Certifying body
DOH — Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Emirate licensing body for Abu Dhabi
- Accredited
- 20Accredited
- Countries
- 1Countries
By country
Every DOH-accredited hospital in our network
What this accreditation actually means
Understanding DOH
DOH licenses healthcare facilities and professionals operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. JAWDA quality framework also applies in Abu Dhabi via DOH.
Major Abu Dhabi facilities (Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic Abu Dhabi, Burjeel Medical City) are DOH-licensed.
What it means for patients
- Abu Dhabi-specific regulatory licensing required.
- JAWDA quality framework adds additional standards.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi specifically operates as a complete clone of Cleveland Clinic Ohio with same standards.
How it's awarded
Licensing application + on-site inspection. JAWDA accreditation requires additional assessment.
Signal strength
DOH licensing is baseline. JCI + DOH JAWDA at major facilities is strong combined signal.
Honest limitations
- ! Abu Dhabi-specific.
- ! DOH licensing alone is baseline regulatory compliance.
How to verify a hospital's claim
DOH maintains licensed facility register at doh.gov.ae.
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