In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality has granted permanent gold residence to a group of scientists and specialists in research and science, in the framework of the implementation of the Cabinet's decision to grant a package of long visas And the state's status as an incubator for talents, creators and minds.

This came during a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with scientists and their families, which was organized at «Al Watan Palace» in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, along with a number of ministers.

During the meeting, His Highness welcomed the scientists and praised their efforts in serving science and the community of scientists, and the legacy and science they contribute to the service of humanity, and praised their scientific and knowledge achievements, both in the UAE and abroad, where His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, To date, it has provided more than 2,500 permanent gold residences to exceptional talent,

“The destination of many who seek successes and dreams, attracts minds, thinkers and scientists, to be part of its success story and excellence, are partners and supporters in the development and enrichment of human knowledge.”

“We welcome all the world's scientists in their second country, the land of opportunity, and we have a lot to achieve for the future of our generations,” he added. “We want scientists, researchers and all specialists in the field to develop the future and develop solutions for future development needs.”

His Highness also said: "Scientists and thinkers are our partners in enhancing knowledge and building generations. We bet on them in making a scientific and knowledge base and enhancing our national research capabilities. Their appreciation is an appreciation for the future of our country."

To date, more than 2,500 permanent gold residences have been awarded to exceptional talent from the UAE's target groups to enjoy unprecedented benefits from the Gold Residence, which targets investors, entrepreneurs, talent, science and knowledge researchers, and talented students. Capacity.

The award of the Golden Residency to a number of scholars reflects the UAE Government's drive to stimulate the scientists and researchers community, and to harness research and science in achieving a qualitative leap in many vital sectors, which ensures the UAE to maintain its position in global competitiveness indicators, and lay the foundations necessary to strengthen its position on the arena. As a preferred destination for scientists, scientists and researchers, the Golden Residency offers unprecedented benefits and incentives for the beneficiary and his family to enhance their family stability in the UAE society.

Vice President:

• «Scientists and thinkers are our partners in promoting knowledge and building generations .. We bet on them .. And their appreciation is an appreciation of the future of our state».

• “The UAE has so far provided more than 2500 permanent gold residences to exceptional talents”.

Permanent Gold Residence

• Emphasizes the UAE's position as a global destination to attract talent.

• Includes unprecedented benefits and incentives involving the beneficiary and his / her family.

List of scientists with permanent gold residence

The talent visa is of unique importance, focusing on the role of scientists in enriching the march of civilization and humanities in various fields and from different countries. The list of scientists with the benefits of permanent residence permits include: Professor of Clinical Genetics and Pediatrics at the University of the United Arab Emirates, Dr. Dr. Lahza Ibrahim Al Ghazali and Dr. Hassan Ali Hassan Arafat are currently teaching staff at Khalifa University, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Chairman of the Physics Program at New York University Abu Dhabi, Professor Andrea Valerio Macchio, and Professor and Chairman of the Research Group. Prof. Fikri Mahmoud Abdullah Abu Zeidan, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Khalifa University, Dr. Inas Mueen Al-Nashif, Professor at Khalifa University, Professor Linda Yuan Zuyu, and Professor at the Food Science Department, UAE University Prof. Afaf Kamaluddin, Professor of Geology, Faculty of Science, UAE University, Dr. Alaeddin Al-Dahan, Honorary Professor, Gas Research Center, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi Vega, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Founding Director, Khalifa University Center for Independent Robotic Systems and Associate Vice President for Research at the University, Professor Kamel Seneviratne, Director of the Aeronautical Research and Innovation Center (ARIC), Professor of Aeronautical Engineering, Khalifa University, Professor Wesley James Cantwell, and Founding Director of the Center Cyber ​​Physical Systems at Khalifa University, Prof. Ernesto Damiani, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chairman of Chemical Engineering at Dana Gas, Prof. Ghalib Adnan Al-Husseini, Professor of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Prof. Abdul Rahim Nammar, Professor, Department of Biology, UAE University, Prof. Amr Abdulla Amin Fawzi, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Khalifa University, Prof. Ehab Fahmy El-Saadany, Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Prof. Abdo Adam, Prof. Ernest Aknifola, Professor of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Khalifa University, Dr. Hatem Hussain Zainuddin.

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