Dubai announces Golden Visa for outstanding private school teachers

emirates7 - Golden Visas will be awarded to educators who have made significant contributions to Dubai's private education sector, as announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, on Saturday.

Sheikh Hamdan shared this news on the social media platform X, coinciding with World Teachers' Day, and expressed the city’s appreciation for teachers’ roles in nurturing young minds.

In his post, he stated: "On World Teachers' Day, we issued directives to grant the Golden Visa to educators who have made outstanding contributions to Dubai's private education sector. We deeply appreciate your efforts in nurturing young minds and instilling the values that will build tomorrow's leaders. You are key partners in shaping Dubai’s future and in achieving the visionary goals of the Education Strategy E33."

The Golden Visa will be awarded to exceptional educators working in early childhood centers, private schools, and international higher education institutions. This recognition is based on their academic achievements, contributions to enhancing education quality, positive feedback from the educational community, and their efforts to help students achieve improved academic results and accredited graduation qualifications.

Educators interested in learning more about the criteria for the Golden Visa can visit the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) website.

This new initiative aims to attract talented educators to Dubai, encouraging their contributions to the city’s educational future. It aligns with the Dubai Education Strategy for the next decade, which emphasizes the recruitment of exceptional teachers passionate about promoting lifelong learning.

As the UAE celebrates World Teachers' Day on October 5, President Sheikh Mohamed also acknowledged the hard work of educators in the country earlier in the day, thanking them for their "dedicated service to the nation."

In a post on X, Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the crucial role teachers play in shaping generations and inspiring young minds. Additionally, he announced that February 28 will be recognized as Emirati Day for Education. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also expressed gratitude to teachers, stating that the "nation appreciates you."