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Argentina’s $350,000 Citizenship Programme Faces Congressional Challenge

Argentina’s $350,000 citizenship-by-investment programme faces three legislative challenges in Congress, raising questions about its future amid heightened European Union scrutiny of investment migration programmes and Schengen visa-free access.

UK Updates Residency Guidance as Tougher Settlement Rules Loom

Britain’s updated residency guidance highlights circumstances that can jeopardise permanent settlement for internationally mobile investors, entrepreneurs and families, as the government considers extending qualifying periods and tightening immigration requirements.

US Suspends Microsoft and Seven Tech Firms from Key Green Card Programme

The US suspends Microsoft and seven technology giants from a key green card programme, as the Trump administration tightens skilled immigration rules, raising concerns over global talent mobility, recruitment and permanent residency.

UAE’s Burj Khalifa Faces Saudi Rival as Jeddah Tower Reaches 116 Floors

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower reaches 116 floors, challenging the UAE’s Burj Khalifa for the world’s tallest building title as the Kingdom accelerates economic diversification, attracts international investment and expands its real estate ambitions.

From Desert Tracks to Laser Beacons: Saudi Arabia’s High-Tech Transformation

Saudi Arabia’s solar-powered desert laser beacons highlight how the Gulf is blending ancient landscapes with modern technology to improve safety, connectivity and quality of life.

Argentina Unveils $350,000 Citizenship Programme

Argentina has unveiled a $350,000 citizenship-by-investment route and an $800,000 sovereign-bond option, with applications expected to open in late 2026 under a state-controlled framework supported by the five-member AMIGO consortium.

Private Healthcare Costs Surge 18% as Dubai Climbs Global Ranking

Private healthcare costs have risen by an average of 18%, with the United States remaining the world’s costliest market and Dubai climbing four places to sixth.

The US Passport Gets a Digital Makeover

America is preparing a major passport overhaul, with a new “Flight of the Eagle” design due from 2028 and first-time applications set to move increasingly online. Pictured: Marco Rubio and the proposed “Flight of the Eagle” US passport, scheduled for introduction in 2028.

China’s 10-Day Visa-Free Transit Scheme Now Covers 57 Countries

China’s 10-day visa-free transit scheme now covers 57 countries after its latest expansion, giving eligible travellers broader access through 65 designated ports across the country.

Cyprus plans tighter golden visa rules as Schengen beckons

Cyprus plans tighter golden visa rules as it pursues Schengen membership, reviewing thousands of existing permits and considering new investment priorities. The proposed changes put investor compliance and the programme’s economic benefits under scrutiny.