Shoaib Malik

DUBAI: Sania Mirza, the torchbearer of Indian women's tennis, and her husband and star Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik have deepened their ties with the UAE after receiving the country’s golden visa.

The couple have been living in Dubai since marrying in 2010.

The golden visa grants the recipient a 10-year residency in the UAE, and is awarded as a recognition of a person's contribution to society, including science, culture, business and sport.