{
  "id": 12204053,
  "title": "Dubai's Golden Visa scheme rewards outstanding educators on World Teachers' Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dubais-golden-visa-scheme-rewards-outstanding-educators-on-world-12204053",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T17:53:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/05/dubais-golden-visa-scheme-rewards-outstanding-educators-on-world-teachers-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai's Golden Visa scheme, introduced on World Teachers' Day, rewards exceptional educators across the city's private schools and universities. The program, initiated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, grants long-term residency to high-performing teachers working in early-childhood centres, schools, and higher-education institutions. Since its inception on October 5, 2024, over 835 candidates have applied.\n\nApplicants undergo a thorough evaluation considering academic qualifications, achievements, contributions to education, and feedback from parents, pupils, and students. The initiative aligns with Dubai's Education 33 strategy, which seeks to attract skilled educators to enhance students' learning experiences and bolster the emirate's global competitiveness.\n\nTo qualify, applicants must be employed in a private educational institution, showcase outstanding academic achievements or creative contributions, demonstrate a proven record of improving educational quality, and provide evidence of tangible positive effects on learning. Notable contributions to student outcomes, such as academic progress and accreditation attainment, are also key factors. Further eligibility details and the application process can be found on the Knowledge and Human Development Authority website.",
  "summary": "Hundreds of educators across private schools and universities in Dubai are benefiting from a Golden Visa drive recognising exceptional teaching. The annual programme, which was launched under the directive of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, grants long-term residency to high-performing teachers and educators working in private…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Dubai's Golden Visa scheme rewards outstanding educators on World Teachers' Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/dubais-golden-visa-scheme-rewards-outstanding-educators-on-world",
        "published": "2026-10-05T17:53:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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