Dubai: Healthcare workers who work without a specific license will be fined one lakh dirhams as suggested by the Health Department. The Federal National Council approved the draft law in this regard. Including this, two new laws have come into existence.
Only those who are licensed by Dubai Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Ministry of Health etc. are allowed to work in the health sector. Everyone must meet the criteria to get a license. If not, a fine ranging from 5 lakh to 10 lakh dirhams will have to be paid. The same punishment is given to those who provide false documents. An amendment to the law was also approved to close down establishments employing such employees. UAE Minister of Health and Immunity and Federal National Council Co-Minister Dr. The law was approved in the presence of Abdul Rehman Al Owaiz.
There are many expatriates who come to Dubai with local certificates and seek jobs in the health sector. Many of them do not take the license of the health department. If you are caught from now on, you will have to pay a fine of up to one lakh dirhams.