Sector-Specific Career Guides
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How the DHA Licence Process Actually Works: From Self-Assessment to Activation
Passing the DHA exam is only one of the many requirements to become a licensed healthcare professional in Dubai, and simply passing the exam does not grant the candidate the right to actively treat patients. Depending on what type of healthcare professional (and title) you are seeking to become, the DHA may request a computer-based test, an interview with a…
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What Actually Happens at an Emirates Open Day — and What to Bring With You
The Emirates Open Days are recruitment events open for walk-ins. You don’t need an appointment or invitation to attend the open day; you simply show up at the time indicated (9AM). The only thing you need to be aware of is that these events are held at specific locations designated by the airline as “Open Day”. If the event is…
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Which DHA Nursing Title Can You Apply For? The Qualification and Experience Bands That Decide
Your qualification as a nurse in Dubai determines what title of Nursing you can apply for in Dubai. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is associated with a Registered Nurse, while a Nursing Diploma of a minimum of 18 months is associated with an Assistant Nurse. Both of these criteria for title determination are established by the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification…
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MOH, DHA or DOH: Which Health Authority Licence You Need and What Actually Transfers
The type of health license you require will depend on the location of your potential employer’s facility and NOT on the perceived simplicity of any of the exams available to earn that license. Each emirate (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) has its own licensing authority or healthcare regulatory body, and the northern emirates are separate entities from each other due to…
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Why Everyone Still Says “HAAD Exam” — and What Abu Dhabi’s DOH Licence Requires Now
Although HAAD no longer exists as a separate licensing authority, the exam referred to as HAAD still does exist; it is now referred to as the licensing exam issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health. Everyone who practises within a healthcare facility based in Abu Dhabi must pass the exam unless they meet the criteria for exemption. The Abu…
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