The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has recently launched a National Licensing Platform, an innovative initiative aimed at standardising the licensing of health professionals. The unified platform, launched in collaboration and integration with all health authorities in the country, offers all licensing services for health professionals. From standardising to streamlining licensing procedures and requirements, the platform shortens the time and effort needed to obtain licences. The national platform targets medical professionals, qualified specialised personnel in the healthcare sector, including doctors, nurses, health technicians, pharmacists, allied medical field specialists, and technical staff. Operating as an integrated digital system, the platform streamlines the governance of health profession licensing procedures. It facilitates the comprehensive registration of health personnel, manages and evaluates documents and professional qualifications, applies unified standards for evaluation and accreditation, and issues a standardised professional practice licence valid across the UAE. ‘Transformative step’ Dr Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector, said that the national platform is a transformative step that not only enhances the health licensing system but also standardises its criteria nationwide. “By launching the national licensing platform, we look forward to establishing a globally leading health system for a healthier community, underpinned by […]