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DHA Unveils Streamlined Licensing: Boost for Dubai Healthcare Growth
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) launches a new initiative to simplify healthcare licensing, fostering innovation and attracting top medical talent to the Emirate.
DHA Revolutionizes Healthcare Licensing to Bolster Dubai’s Medical Landscape
Dubai, UAE – April 20, 2026 – The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today announced the full implementation of its groundbreaking "Accelerated Healthcare Professional & Facility Licensing Initiative," a strategic reform poised to significantly enhance Dubai's position as a global leader in healthcare. This forward-thinking program, which began its pilot phase in late 2025, has already demonstrated remarkable success in streamlining the licensing process for medical professionals and healthcare facilities across the Emirate.
A New Era of Efficiency and Attractiveness
Under this new initiative, the DHA has integrated advanced digital platforms and re-engineered procedural workflows, reducing the average time for professional license issuance by an impressive 40%, and facility licensing by 30%. This efficiency gain is critical for attracting top-tier medical talent and fostering a more agile environment for clinic setup in Dubai.
"Our goal is to create the most attractive and efficient regulatory environment for healthcare professionals and investors worldwide," stated H.E. Awad Saghir Al Ketbi, Director-General of the DHA, in a press conference. "The
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