Over 100 doctors from Zulekha Hospital Dubai and Sharjah receive Golden Residency Visa

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

More than 100 doctors from both Zulekha Hospital Dubai and Sharjah have received the UAE Golden Visa.

The Golden Residency service launched by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) has facilitated issuing 10-year golden visas to doctors and their families in line with the UAE government's vision to enhance its global competitiveness as a preferred destination to reside, work and enhance one’s skill while contributing to the nation’s socio-economic progress.

Acknowledging the dedication of doctors in the fight against pandemic over the last two years the UAE government allows doctors licensed by the UAE health regulatory bodies to apply for the golden visa until September 2022.

Founder and Chairperson of Zulekha Healthcare Group, Dr Zulekha Daud also received the Golden Visa in 2019 in recognition of her contribution to the country over the last 57 years since 1964.

She was joined by Managing Director Mr. Taher Shams and Co-Chairperson Zanubia Shams who also received the Golden Residency.

Dr. Zulekha Daud and the management team congratulated all the doctors on being honored with the Golden Visa in UAE.

Shams said, “This is recognition of the multiple years of service these doctors have put into building the healthcare system in the country. Their expertise is an asset to the UAE and this significant move by the government demonstrates the valued interest of the authorities in ensuring the best of the healthcare facilities and expertise is made available to the residents.”

Zanubia adds, “Time and again we have the support of the health authorities in serving the communities with world class medical services.

Towards beating the pandemic, our staffs are fully vaccinated and our hospital in Dubai is also administering the Pfizer vaccines since May this year. We will continue to do our best to further the objectives of the government to ensure safety of their residents in UAE.”

Zulekha Healthcare Group is a Superbrand among the forerunners in UAE healthcare.

Today the Group includes two multidisciplinary hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah, as well as UAE medical centers and pharmacies providing specialized services and treatments in over 30 disciplines. The Group has a multidisciplinary Hospital named Alexis in Nagpur, India which has stood among the top healthcare facilities treating patients across multiple disciplines since the year 2016.