Al Amiri: UAE ‘haven for brilliant minds’

RECIPIENTS OF FIRST 10-YEAR RESIDENCY VISAS NAMED

The first 10-year residency visas have been granted to 20 scientists, including the winners of the first and second edition of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence as well as the 18 scientists who were shortlisted for the medal.

The move follows last year’s Cabinet resolution to grant long-term residency visas to experts in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields, as well as scientists and creative talents in culture and arts.

The names of scientists were announced during the second annual meeting of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Academy of Scientists, in the presence of more than 150 scientists from across the world.

Welcoming the announcement, Sara Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, said: “Granting the 10-year residency visas reflects the vision of our wise leadership that aims to cement the UAE’s stature as a haven for brilliant minds and creative talents and emphasise the UAE’s leading role in recognising and honouring scientists and providing innovative solutions that serve humanity.”

She added: “We look forward to continue working for transforming the UAE into a global scientific centre, providing a stimulating environment for scientists to achieve a quantum jump in various scientific fields. This aligns with our strategy to establish an integrated scientific society able to meet all the needs of future development.”

Al Amiri underlined the importance of the move in serving the key goals of the UAE’s agenda for advanced sciences that aims to harness scientific research to achieve a unique leap in many vital sectors that ensure the UAE maintaining its place in the global competitiveness indicators.