Dr. George Matthew

On July 12th, 21024, UAE has honoured a Dr. George Matthew, an Indian-origin doctor who has made substantial contributions to the country’s healthcare sector by naming a street located near Sheikh Shakbooth Medical City.

Key Points

This honor is part of the “Honoring UAE’s Visionaries: Commemorative Streets” project initiated by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT).
George Mathew arrived in the UAE at the age of 26 in 1967.
He started his service as a general practitioner and was affectionately called “Matyous” by the locals and contributed to the growth of modern medicine in the UAE.
He has held several key positions, including Medical Director of Al Ain Region in 1972 and Health Authority Consultant in 2001. He played a crucial role in advancing healthcare services and promoting modern medical practices in the UAE.
His dedication earned him the privilege of serving the royal family, including the late Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. In recognition of his service, the UAE granted Dr. Matthew and his family citizenship ten years ago.