I think the part you’re leaving out is that this is a choice that only the privileged can make. Sure, these countries competing for your citizenship could pay for your move as an incentive, but if history shows anything, nobody wants poor people in their backyard. So these nations vying to win our citizenship and become the most lucrative places on earth, will soon decide they don’t want the financial strain of those who can’t contribute to their economy, either (trust me, Dubai is not giving free moving vouchers out in rural Alabama anytime soon).
It seems easy to run - if you have the means. But as my Canadian wife reminds me often (we live in the States), “if you want a nicer place to live, start with the one you’re living in. Meet your neighbors. Create a community. Shop local. There will be things that you don’t like wherever you go. Why start all over?”
I don't think it's a choice that only the privileged can make. There are "poor people" all over the world who are not criminals and are looking to move up on the socioeconomic ladder. Places like Dubai invite them to come work there and they go because they have a better chance at upward mobility. These people do contribute to the economy, they are not just freeloading and living there without jobs. The way you get a visa is by having a contract to work.
Sure there will be things you don't like wherever you go, but some places make it easier to enjoy a better quality of life at a more affordable rate and I encourage people to start over in those places rather than passively live their entire life in one geographic location.
Good points , but may i add some of the poorest and uneducated go to Dubai …..the real key is work .
Security guard, construction, even just trash pickup every 100 meters . Everyone works except the blessed UAE citizen since their citizenship works for them . Although the living conditions may be bad from our perspective , it’s still better than the standards they are used to .
You made the following misleading statement: “While the UAE is welcoming foreigners in, the United States is trying desperately to close its borders, enact travel bans, and keep immigrants out.” I’ve also been to Dubai and other parts of the UAE, and one must enter legally. The USA also invites people to come (listen to Trump’s recent speech) but, same as the UAE or any country, to come legally. The barriers you speak of are to keep out illegals. But then, I suspect you know all that.
Zero percent tax for personally buying real estate and renting it out , zero percent for capital gains . A city built in the sand with unpleasantly hot climate 5 months out of the year, with no fresh water or mountains. No natural fish, coral or vegetation since the water and air is too warm . Yet it has become is a destination for millions to enjoy this utopia on holiday .Today with the best brands in the world in hospitality and most modern amenities combined with safety and common sense logic in metropolitan management. Biggest growth issue that needs to be addressed is mass transit of so many people. The worst perhaps ethical issue is residency is only allowed with investment and or active working visa . Real UAE citizen is practically unattainable. In the end of working labor or service for 30 years , you are shown the door. Good job Bri .
Yes I am very curious about the details of the tax system. I met someone from Dubai on a walking tour in Lithuania and they were bragging about how there is no income tax?
That would definitely be pretty cool if countries competed for your citizenship. Right now it feels very much the opposite.
It would be interesting to see statistics in terms of how many immigrants to a particular country add value versus those who sponge off the system. The latter seems to be the main argument for keeping them out, but I would venture a guess that it's not nearly as many sponges as is often implied.
I think the part you’re leaving out is that this is a choice that only the privileged can make. Sure, these countries competing for your citizenship could pay for your move as an incentive, but if history shows anything, nobody wants poor people in their backyard. So these nations vying to win our citizenship and become the most lucrative places on earth, will soon decide they don’t want the financial strain of those who can’t contribute to their economy, either (trust me, Dubai is not giving free moving vouchers out in rural Alabama anytime soon).
It seems easy to run - if you have the means. But as my Canadian wife reminds me often (we live in the States), “if you want a nicer place to live, start with the one you’re living in. Meet your neighbors. Create a community. Shop local. There will be things that you don’t like wherever you go. Why start all over?”
I don't think it's a choice that only the privileged can make. There are "poor people" all over the world who are not criminals and are looking to move up on the socioeconomic ladder. Places like Dubai invite them to come work there and they go because they have a better chance at upward mobility. These people do contribute to the economy, they are not just freeloading and living there without jobs. The way you get a visa is by having a contract to work.
Sure there will be things you don't like wherever you go, but some places make it easier to enjoy a better quality of life at a more affordable rate and I encourage people to start over in those places rather than passively live their entire life in one geographic location.
Good points , but may i add some of the poorest and uneducated go to Dubai …..the real key is work .
Security guard, construction, even just trash pickup every 100 meters . Everyone works except the blessed UAE citizen since their citizenship works for them . Although the living conditions may be bad from our perspective , it’s still better than the standards they are used to .
You made the following misleading statement: “While the UAE is welcoming foreigners in, the United States is trying desperately to close its borders, enact travel bans, and keep immigrants out.” I’ve also been to Dubai and other parts of the UAE, and one must enter legally. The USA also invites people to come (listen to Trump’s recent speech) but, same as the UAE or any country, to come legally. The barriers you speak of are to keep out illegals. But then, I suspect you know all that.
Zero percent tax for personally buying real estate and renting it out , zero percent for capital gains . A city built in the sand with unpleasantly hot climate 5 months out of the year, with no fresh water or mountains. No natural fish, coral or vegetation since the water and air is too warm . Yet it has become is a destination for millions to enjoy this utopia on holiday .Today with the best brands in the world in hospitality and most modern amenities combined with safety and common sense logic in metropolitan management. Biggest growth issue that needs to be addressed is mass transit of so many people. The worst perhaps ethical issue is residency is only allowed with investment and or active working visa . Real UAE citizen is practically unattainable. In the end of working labor or service for 30 years , you are shown the door. Good job Bri .
Yes I am very curious about the details of the tax system. I met someone from Dubai on a walking tour in Lithuania and they were bragging about how there is no income tax?
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That would definitely be pretty cool if countries competed for your citizenship. Right now it feels very much the opposite.
It would be interesting to see statistics in terms of how many immigrants to a particular country add value versus those who sponge off the system. The latter seems to be the main argument for keeping them out, but I would venture a guess that it's not nearly as many sponges as is often implied.
This is a great vision!