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DHA vs DoH — Complete Comparison for UAE Clinic Operators

DHA (Dubai Health Authority) regulates all healthcare facilities and professionals in the Emirate of Dubai. DoH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) regulates all healthcare facilities and professionals in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The two authorities operate independently with different licensing systems, quality frameworks, EMR mandates and KPI reporting requirements. A clinic operating in both emirates must comply with both regulators separately.

DHA and DoH are separate emirate-level health regulators. They do not share licences, KPI systems or EMR platforms.

DHA uses Sheryan for licensing, NABIDH as the mandatory EMR data exchange, EJADAH for KPI benchmarking and the DHA HRS / HPSD / ST-45 standards for outpatient clinics.

DoH uses Tamm for licensing, Malaffi as the mandatory EMR data exchange, JAWDA for quality KPIs and the DoH Healthcare Standards including PXS 2026 for outpatient facilities.

Federal frameworks (MOHAP, DataFlow, Emirates Health Services) apply across the UAE but do not replace emirate licensing.