Dubai Awards Golden Visas to Long-Serving Nurses

Dubai Grants Golden Visa to Nurses: Recognition for Healthcare Heroes

Dubai has made another move to honor healthcare workers, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that nurses who have worked at Dubai Health for at least 15 years will be awarded a Golden Visa. This recognition not only acknowledges decades of dedication and hard work but also reflects the city’s commitment to advancing quality healthcare services.

Significance of the Golden Visa

The Golden Visa is a special residency permit that allows recipients to live and work in Dubai long-term, with special status and additional benefits. Previously, this recognition has been awarded to outstanding professionals from various sectors, such as private school teachers, researchers, and doctors. Now, nurses join this esteemed community, working tirelessly every day for patients’ recovery and well-being.

Sheikh Hamdan emphasized in the announcement that nurses are on the frontline of the healthcare system. They are the ones who help patients day by day with dedicated work, contributing to the preservation of society’s health. The Golden Visa acknowledges this long-term commitment by these professionals serving in Dubai.

International Nurses Day and Recognition of Commitment

The announcement coincided with International Nurses Day on May 12, a day dedicated to recognizing nurses' contributions globally. Dubai’s leadership also aims to demonstrate with this gesture how much it values nurses’ contributions to healthcare development and community well-being.

The Golden Visa program aims to ensure stability, security, and long-term planning for nurses and their families in Dubai. Additionally, it serves as an incentive for future generations to choose careers in healthcare, showing that Dubai recognizes and appreciates those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

Long-Term Commitment to Healthcare

This decision is not without precedent since Dubai has previously shown examples of recognizing healthcare workers. In November 2021, frontline workers, including nurses and their families, were awarded the Golden Visa, which was also a significant step towards community cohesion and support.

The program aims to increase stability for healthcare workers and encourage them to envision their futures in Dubai long-term. The Golden Visa also provides them the opportunity to plan their careers long-term while remaining in the service of the community.

Dubai's Commitment to Excellence and Human-Centric Approach

Dubai's leadership remains committed to supporting and recognizing those who excel in the service of the community. The introduction of the Golden Visa for nurses is further evidence that the city’s leadership highly values dedication and quality work.

(Source: Statement by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.)