NEW<\/span>You can now listen to Fox News articles!\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East<\/a> for the third week, people are looking to evacuate the region \u2014 not only tourists, but also golden visa holders.<\/p>\n The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in an X post that the government has “implement[ed] evacuation plans and facilitate[d] the return of around 500 UAE golden visa holders<\/a> and residents stranded abroad.”<\/p>\n The post said the actions are “part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all who live in the UAE, at all times and wherever they may be.”<\/p>\n MAJOR AIRLINE SUSPENDS ABU DHABI FLIGHTS UNTIL END OF YEAR AMID AIRSPACE ‘UNCERTAINTY’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The UAE closed its airspace<\/a> Tuesday after threats from incoming missile and drone \u200bthreats from Iran opening operations shortly after, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n Golden visas<\/a> have been booming across the globe, attracting some of America\u2019s wealthiest seeking tax havens, safety and warmer weather.<\/p>\n The UAE announces it has evacuated 500 golden visa holders from the Middle East amid current tensions.<\/span> (AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mo Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, a global financial advisory and consultancy firm, told Fox News Digital that geopolitical tensions highlight the value of mobility.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Moments like this inevitably remind people of the importance of having mobility and optionality in an increasingly unpredictable world<\/a>,” said Bennis.<\/p>\n The UAE closed its airspace Tuesday after threats from incoming missile and drone \u200bthreats from Iran.<\/span> (AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n “In recent days, authorities moved fast to support residents stranded abroad, arranging returns, activating contingency plans and even providing temporary accommodation<\/a>,” he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n “The message is unmistakable: The country stands behind those who call it home.”<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Bennis said the UAE\u2019s response should become a case study for how countries should support their citizens during times of geopolitical uncertainty.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n “The UAE golden visa holders are not just investors; they are part of the national fabric,” he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n “The UAE golden visa holders are not just investors; they are part of the national fabric,” said one expert.<\/span> (Fadel Senna\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n To qualify for the UAE golden visa as an investor<\/a>, individuals must make a substantial financial investment \u2014 such as placing at least $545,000 in a UAE fund or business, or holding an ownership share of similar value in a company.\u00a0<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The visa lasts for 10 years.<\/p>\n![\"airplane](\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1200\/675\/golden-visa-dubai-stranded-americans.jpg?ve=1&tl=1\")
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