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  • YOUR NEXT CHAPTER IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Healthcare Licensing in the Middle East

For Doctors, Specialists, Consultants, Registered Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals

Plan your next move with licensing support for Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider Middle East. UHS coordinates document verification and licensing application assistance through DataFlow, with a focus on Western-educated doctors and registered nurses.
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  • PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION SUPPORT

Licensing Support Built Around You

UHS understands your requirements and helps you prepare your credentials and take the next step towards professional registration in your chosen destination.

Doctors, Specialists & Consultants

Support with reviewing your medical and specialty qualifications, professional experience and the appropriate classification or licensing route.

Registered Nurses

Guidance on the nursing registration route, required credentials and any assessment requirements for the country where you wish to practise.

Other Healthcare Professionals

We also welcome dentists, pharmacists and all allied health professionals from all countries. The available service is assessed for your profession and destination.
  • A QUALIFICATION-LED REVIEW

Western-Educated Doctors and Nurses

Our focus is on doctors, specialists, consultants and registered nurses with qualifications from the UK, Ireland, Europe and the other countries shown here. We also welcome enquiries from professionals who qualified elsewhere.

Certain recognised qualifications and professional registrations may qualify for an examination exemption. Your profession, exact qualification, experience and destination determine the route.

Where Did You Qualify?

We welcome enquiries from professionals with qualifications obtained in these countries:

Austria

Australia

Belgium

Canada

Denmark

Finland

France

Germany

Iceland

Ireland

Luxembourg

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Singapore

South Africa

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

United States

Qualifications are assessed for the chosen profession and destination.

Exam Exemptions Are Assessed Individually

The relevant healthcare authority decides exam exemptions, professional classification and licensing approval. Country of training or nationality alone does not establish eligibility.
  • CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION

Healthcare Licensing Destinations

Saudi Arabia

SCFHS classification and registration

Licensing + verification

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates

Licensing + verification

Qatar

DHP, Ministry of Public Health

Licensing + verification

Bahrain

National Health Regulatory Authority

Licensing + verification

Oman

Route confirmed with the relevant authority

Licensing + verification

Kuwait

Credential verification for the relevant organisation

Licensing + verification
  • COORDINATED BY UNITED HEALTH STAFF

Practical Support at Every Stage

UHS coordinates your enquiry and connects you with the appropriate verification and licensing support.

Eligibility & Route Review

Review your profession, qualifications, experience and preferred destination.

Document Preparation

Receive a tailored checklist and guidance on the credentials required for your application.

DataFlow Verification

Coordinate primary source verification of required credentials with DataFlow.

Licensing Application

Get help with preparing and progressing the application for your selected authority.

Exam or Exemption Guidance

Understand applicable assessments, possible exemption criteria and exam booking steps.

Licensing Application

Receive application updates and help with queries or requests for further documents.

  • FROM ENQUIRY TO THE AUTHORITY'S DECISION

Your Licensing Journey

A clear route from your first enquiry to the authority’s decision.

Share Your Background

Tell us your profession, qualifications and preferred destination.

Review Your Route

Confirm eligibility, document requirements and the service scope.

Verify Credentials

Prepare documents for verification with their original issuers.

Submit & Progress

Receive application support and assessment guidance where required.

Authority Decision

The regulator determines your classification and registration outcome.

  • START YOUR LICENSING JOURNEY

Tell Us About Your Qualifications

Share your professional background and the country where you wish to practise. We will discuss the appropriate next steps with you and the licensing service team.
  • Medical and specialty qualifications
  • Nursing qualifications and registration
  • Your preferred Middle East destination

Register Your Interest

Tell us about your experience and preferred destination.























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    • HELPFUL TO KNOW

    Your Questions, Answered

    Will I need a licensing exam?

    Some qualifications and registrations may be eligible for an exemption. The destination authority confirms this after reviewing your profession and credentials.

    Yes. Doctors, nurses and other health professionals from all countries are welcome to enquire. An examination or additional requirements may apply.
    Primary source verification checks credentials with their issuers. Registration or licensing requires a separate decision by the relevant healthcare authority.
    Costs and timing depend on the authority, profession, documents and issuer responses. The service scope and applicable charges will be outlined before you proceed.

    Contact Our Team

    Have a question about a healthcare opportunity, recruitment services or professional licensing? Email our team and we will be happy to assist.