DoH Abu Dhabi licensing for doctors (formerly HAAD)
A Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) licence — the authority formerly known as HAAD — is what lets a doctor practise in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, applied for through the TAMM government platform.
Last updated 2026-07-11 · figures are indicative snapshots — confirm current values with the source
How do I get a DoH Abu Dhabi licence (formerly HAAD)?
You apply through the TAMM platform: create an account, submit your application and documents, complete DataFlow primary source verification, sit the Prometric exam if required, and receive your licence. The experience you need is set by the same Unified UAE requirements that DHA uses — a general practitioner typically needs an MBBS plus internship and around 2 years’ experience.
The application steps
DoH licensing is handled through Abu Dhabi’s TAMM services platform. The document and verification steps mirror the rest of the UAE, because Abu Dhabi co-issues the Unified UAE requirements.
- Steps: create a TAMM/DoH account → complete the application form → submit documents → DataFlow PSV → pay fees → Prometric exam if required → licence issued.
- Abu Dhabi is one of the four bodies (with DHA, the federal MOH and Sharjah) that jointly issue the Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements.(Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), April 2025)
Qualification and experience
Because Abu Dhabi co-issues the Unified UAE PQR, the qualification and experience tiers are the same framework used across the Emirates — the exact requirement depends on your country-of-qualification classification.
- General practitioner: MBBS/MBChB plus a completed internship and around 2 years’ clinical experience.(Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), April 2025)
- A gap in clinical practice beyond the Unified requirements’ ceiling can affect eligibility, so keep your practice current.
Source: Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), April 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Is DoH Abu Dhabi the same as HAAD?+
Yes. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) is the current name for the authority previously known as the Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD). Older guides and some exam names still use “HAAD”, but it is the same regulator.
Where do I apply for a DoH Abu Dhabi licence?+
Applications are made through Abu Dhabi’s TAMM government services platform. You submit your documents, complete DataFlow verification, sit the Prometric exam if required, and receive your licence once approved.
What experience do I need for Abu Dhabi?+
Abu Dhabi uses the Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements, so a general practitioner typically needs an MBBS plus a completed internship and around 2 years’ experience, with more required for specialist and consultant tiers depending on your country of qualification.
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