MOH UAE (MOHAP) licensing for the northern emirates
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) licenses doctors to practise in the emirates outside Dubai and Abu Dhabi — Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
Last updated 2026-07-11 · figures are indicative snapshots — confirm current values with the source
What does MOH UAE (MOHAP) license, and how?
MOHAP is the federal health authority that licenses doctors for the northern emirates. It co-issues the Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements alongside DHA, Abu Dhabi’s DoH and Sharjah Health Authority, so the qualification and experience tiers match the rest of the UAE — a general practitioner typically needs an MBBS plus internship and around 2 years’ experience, with DataFlow PSV and a Prometric exam required.
What MOHAP covers
The UAE has three licensing jurisdictions: DHA for Dubai, DoH for Abu Dhabi, and MOHAP for the remaining northern emirates. If you plan to work in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah or Umm Al Quwain, MOHAP is your authority.
- MOHAP licenses doctors for Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain.
- MOHAP is one of the four co-issuers of the Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (with DHA, DoH Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Health Authority).(Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), April 2025)
Qualification, verification and exam
Because MOHAP shares the Unified UAE requirements, the qualification and experience framework is the same as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the process runs through DataFlow verification and a Prometric exam.
- General practitioner: MBBS/MBChB plus a completed internship and around 2 years’ clinical experience.(Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), April 2025)
- DataFlow primary source verification and a Prometric assessment (where required) are part of the process, as with the other UAE authorities.(DataFlow Group — verification FAQ)
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Frequently asked questions
Which emirates does MOH UAE license?+
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) licenses doctors for the northern emirates — Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Dubai is licensed by DHA and Abu Dhabi by the DoH.
Are the requirements different from Dubai or Abu Dhabi?+
No, the core framework is shared. MOHAP co-issues the Unified UAE Professional Qualification Requirements with DHA, Abu Dhabi’s DoH and Sharjah Health Authority, so the qualification and experience tiers, DataFlow verification and Prometric exam are broadly the same across the Emirates.
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