Over 1,700 practice MCQs built for the DHA licensing exam. Gulf clinical scenarios, UAE healthcare regulations, diverse patient demographics, and AI-powered analytics to help you get licensed in Dubai.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam is a mandatory professional competency assessment for all healthcare practitioners who wish to obtain a licence to practice in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Administered through the DHA and delivered via Prometric computer-based testing (CBT), the exam evaluates clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills relevant to healthcare practice in the UAE.
Dubai's healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing in the Middle East, with world-class hospitals and clinics serving a population of over 3.5 million people from more than 200 nationalities. The DHA exam ensures that all healthcare professionals entering this diverse system meet a consistent standard of clinical competence.
The exam is required across multiple healthcare specialties, from physicians and surgeons to dentists, pharmacists, and nurses. Each specialty has its own exam blueprint tailored to the specific knowledge and skills required for that discipline. The exam uses a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format with no negative marking, meaning you are not penalized for incorrect answers and should attempt every question.
For many healthcare professionals, obtaining a DHA licence is the gateway to a rewarding career in Dubai — one of the most cosmopolitan and well-resourced healthcare environments in the Middle East, offering competitive tax-free salaries and comprehensive benefits.
100 MCQs in 2 hours. No negative marking. Know exactly where to focus your preparation.
Each specialty has its own exam with specialty-specific content and blueprint.
Internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, ObGyn — Gulf-specific presentations including heat-related illness, consanguinity conditions, and diverse patient demographics
Pharmacology, pathology, microbiology — applied clinical context with emphasis on drugs commonly used in UAE practice
UAE healthcare law, DHA regulations, patient rights, informed consent, medical liability, and mandatory reporting requirements
Screening programs, immunization schedules, occupational health, climate medicine, and public health measures in the UAE
A step-by-step guide to the DHA licensing process — from Sheryan registration to exam day.
Register on the DHA Sheryan portal (sheryan.dha.gov.ae). This is the unified platform for all DHA licensing applications.
Submit your credentials for Primary Source Verification (PSV) through DataFlow. This process verifies your educational qualifications and professional experience directly from the issuing institutions.
Once DataFlow verification is complete, apply for your DHA eligibility letter through Sheryan. This letter confirms you meet the requirements to sit the exam.
With your eligibility letter, book your exam date at a Prometric testing centre. DHA exams are available at Prometric centres in the UAE and select international locations.
Attend the Prometric centre on your exam date. Bring valid identification (passport). The exam is computer-based with 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
Results are typically available within a few weeks. If you pass, proceed with your DHA licence application through Sheryan.
For official registration information, visit dha.gov.ae and sheryan.dha.gov.ae.
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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensing exam is a mandatory assessment for all healthcare professionals seeking to practice in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The exam tests clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills relevant to healthcare practice in the UAE. It is administered through Prometric testing centres as a computer-based test (CBT).
The DHA exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be completed in 2 hours. Questions are single best answer format with 4 options (A–D). There is no negative marking, so you should attempt every question. The passing score is approximately 70%, though this may vary slightly by specialty.
Sheryan (sheryan.dha.gov.ae) is the DHA's unified online portal for healthcare professional licensing. All licensing applications, eligibility verifications, exam bookings, and licence renewals are managed through Sheryan. You must create an account and complete your profile before applying for the DHA exam.
DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) is a mandatory credential verification process. DataFlow contacts your educational institutions and previous employers directly to verify the authenticity of your qualifications and experience. This process typically takes 4–8 weeks and must be completed before you can receive your DHA eligibility letter.
The DHA exam is required for most healthcare specialties including General Practice, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, ObGyn, Emergency Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and allied health professions. Each specialty has its own exam with specialty-specific content.
DHA exam fees include the Prometric test booking fee (approximately AED 1,500–2,500 depending on the specialty) plus DataFlow PSV fees (approximately AED 350–500). Additional fees may apply for the Sheryan application and licence issuance. Given the total cost, thorough first-attempt preparation is financially prudent.
Yes, Prometric offers the DHA exam at testing centres in many countries worldwide. However, centre availability may vary. Check the Prometric website for available locations in your country.
AiMedQs provides over 900 DHA exam practice questions with Gulf-specific clinical scenarios. Our AI-powered platform adapts to your weak areas, uses spaced repetition for retention, and provides detailed performance analytics. Questions cover UAE healthcare regulations, regional disease patterns, and the diverse patient demographics encountered in Dubai.
Yes. While core medical science is international, the DHA exam includes Gulf-specific content — Ramadan medication adjustments, consanguinity-related genetic conditions, heat-related illness, regional infectious diseases, UAE healthcare regulations, and clinical scenarios reflecting Dubai's diverse population.
There is significant overlap between DHA, MOH UAE, and QCHP exams since all test Gulf-region medical practice. Many clinical topics and disease presentations are shared. AiMedQs offers dedicated question banks for each exam, and our Pro plan gives access to all Gulf exam modules.
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