Administrative Resolution No. (25) of 2025

The Director General of the Dubai Health Authority,

After perusal of:

Law No. (6) of 2018 Concerning the Dubai Health Authority (the “DHA”) and its amendments; Decree No. (2) of 2021 Appointing the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; Executive Council Resolution No. (18) of 2018 Approving the Organisational Structure of the Dubai Health Authority; and Executive Council Resolution No. (49) of 2024 Regulating the Practice of Healthcare Activities and Professions in the Emirate of Dubai,

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Approval of the Manuals and Protocol

Article (1)

a. Pursuant to this Resolution, the following are approved: 1. the Manual for Licensing Healthcare Facilities; 2. the Manual for Licensing Healthcare Professionals; and 3. the Protocol for Practising Healthcare Activities and Professions.

b. The Manuals and Protocol referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article, inclusive of the technical requirements, conditions, and standards set forth therein, together with any updates or amendments thereto, will be published on the DHA's digital platforms.

Review of the Manuals and Protocol

Article (2)

The Chief Executive Officer of the Health Regulation Sector of the DHA is hereby vested with the power to periodically review, update, and amend the Manuals and Protocol referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution; and to publish the same on the DHA's digital platforms.

Compliance with the Manuals and Protocol

Article (3)

All Healthcare Facilities and Professionals must comply with the Manuals and Protocol referred to in Article (1) of this Resolution, as may be updated or amended from time to time; and must take the necessary action to implement the same.

Repeals

Article (4)

Any provision in any other administrative resolutions, manuals, or instructions is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Resolution or the attached Manual and Protocol.

Publication and Commencement

Article (5)

This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Awad Saghir Al Ketbi Director General Dubai Health Authority

Issued in Dubai on 12 March 2025 Corresponding to 12 Ramadan 1446 A.H.

¹ Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.