World Cup winner and football legend Andres Iniesta, who recently joined Emirates Football Club in Ras Al Khaimah, is set to receive a UAE Golden Visa from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).

Iniesta will play a match tomorrow evening (August 25) at the Emirates Football Club, which will square off against Ajman Football Club live in Ras Al Khaimah’s Emirates Club Stadium.

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone will also sponsor the training of the Club’s Team 1 which the international player represents. 

The announcement about the golden visa came on the heels of Iniesta’s special visit to RAKEZ’s Compass Coworking Centre to explore the zone’s innovative business strategies and the vast opportunities offered to global investors. Accompanied by Emirates Club Chairman Yousef Al Batraan, he met the emirate’s business community members at the centre.

Commenting on the visit, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said, “It was an honour to host football superstar Andres Iniesta at RAKEZ and extend the esteemed UAE Golden Visa as a token of recognition and our commitment to nurturing global talent. Iniesta embodies the spirit of perseverance and innovation, mirroring Rakez's vision to foster a thriving global business community. Thus, supporting Team 1’s training reflects our dedication to promoting excellence in every field. We are excited about our shared journey ahead.”

During the visit, Iniesta was provided with an overview of the services, business packages, and incentives provided by RAKEZ. As a proactive investor himself with a keen interest in business development, the player hailed RAKEZ’s vision, opportunities and support for global entrepreneurs. TradeArabia News Service