United Arab Emirates: Healthcare

Thousands of visitors and residents in Dubai face unexpected legal consequences due to the UAE's strict drug laws. Many common prescription medications legal elsewhere require special approval, and even trace amounts in your bloodstream can lead to prosecution. Understanding which medications are prohibited, how to obtain proper documentation, and when to seek legal help is essential for anyone traveling to or living in the UAE.

In this video, Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field.

The healthcare sector is one of the most important strategic sectors in the United Arab Emirates, as it forms a fundamental pillar for achieving social and economic development and enhancing the quality of life.

In our podcast series, Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence, Kartik Nagarajan, Managing Director – Business Consulting & Global Business Services (Sales) at Nexdigm, have conversations with industry leaders in the field of Supply Chain.

In today's rapidly evolving world, artificial intelligence and Generative AI are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, transforming how we think and operate. The sky is no longer the limit; it's just the target.

UAE Federal Decree No 4 of 2016 and Cabinet Resolution No 40 of 2019 – the key legislation relating to Medical Responsibility- modified the infrastructure of how claims arising from medical error and/or medical negligence are dealt with by UAE Health Regulators and, indeed, by onshore UAE Courts.

The UAE has implemented laws and regulations to control and regulate the consumption of tobacco and tobacco-related products, including vaping which refers to the use of electronic nicotine products.

In this article we look at the most recent changes to Fertility Law in the UAE, moving the country closer than ever before to broader international principles, particularly for the non-Muslim community in the country...

The protection of children's rights and their well-being is of paramount importance in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).