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Ministry of Health approvals, for healthcare professionals and businesses.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention licenses healthcare professionals and facilities in several emirates, and registers medical products. We prepare the files and follow them through.

AuthorityMinistry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
CoversProfessionals, facilities and medical products
WhereMainly the northern emirates; Dubai and Abu Dhabi have their own health authorities
AlsoAttestation of some medical documents

What we handle

Professionals and facilities

  • Healthcare professional licensing applications
  • Clinic, pharmacy and health facility licensing
  • Renewals and changes

Products and documents

  • Registration of medicines, medical devices and health products
  • Attestation of medical reports and certificates
  • Follow-up on ministry queries

Healthcare in Dubai is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, and in Abu Dhabi by the Department of Health. We confirm the right authority for your location.

What we handle, and what we’ll need from you

Send us copies on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm the exact list for your case before anything is filed.

What we handle

  • Confirming the right health authority for your location
  • Preparing and submitting applications
  • Collecting attested qualifications and experience letters
  • Replying to ministry queries
  • Renewals

Documents you’ll usually need

  • Passport and Emirates ID
  • Attested qualifications, for professional licensing
  • Experience certificates and good standing letters
  • Facility details and trade licence, for facility licensing
  • Product documents, for product registration

Requirements can change and vary by authority. We confirm the current list before we start.

How it works

You message us once. We handle the forms, submissions and follow-ups.

  1. 1

    Confirm the authority

    We check whether MOHAP or another health authority covers you.

  2. 2

    Prepare the file

    We collect attested qualifications, letters and facility documents.

  3. 3

    Submit

    We submit the application and follow up.

  4. 4

    Approval

    You receive the licence or registration.

Common questions

I’m a doctor moving to Dubai. Is MOHAP the right authority?

For Dubai, professional licensing is usually through the Dubai Health Authority. MOHAP covers several other emirates. We confirm which applies before you start.

Do my qualifications need attestation?

Yes, health authorities usually need attested qualifications and experience letters. We can handle the attestation too.

Can you register medical products?

Yes. We prepare the registration file with your manufacturer’s documents and follow it through.

Ready to start? Send us a message.

Tell us about your business and what you need approved. We’ll reply with the steps and full fees.

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