Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: No. (176) of 2025
- Issued Date: 18 Nov 2025
- Effective Date: 29 Nov 2025
- Official Gazette: No. 812
- Sector: Healthcare
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 37
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (6) of 2023 Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists. The law regulates the licensing, registration, and practice of certain healthcare professions in the UAE by individuals who are not physicians or pharmacists. The resolution sets out the conditions, procedures, and requirements for obtaining and renewing licenses, as well as the obligations and restrictions placed on licensed healthcare professionals. This legislation is important for businesses and individuals in the UAE healthcare sector, as it provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation of non-physician and non-pharmacist medical practitioners. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to provide the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (6) of 2023 Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists. The purpose of the law is to regulate the licensing, registration, and practice of certain healthcare professions in the UAE by individuals who are not physicians or pharmacists. The resolution applies to all healthcare professionals practicing in the UAE, excluding physicians and pharmacists. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The key definitions under this law are:
- Competent Department: The organizational unit concerned with matters relating to health professionals within the Ministry or the Health Authority. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 1)
- Law: Federal Law No. (6) of 2023 Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this law include: 1. Applicants for a license must meet the conditions set forth in Article (5) of the Federal Law, as well as additional conditions specified in Article (2) of this resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 2) 2. Health professionals must submit an application for license renewal at least 30 days prior to the expiry of their current license. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 5) 3. Health professionals must update their registration data in the national registry or the registry established by the Health Authority within 30 days of any changes to their data or registration conditions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 9)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law establishes the following licensing requirements: 1. Applicants must submit a license application to the Health Authority, accompanied by supporting documents. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 3) 2. The Health Authority will issue licenses specifying the type of license, the health profession, the health facility, the validity period, and other relevant data. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 3) 3. The law defines six types of licenses that the Health Authority may issue, including annual, emergency work, visitor, part-time, and professional secondment licenses. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 4)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The law does not explicitly mention any specific rights or protections granted to individuals under this legislation. The focus of the law is on the licensing, registration, and practice requirements for healthcare professionals other than physicians and pharmacists.
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this law are: 1. The Health Authority, which is responsible for issuing licenses, examining and approving license applications, and maintaining the health professionals registry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Arts. 3, 4, 7, 8) 2. The Competent Department, which is the organizational unit within the Ministry or Health Authority responsible for matters relating to health professionals. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 1)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. The focus of the law is on the administrative requirements and procedures for licensing and registration of healthcare professionals.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or financial provisions related to the licensing or registration of healthcare professionals. The only financial requirement mentioned is the need to provide proof of payment of the prescribed fees in accordance with the applicable mechanism for registration in the health professionals registry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 8)
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The law provides the following exemptions and exceptions: 1. Health professionals may practice their profession in places other than their licensed health facility in certain cases, such as responding to emergencies, providing care to family members, or delivering remote healthcare services. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 12) 2. Health professionals are allowed to advertise themselves in limited circumstances, such as when commencing practice, changing their place of practice, or returning from leave exceeding 30 days, subject to certain controls. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 13)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The law provides a grievance mechanism for individuals whose license applications have been rejected or revoked, or whose renewal has been refused. Such individuals may submit a grievance to the Health Authority within 15 days of the decision, and the Health Authority must decide on the grievance within 30 days. The decision issued on the grievance is final. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 6)
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The key deadlines and time limits under this law are: 1. Health Authorities must issue a decision on a license application within 15 days of the application fulfilling all conditions and documents. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 3) 2. Health professionals must submit a license renewal application at least 30 days prior to the expiry of their current license. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 5) 3. Health professionals must update their registration data in the registry within 30 days of any changes. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 9)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued in relation to and provides the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (6) of 2023 Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025) The resolution also references and builds upon the following related legislation: - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of the Ministries and the Powers of the Ministers, as amended - Cabinet Resolution No. (20) of 2017 Approving the Unified Standards for Licensing Health Professionals at the State Level, as amended
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 29 November 2025, as per the Effective Date specified in the legislation. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 17) The resolution also includes a provision requiring health professionals licensed prior to its entry into force to regularize their status in accordance with its provisions within 6 months from the date of its entry into force. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists, 2025, Art. 14)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regarding the Practice of Some Medical Professions by Persons Other Than Physicians and Pharmacists for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.