Certifying body
DHA — Dubai Health Authority
Emirate licensing body for Dubai
- Accredited
- 18Accredited
- Countries
- 1Countries
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What this accreditation actually means
Understanding DHA
DHA licenses healthcare facilities and professionals operating in the Emirate of Dubai. JAWDA (Quality, Innovation, and Distinction in Healthcare) is the quality framework administered under DHA.
DHA licensing is mandatory; JAWDA-accreditation distinguishes quality leaders. Major Dubai hospitals (American Hospital Dubai, Mediclinic City Hospital, Saudi German Hospital Dubai) are DHA-licensed.
What it means for patients
- Dubai-specific regulatory licensing required for all healthcare operations.
- JAWDA-accredited facilities have additional quality assessments beyond baseline.
- Often combined with JCI for international-patient-serving hospitals.
How it's awarded
Licensing application + on-site inspection. JAWDA accreditation involves additional quality framework assessment.
Signal strength
DHA licensing is baseline (required); JAWDA adds quality differentiation; JCI adds international recognition.
Honest limitations
- ! Dubai-specific.
- ! DHA licensing alone doesn't differentiate quality.
How to verify a hospital's claim
DHA maintains licensed facility register at dha.gov.ae.
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