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RAKEZ and A&A Associate Launch Accelerated UAE Residency Program

RAKEZ has partnered with A&A Associate to introduce a high-speed residency program, significantly reducing the time required for entrepreneurs to secure UAE residency. What this means for RAKEZ companies and foreign investors.

Inside RAK Desk Published 26 Sept 2026 3 min read Share LinkedIn
Photo: Gulf News

RAKEZ has announced a strategic collaboration with A&A Associate to launch what is being described as the 'World’s Fastest UAE Residency' program. The initiative is specifically designed to remove bureaucratic friction for international entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish a base of operations in Ras Al Khaimah.

The program integrates business setup services with residency processing, streamlining the documentation and approval workflows. By leveraging A&A Associate's consultancy expertise and RAKEZ's administrative infrastructure, the partnership aims to reduce the turnaround time for residency visas to an unprecedented speed.

This move is intended to make Ras Al Khaimah more competitive compared to other regional free zones. By lowering the barrier to entry and accelerating the legal onboarding process, RAK is positioning itself as the most efficient destination for global talent and startup founders who require immediate operational mobility.

The launch comes at a time when RAK is aggressively pursuing a 'future-ready' workforce and an influx of digital nomads. This streamlined residency path is expected to catalyze the growth of the local professional services sector and increase the volume of new company registrations within the RAKEZ ecosystem.

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Source Gulf News — Original reporting 26 Sept 2026

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