News2020-07-19

Ninety Doctors from Al Jalila Children’s receive the golden visa for their contribution to the UAE’s healthcare delivery

Dubai, 19 July 2020: Al Jalila Children’s Speciality Hospital, the only hospital specialized in

paediatric medicine in the United Arab Emirates, announced today that ninety of their doctors have

been granted the golden visa in appreciation of their efforts in enhancing the healthcare delivery in

the UAE.

Announced last year, the Golden Visa, a 10-year permanent visa, is granted to doctors, scientists,

innovators, researchers, investors and entrepreneurs for their contribution in enhancing the

development of their respective sectors.

The group of highly skilled doctors in Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital received the golden

visa in recognition of their dedication and the quality healthcare services they provided to their

patients during the COVID -19 pandemic.

Dr. Abdulla Al Khayat, CEO of Al Jalila Children’s Hospital said: “We thank our wise leadership for

this gesture of appreciation to our doctors. It is not only an appreciation to the doctors that

received it but to each and every team member in Al Jalila Children’s and for the hospital as a

whole. This generous gesture gives us great motivation to continue working tirelessly to provide

the highest level of quality care to our young patients and their families.”

Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, the first and only paediatric hospital in UAE, caters for

children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years. Inaugurated on November 1, 2016, Al Jalila

Children’s Specialty Hospital is an ultramodern hospital with world-class teams of highly qualified

healthcare experts that employs smart technology designed to enhance patient care and

outcomes. The hospital also aims to foster clinical innovations, astute learning and development

programmes, and hosts cutting-edge research facilities. It is a 200-bed facility in a child and family

friendly environment.