Understanding the Regulatory Authorities
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is the main organization in charge of granting licenses to medical professions in Dubai. Other regions in the UAE have their own health authorities, such as:
- HAAD (Health Authority – Abu Dhabi) For Abu Dhabi
- MOHAP (Northern Emirates Ministry of Health and Prevention)
- DHCC (Dubai Healthcare City Authority) for professionals working within Dubai Healthcare City
Each authority operates its own licensing system, but in this blog, we’ll focus on DHA license verification, which is necessary for practicing medicine within Dubai city limits.