- and 10-year residency to global investors/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman grants 5- and 10-year renewable residencies to eligible foreign investors. Investment thresholds: OMR 250,000 (USD 650k) for 5 years; OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) for 10 years. Investment options include real estate, business equity, government bonds, or bank deposits. Residency […]
The UAE’s Blue Visa supports global environmental leaders with 10-year residency and zero investment requirements/ Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE Blue Visa offers 10-year residency to people with notable contributions to environmental protection and sustainability It’s open to scientists, activists, entrepreneurs, and professionals working on climate and sustainability issues. Applications are now open, with a […]
You can now qualify for the UAE’s Golden Visa without investing in property or business, just show a strong track record of volunteering or humanitarian work/ Image composite: WAM, FIle The UAE’s Golden Visa now covers humanitarian workers and volunteers. It offers 5- or 10-year residency without needing a sponsor. Applicants must prove significant involvement […]
Image generated by AI for illustrative and creative purpsoses only Foreign investors looking to relocate to Dubai can secure the UAE’s 10-year Golden Visa by investing in property worth at least Dh2 million, according to legal expert Ashish Mehta, founder and Managing Partner of Ashish Mehta & Associates. Mehta, who is licensed to practise law […]
Jeffrey Epstein (File photo) Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died by suicide nearly six years ago, invested $40 million in two funds managed by Valar Ventures, a New York-based firm co-founded by Silicon Valley mogul Peter Thiel, according to a confidential estate financial report obtained by The New York Times. These investments, made […]
US President Donald Trump (File Image) US President Donald Trump approved a bid by Japan-based Nippon Steel to make a big investment in the iconic American steelmaker, causing the American company’s shares to surge dramatically amidst discussions about foreign control of a vital national asset.The Pennsylvania-based company’s shares increased by over 21 per cent, with […]
As a key milestone in this partnership, plans are underway for a net-zero luxury hotel in Edinburgh—a visionary project set to redefine sustainable hospitality in Scotland. Designed as a landmark development, this world-class retreat will seamlessly blend heritage, innovation, and a deep connection to the land, offering guests an unparalleled luxury experience amid Scotland’s breathtaking […]
China’s economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales, housing and investment (Photo: AP) China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump’s trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast. Industrial production slowed as Trump’s painfully high tariffs […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump The United States and Ukraine, after months of tense back-and-forth, have signed a new minerals deal where the Washington will have access to Ukraine’s rare earth resources while the Kyiv will get military aid. The deal, signed on Wednesday, still needs to be ratified by Ukraine’s parliament, […]
