An IMGW News Report:
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are experiencing significant transformations in their residency and citizenship policies. Many industry experts, including the respected sociologist Kristin Surak, have noted that the Gulf States are emerging as the leading hub for investment migration worldwide.
Gulf states have long aimed to diversify their economies and lessen their dependency on oil reserves. However, analysts have raised concerns about the socio-economic repercussions of fostering economic growth by attracting foreign-born citizens, many of whom come from non-Muslim backgrounds, into a region known for its long-standing conservatism.
