DHA vs DOH vs MOHAP
Understand which UAE healthcare licensing authority applies to your role and emirate.
| Factor | DHA | DOH | MOHAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Dubai | Abu Dhabi | Federal / other emirates |
| Typical applicants | Doctors, dentists, allied staff in Dubai facilities | Clinicians and facilities in Abu Dhabi | Professionals in Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ, and federal roles |
| PSV provider | DataFlow (typical) | DataFlow (typical) | DataFlow (typical) |
| Exam typically required? | Often yes — CBT or oral assessment (specialty-dependent) | Often yes — Pearson VUE or DOH assessment | Often yes — MOHAP exam or accepted equivalent |
| Exams | Prometric CBT / assessments per specialty | Pearson VUE / authority assessments | MOHAP exam or accepted equivalents per category |
| Typical timeline* | 12–20 weeks (document-dependent) | 12–18 weeks (document-dependent) | 10–16 weeks (document-dependent) |
| MCQ prep available | DHA MCQs | DOH MCQs | MOHAP MCQs |
| Best starting point | Guide | Guide | Guide |
*Timelines are indicative and depend on document readiness, PSV outcomes, and exam schedules.
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FAQ
Licensing FAQs
Typically: medical degree, internship certificate, experience letters, home-country licence, Good Standing Certificate, passport, and photos. Requirements differ by authority and specialty.