In a move to honour long-serving healthcare professionals, Golden Visas will be granted to nursing staff at Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years.
This comes following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
The decision, announced on International Nurses Day, recognises the vital role nurses play in advancing healthcare and supporting community well-being.
Sheikh Hamdan praised the dedication of nursing staff, calling them frontline partners in building a healthier society and affirming Dubai’s commitment to rewarding excellence and service.
The initiative reflects the UAE’s continued support for healthcare workers and its investment in strengthening the medical sector.
Hamdan bin Mohammed issued directives to grant golden visas to nursing staff employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years. The decision comes in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the community and their crucial role in advancing the quality of… pic.twitter.com/v6c65q4eKT
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 12, 2025

UAE condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast
UAE, UK ministers discuss regional stability, bilateral ties
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviews operations, developments at Jebel Ali Port
Drugs hidden inside passenger’s body seized at Abu Dhabi Airport
UAE President, Montenegro PM discuss stronger bilateral cooperation
Fujairah says pipeline work triggered fire in petroleum industries area
Yas Island announced as location for Sphere Abu Dhabi project
Warning issued on dangers of sudden road stops after 1 dead, 19 injured
UAE says reports of Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit 'entirely unfounded'
UAE launches platform to help Emiratis choose 'right academic, career paths'
Dubai Customs foils attempt to smuggle endangered bears through airport
UAE, Syria Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments
UAE President, Qatari Emir discuss ties and regional developments
UAE reinforces anti-money laundering standards in gold sector
Eid Al Adha holidays confirmed for Dubai Government entities
UAE President holds talks with US, Saudi Arabia leaders
Dubai's Parkin begins roll out of AI curb-side parking cameras
UAE reviews AI readiness across federal government
From Sweden to India, 10 nurses shortlisted for $250,000 global award
UAE, Kuwaiti Foreign Ministers discuss foiled infiltration operation by Iran's IRGC
