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Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

Number of new German citizens hits 20-year high as many Syrians naturalized

  • Preliminary figures show that about 168,500 people were granted German citizenship in 2022
  • In principle, there is a requirement for people to have lived in Germany for at least eight years, though that doesn't apply to spouses and children
By AP ·
Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine

Putin expands fast-track Russian citizenship to all Ukraine

By AP ·
Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

Ukraine grants citizenship to top Russian journalist who denounced war

By Reuters ·
Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

Russia offers fast-track citizenship to residents of occupied Ukraine

By Reuters ·
Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship

Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship

By Reuters ·
Special How Lebanon’s antiquated citizenship laws deny stateless people and their children basic rights and welfare graphic

How Lebanon’s antiquated citizenship laws deny stateless people and their children basic rights and welfare

By Nadia Al-Faour ·
If the Nationality and Borders Bill passes, the government would no longer have to give notice of a decision to strip citizenship if it was not “reasonably practicable.” (Shutterstock)

Britons stripped of citizenship pen letter opposing controversial UK bill

By Arab News ·
The citizenship list included religious and academic figures who have helped supply libraries with works, books and research papers focused on Shariah sciences and Islamic history. (Supplied)

Saudi citizenship granted to leading scientific, religious, medical and educational figures

By Al-Sharq Al-Awsat ·
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that royal approval had been issued to grant Saudi citizenship to a number of eminent specialists from a variety of fields. (Supplied)

First batch of naturalized Saudis under new decree revealed

By .Asharq Al-Awsat ·
Israel ban on Arab family unifications lapses after PM loses vote

Israel ban on Arab family unifications lapses after PM loses vote

By AP ·
In a historic move on Jan. 30, 2021, the UAE announced the decision to open its citizenship to investors, specialized talents, and professionals. (Supplied)

Recent changes to UAE citizenship laws improve investment landscape

By Arab News ·
Update UAE to grant citizenship to selected individuals and their families

UAE to grant citizenship to selected individuals and their families

By Arab News ·
Special St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship scheme gets a lift from coronavirus pandemic graphic

St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship scheme gets a lift from coronavirus pandemic

By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·

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