Dubai, one of the emirates (states) of the United Arab Emirates, has announced to award golden visas to foreign imams, muftis and Islamic speakers who have been serving for more than 20 years. They will get golden visa before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

Sheikh Hamadan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the State Government of Dubai, The Executive Council of Dubai, made this announcement on Thursday. Sheikh Hamadan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that they will be honored financially in addition to the golden visa.

Incidentally, the duration of Golden Visa in Dubai is from a minimum of five years to a maximum of 10 years. For immigrants or prospective immigrants, this visa is like a golden deer. Because golden visa holders can live in the Emirates for a long time, bring their family members including wife and children to Dubai, enjoy more benefits than ordinary visa holders in terms of various services, can stay outside the country for a long time and get many other benefits. In a word, Dubai's golden visa holders are the 'VIP' of the society there.

Earlier last month, the government of Dubai increased the salary of imams and muezzins.