Abu Dhabi, March 2 -- In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has granted Golden Visas to 16,456 individuals from the education sector, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and talent retention.

Among the recipients, top-performing high school students form the largest group, with 10,710 students benefiting from the long-term residency scheme.

This is followed by 5,246 graduates from accredited universities within the UAE, 337 education specialists, 147 graduates from global institutions, and 16 elite scholars in the field of education.

The announcement was made by Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), on...