UAE Grants Fast-Tracked Citizenship to Five Cricket Players, Including Tanveer and Kumar

Five foreign cricketers, including Khuzaima Tanveer and Ajay Kumar, received UAE citizenship through a new fast-track process. This strategic move aims to strengthen the national team ahead of key international matches in Nepal and Oman. The policy marks a significant milestone, being the first instance of sport-related naturalization under UAE's 2018 citizenship policies.