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SHOWCASEMALTA
EXPO 2020 DUBAI
RESIDENCY Malta
Malta as a destination for investment migration and digital nomads Quality of life has become an issue worldwide, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged what had hitherto been quite a complacent lifestyle. Showcase Dubai caught up with Residency Malta’s CEO, Charles Mizzi. During the interview he emphasised that this is the right time to consider moving country.
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here has never been a time when considering economic mobility was more justified. In the context of the pandemic, where movement across continents, countries and borders has been seriously stifled, many individuals and families across the world are considering their future options, both in terms of quality of life and family wealth. Indeed, many players in industry have reported increased interest, perhaps juxtaposed with the current challenges of restricted travel. “Should I invest in a second residency, to put my mind at rest and secure my family’s future? Should I have a Plan B for when things get challenging in my home country? Do I need visa access to the countries where my business is operating in? Do I need to consider countries with excellent health care systems, where my own country has baulked under the strain of the pandemic? These are the questions that many persons are now asking themselves,” observed Residency Malta’s CEO, Charles Mizzi. In his opinion, the answers lie in an assessment of the benefits that countries with residency programmes offer. “The questions you need to ask oneself should include: How will my quality of life improve? What educational opportunities exist for my children? If I fall ill, will I have peace of mind that I will be immediately well cared for? What are my business or start-up prospects?” he added. Malta: an attractive proposition
Mr Mizzi listed the main attractions which Malta has to offer. “We’re talking about one of the safest countries in the world, with a negligible crime rate. This should attract families who would like to spend their time in an environment where children run around freely with little supervision and young girls and women go out for early morning jogs, safe in the knowledge that no harm will come to them,” noted Mr Mizzi. Focussing on Covid-19, Mr Mizzi praised Malta’s health care system which rose to the occasion with an excellent performance when handling the rise of Covid cases. The country registered impressive vaccination statistics, dominating the EU tables. Health authorities gave daily public briefings and introduced general restrictions that helped mitigate the spread. It is no wonder, he added, that Malta ranks among the top for its health institutions.
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about one of the safest countries in the world, with a negligible crime rate.
