Overview

• Sheikh Hamdan directed visas for educators across early childhood centres, schools and universities, with awards timed to World Teachers’ Day messaging.
• First-round decisions covered 223 recipients from 435 applications, reflecting an acceptance rate of about 51 percent.
• Recipients included 157 from schools, 60 from universities and six from early childhood centres, according to the selection breakdown.
• KHDA said assessment focused on qualifications, achievements, community impact and stakeholder feedback, while excluding nationality, gender and years of experience.
• Applications for eligible educators at private centres, schools and international branch universities in Dubai will be accepted from October 15 to December 15.