Saudi Arabia has announced that it will grant citizenship to 'innovators' from all around the world.

Saudi Arabia King and Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, issued the decree to grant Saudi nationality to distinguished professionals of varying backgrounds, including those from medicine, technology, cultural and sports fields, as per as Khaleej Times reported.

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The current Saudi citizenship law allows the naturalization of foreign citizens who have held permanent residency in the kingdom for at least five years. However, the requirement of a Saudi sponsor has restricted foreigners living in the country from gaining permanent residency.

Saudi Arabia's ambitious ‘Vision 2030' had earlier introduced expat ‘green cards' and premium residency visas.