REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Scientists:

*To be accredited by the Emirates Scientists Council *Holders of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence.

Creative individuals in culture and the arts:

*Accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development Inventors:

*Must obtain a patent of value added to UAE’s economy with the approval of the Ministry of Economy

Exceptional talents:

*Those who have exceptional talents that are documented by patents or scientific research published in world-class journals Executives:

*Owners of leading and internationally recognised companies *Holders of high academic achievement, professional experience, and position (example, an engineer in a rare specialty with a university degree and working in a private company in the UAE). Doctors and specialists: *Requires at least two of the conditions mentioned below

1. Holder of a PhD degree from one of the top 500 universities in the world

2. Holder of an award or certificates of appreciation for the work in the applicant’s field

3. Contribution to a major scientific research related to the work of the applicant

4. Published articles or scientific books in distinguished publications in the field of work

5. Membership in an organisation related to the work of the applicant, which requires excellent work to accept membership

6. A PhD degree in addition to 10-year professional experience in the applicant’s field of work

7. Specialisation in areas of priority to the UAE (additional requirement for the doctor)