Dr. Mariam Matar is the Chairman & Founder of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association, launched in 2006, which has achieved many outstanding successes under her leadership and she is the Deputy Chairperson of Dubai Cares, which works to improve children's access to quality primary education in developing countries.

In her achievements for the Year 2012, Dr. Maryam Matar was renowned by the Arabian Business magazine at the 83rd amongst 100 most powerful Arab women in 2012. She has been ranked first in the UAE and fourth in the Arab world in Sciences and Research category. Her abilities have also honored her to be a Board Member of the Global Strategic Initiative on Advanced Radiation Medical Science, Vienna/Austria (NGO GSI-ARMS).

Dr. Maryam was selected by the Arab League's Scientific and Humanitarian Development Program of the Arab Women Organization (AWO) as ambassador of Goodwill for Women and Children for 2012-2012 in the Arab world, by Arab League's Scientific and Humanitarian Development Program.

Dr. Mariam Matar honored by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, the spectrum within the program selected to be the Heroes of Healthcare in Gulf Medical University, Ajman on March 13, 2013