LuLu’s Yusuffali gets Saudi premium residency – News of Bahrain- DT News

LuLu’s Yusuffali gets Saudi premium residency – News of Bahrain- DT News

LuLu's Yusuffali gets Saudi premium residency. UAE-based retail giant LuLu Group's chairman MA Yusuffali has received Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Permit for Foreigners.. While the Saudi government's Premium Residency Centre yesterday posted a video which showed the reaction of Mr Yusuffali after obtaining the Premium Residency on Twitter, the company said he has become "the first Indian to receive the premium residency informally known as Saudi Green Card.". In November 2019, Saudi Arabia granted 73 foreigners "premium" residency under a new programme to attract overseas investment by enabling selected people to buy property and do business without a Saudi sponsor.. The introduction of the Premium Residency comes as a part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reform plan, which was announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to boost the Saudi economy.. Mr Yusuffali said in a statement, "Obviously a very proud and humbling moment in my life.. "I am sure this new permanent residency initiative will further boost Saudi Arabia's image as one of the key investment and business hubs of the region as well as attract and retain new investors . ". LuLu Group which owns and operates more than 35 hypermarkets and supermarkets in Saudi Arabia, including ARAMCO