The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has unveiled a plan to launch a national integrated digital platform by Q2 2026, which aims to simplify healthcare professional licensing in UAE. By integrating all federal and local health institutions into single AI-operated systems, this initiative is determined to eliminate bureaucracy obstacles, reduce excesses and improve operational efficiency significantly.A integrated system for a streamlined futureThe National Unified Health Licensing Platform will serve as a centralized gateway for over 200,000 healthcare professionals annually, allowing them to register and apply for the license without the need to navigate several systems. The platform is being built with advanced AI technologies and smart tools that will guide users, analyze the data presented, handle inquiry, and recommend the optimal service route.At its full launch in Q2 2026, the platform will enable a single professional profile that is recognized in all UAE health officials, including:
- Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap)
- Health Department – Abu Dhabi (DOH)
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Sharjah Health Authority (Sha)
This integrated approach will eliminate the requirement of fruitless applications, allowing professionals to be transferred without re -submission between the authorities or without documents. This will reconcile the evaluation processes for medical and specialized certificates, educational qualifications, professional titles and experience requirements.
The infrastructure is being designed to ensure interoperability with existing digital health systems, allowing automated data updates to connect services or users in future, high system reliability and scalability.
Power “Zero government bureaucracy ” Vision
The platform is an important part of Phase II of the UAE’s “Zero Government Bureaucracy” program, a initiative designed to remove complexity from public services. In alignment with this goal, the seductive is already:
- Healthcare licensing and recognized services reed up to 50% and reduced – from 32 services to 16.
- Simplified documentation procedures.
- To cut the number of smart applications being used by integrated digital systems.
- Reduced processing time and administrative burden on applicants.
The aim of these efforts is to increase the quality of life, promote institutional efficiency and ensure a sharp and more active model of government service distribution.The Mohap conducted survey and user studies to refine its services, including internal teams, stakeholders and frontline users to obtain more human-focused systems.
Healthcare workforce to increase mobility and efficiency
The ministry expects the platform:
- All UAEs should hire at health institutions and standardize licensing procedures.
- Reduce intervals in healthcare delivery, ensure that patients receive nationwide, high quality care.
- Attract and maintain efficient global healthcare talent by simplifying licenses and employment infections.
Professionals will benefit:
- A single-point submission recognized by all officers.
- Removing duplicate requirements during license transfer.
- Rapid assessment and licensing decisions.
- An integrated database that simplifies mobility between Emirates without new assessment or paperwork.
According to seductive, this initiative strengthens the UAE competition in the global health sector, aligning with national strategies for digital changes, regulatory efficiency and workforce development.Licensing procedures, requirements and service accessCurrently, licensing or re-licensing process for health professionals includes:
Step-by-step service process:
- Login to the Mohap portal via UAE Pass.
- Search the businessman by license or registration number.
- Upload verified documents (eg, passport, insurance, experience certificate).
- Pay the initial application fee.
- Wait for the approval of the work invitation (both businessmen and current facilities, if applicable).
- The application is reviewed by Mohap.
- Pay the final service fee and download the new license.
Necessary documents:
- Passport
- Medical error insurance
- Experience certificate
- Mental and physical fitness report (mandatory for doctors of 60+ age group)
Major conditions:
- Valid mohap medical assessment should be completed.
- All documents require third-party verification (eg, dataflow).
- Not more than 2-year-old differences in clinical practice (if more, additional training documentation is required).
- The current facility license should be valid.
- For clinic settings, the staffing ratio must be:
- 1 nurse for every 2 doctors, or
- 2 dental assistants for every 2 dentists (Except for hospital facilities),
