Jeev Milkha Singh became 1st golfer in world to be granted Dubai Golden Visa

Jeev Milkha Singh became 1st golfer in world to be granted Dubai Golden Visa

Question: Who became first Golfer in the world to be granted Dubai Golden Visa?
(a) Jeev Milkha Singh
(b) Tiger Woods
(c) Paul Pogba
(d) Jon Rahm
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • Jeev Milkha Singh becomes first golfer in world to be granted Dubai Golden Visa.
  • During the 2001 Dubai Desert Classic, Jeev had established a world record at that time when he completed the four rounds with just 94 putts while finishing tied sixth.
  • The Golden Visa was instituted by the UAE government in 2019 as a new system.
  • It allowed investors (minimum of AED 10 million) and entrepreneurs, as well as professionals and specialised talents like in the field of science, knowledge and sports, to apply for it.
  • Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Dutt have also received their visas.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/indias-jeev-milkha-singh-becomes-first-golfer-in-world-to-be-granted-10-year-dubai-golden-visa/article36359224.ece