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Dubai Awards 223 Golden Visas to Educators, Opens Next Application Window

The merit-based program under Dubai’s Education 33 strategy recognizes exceptional impact across early childhood, schools, universities.

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UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, said 'the wealth of any advanced nation is its educated children'. Photo: @HHmansour / X
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Overview

  • Under Sheikh Hamdan’s directive, 223 educators received Golden Visas in the first selection round from 435 applications, a 51% approval rate.
  • Recipients span 157 school staff, 60 university staff, and six early childhood educators, reflecting a cross‑sector focus.
  • Selection criteria prioritized professional qualifications, achievements, community contributions, and stakeholder feedback, with demographic factors excluded.
  • The next application window runs from October 15 to December 15, 2025 for eligible educators in private early childhood centres, schools, and international higher education institutions in Dubai.
  • UAE leaders marked World Teachers’ Day with public tributes, including Sheikh Mohammed calling teaching the greatest profession and Sheikh Hamdan sharing photos praising the UAE President as a teacher of generations.