The first batch of long-term visas was announced by the UAE government. To fulfil the Cabinet resolution to grow the UAE’s status as an incubator of talent and innovation, 10-year UAE Residency Visas were granted to 20 scientists, including the winners and finalists of the first and second edition of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence.
10-Year UAE Residency Visas – Long-Term Residency Visas
Last year, the Cabinet resolution was made to grant long-term residency visas to experts and specialists in the medical, scientific, technical and research fields and to creative talents in culture and arts. During the second annual meeting of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists, The names of the scientists awarded with 10-year UAE residency visas were announced in the presence of more than 150 scientists from across the world. The move emphasized the UAE’s status as a major hub attracting the best global talented scientists and innovators. It reflected the vision of UAE leaders to cement the country’s stature as a haven for brilliant minds and creative talents. Perhaps, the initiative also recognized and honoured scientists who provided innovative solutions to serve humanity.
The list of scientists, who have been granted the 10-year residency visas
1. Dr. Lihadh Al Gazali, Senior Consultant at the Clinical Genetics and Paediatrics at the UAE University who won the second edition of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence.
2. Dr Hassan Arafat, a professor at Khalifa University, who won the medal in its first edition in recognition of his contributions to scientific research and development of technology for water desalination and treatment based on renewable energy.
3. Dr. Omar Yaghi, Founding Director — Berkeley Global Science Institute, who received Lifetime Achievements Award for his scientific works.
4. Dr. Andrea Macchio. Associate Professor at the Physics Department and Head of the Physics Programme, New York University-Abu Dhabi.
5. Dr. Fikri Abu Zeedan, Professor and head the Incidents Research Group at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University.
6. Dr. Enas Al Nashef, Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University.
7. Professor Linda Zou, Khalifa University
8. Dr. Afaf Kamal Al Deen, Professor at the Department of Food Science, UAE University
9. Dr. Ala’a Al Dahhan, Professor at the Department of Geology in the UAE University
10. Dr. Lourdes F. Vega, Honorary Professor at the Gas Research Centre, Khalifa University.
11. Dr Lakmal Seneviratne, director of Khalifa University Centre for Autonomous Robotic Systems at Khalifa University.
12. Professor Wesley Cantwell, Director of Aviation Innovation Research Centre (ARIC) and Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Khalifa University.
13. Dr. Ernesto Damiani, Founding Director of Khalifa University Centre of Physical Cyber Systems.
14. Dr. Galeb Al Hussaini, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Head of Chemical Engineering at Dana Gas.
15. Dr. Abdul Rahim Nimar, Professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University.
16. Dr. Omar Amin, Professor of Biology at UAE University
17. Dr. Ehab Al Saadani, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Khalifa University.
18. Dr. Abdo Adam, Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University.
19. Dr Ernest Adghati, Professor at the Department of Anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at UAE University.
20. Dr. Hatem Zeineldin, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Khalifa University