UAE Golden Visa Recognizes Commitment of Over 1,400 Dubai Nurses
Nurses acknowledged for their dedication to healthcare amidst challenging times.
In a significant move to honor healthcare professionals, more than 1,400 nurses employed by Dubai Health have been awarded the UAE Golden Visa as a gesture of appreciation for their dedicated service.
This initiative, announced under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, aims to provide long-term residency to healthcare workers in the UAE.
Among those who received the visa is Carmina Aguilar, a senior staff nurse at Latifa Hospital, who has been serving in Dubai since 1998. Aguilar reflected on her journey in nursing, which began with her mother's encouragement and evolved into a profound commitment to patient care over 27 years.
She expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the Golden Visa represents not just a legal document but a symbol of belonging and job security.
Cynthia Alem Strebel, who has dedicated 34 years of her life to nursing, including frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic, also expressed her emotional response to receiving the Golden Visa.
For Strebel, it serves as a validation of her years of dedication and sacrifices made on behalf of her family and community.
Additionally, Naheel Naseef, a nurse supervisor at Hatta Hospital, remarked on the visa being a proud acknowledgment of her contributions to healthcare, providing her and her family with a sense of stability for the future.
She noted that the pandemic had tested the resilience of healthcare workers, fostering a spirit of unity among her colleagues.
Nancy Augustine, with over two decades of experience at Latifa Hospital, described receiving the Golden Visa as a life-changing moment, reinforcing her sense of belonging in a country that has become home.
Augustine highlighted the rewarding nature of her profession, emphasizing the impact of human connections in nursing, from overseeing critical care to supporting childbirth.
These nurses not only represent a vital workforce in Dubai's healthcare system but also contribute to the larger fabric of the UAE, which has progressively focused on recognizing and supporting its health professionals.
Their stories reflect a shared experience of dedication and selflessness in the face of challenges unique to healthcare, particularly during times of crisis like the pandemic.
This initiative, announced under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, aims to provide long-term residency to healthcare workers in the UAE.
Among those who received the visa is Carmina Aguilar, a senior staff nurse at Latifa Hospital, who has been serving in Dubai since 1998. Aguilar reflected on her journey in nursing, which began with her mother's encouragement and evolved into a profound commitment to patient care over 27 years.
She expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating that the Golden Visa represents not just a legal document but a symbol of belonging and job security.
Cynthia Alem Strebel, who has dedicated 34 years of her life to nursing, including frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic, also expressed her emotional response to receiving the Golden Visa.
For Strebel, it serves as a validation of her years of dedication and sacrifices made on behalf of her family and community.
Additionally, Naheel Naseef, a nurse supervisor at Hatta Hospital, remarked on the visa being a proud acknowledgment of her contributions to healthcare, providing her and her family with a sense of stability for the future.
She noted that the pandemic had tested the resilience of healthcare workers, fostering a spirit of unity among her colleagues.
Nancy Augustine, with over two decades of experience at Latifa Hospital, described receiving the Golden Visa as a life-changing moment, reinforcing her sense of belonging in a country that has become home.
Augustine highlighted the rewarding nature of her profession, emphasizing the impact of human connections in nursing, from overseeing critical care to supporting childbirth.
These nurses not only represent a vital workforce in Dubai's healthcare system but also contribute to the larger fabric of the UAE, which has progressively focused on recognizing and supporting its health professionals.
Their stories reflect a shared experience of dedication and selflessness in the face of challenges unique to healthcare, particularly during times of crisis like the pandemic.
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