Dr. Sultan Khalifa Al Kaabi is a role model for ambitious young UAE nationals. He is a poet with a passion for travel and he is exceptionally skilled as an accomplished veterinarian who has honed his craft over many years of dedication and hard work. He joined the Life Sciences Department in 2019, earning him a reputation as one of the best in the field in the UAE, which contributes to the Zoo’s strategies to protect endangered animals and preserve nature.
Sultan says: "I specialized in veterinary medicine and surgery and as soon as I found an opportunity to complete my studies abroad, I took it because of the scarcity of veterinary schools in the Arab world and the lack of Emirati veterinarians and wildlife experts. These were strong motivations for me to pursue this specialization."
On the nature of his work, Dr. Al Kaabi says: "My work is divided between field practice and office work that takes up most of my time. My profession does not lack hardship, as it entails providing medical support, finding necessary treatments and supplements for various species, vaccinations and examination of patients, administering treatment,