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Dubai grants Golden Visas to outstanding private-sector educators on World Teachers' Day

Dubai announced that outstanding educators in private early childhood centres, schools and higher education institutions are receiving Golden Visas, under directives from Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan. Over 835 educators have applied since the scheme launched on 5 October 2024.

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Centre · 2Dubai announced on World Teachers' Day, 5 October 2026, that a group of outstanding educators have benefited from its Golden Visa initiative for teachers and educators. Centre · 2The scheme operates under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. Centre · 1It covers educators in private early childhood centres, schools and higher education institutions, and grants high-performing teachers long-term residency.

Centre · 2The programme was launched on 5 October 2024, to coincide with World Teachers' Day, and has received applications from more than 835 educators. Centre · 2Candidates are selected through a professional assessment that weighs academic qualifications, outstanding achievements, contributions to the education sector and wider community, and positive feedback from parents and students; Gulf News describes it as fair and transparent. Centre · 2Eligible educators must work in a private educational institution and show outstanding academic achievements or creative contributions to education, a proven record of improving educational quality, tangible positive impact, and significant contributions to improving student outcomes, including academic progress and accredited qualifications.

Centre · 2The initiative supports Dubai's Education 33 (E33) strategy, which aims to attract and retain inspiring educators and strengthen the emirate's regional and international competitiveness. Centre · 1The National adds that further details on eligibility and the application process are available on the Knowledge and Human Development Authority website.

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Both outlets present the announcement as a positive, official recognition of teachers, relaying the programme's purpose and criteria without outside comment.
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Gulf News stresses the leadership's support and care for educators; The National stresses the scheme's scale and how to apply.
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Neither gives the number of visas actually awarded, cost, visa duration, or any independent or critical view.
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“outstanding educators”“fair and transparent”
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“the announcement is in keeping with the support and care Dubai’s leadership has always extended to educators.” — Gulf News
“Hundreds of educators across private schools and universities in Dubai are benefiting from a Golden Visa drive recognising exceptional teaching.” — The National

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