Exam aid · Exam-specific: Gulf licensing

Gulf Licensing Pathway

Which regulator, which documents and which steps, on one page.

Tables to memorise

Cover the right-hand column and test yourself before checking.

Where you will work	Licensing body
Saudi Arabia	Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SPLE)
Abu Dhabi	Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (formerly HAAD)
Dubai	Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ, Fujairah	Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP)
Qatar	Department of Healthcare Professions (formerly QCHP)
Oman	Ministry of Health / Oman Medical Specialty Board
Kuwait	Ministry of Health
Bahrain	National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA)

Document	Why it matters
Passport	Your name must match it everywhere else
Degree and transcripts	Verified directly with your university
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan registration	Proves you may practise at home
Certificate of Good Standing	Requested by most regulators
Experience letters	Decide your category and are verified with employers
Passport-size photographs	Needed for applications and exam booking

Start primary source verification before you start studying; it is usually the slowest step.
Spell your name identically on every document.
Each UAE regulator (DOH, DHA, MOHAP) issues its own licence.
Confirm the question count, time and passing score in the current official handbook.
Never use 'recall' questions: they breach the exam's confidentiality agreement.

Papers, Proof, Pass, Permit: Gather the papers, get them verified (proof), pass the exam, then receive the licence (permit).

Attempt MCQs on these topics while the sheet is fresh. Anything you get wrong goes to your incorrect list for the next round.