What Is the HAAD Examination and Who Needs to Take It?

If you’re a healthcare professional planning to work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), you’ve likely come across the term HAAD exam. But what exactly is this exam, who needs to take it, and why is it important? This blog post answers all your questions and gives you a clear understanding of the process.

What Is the HAAD Examination?

HAAD stands for Health Authority – Abu Dhabi, the government body previously responsible for regulating the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi. Although HAAD has now been integrated into the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH), the term “HAAD exam” is still commonly used by professionals and recruiters to refer to the licensing exam required to the certification test necessary to operate in the healthcare industry in Abu Dhabi.

This examination ensures that all medical professionals—including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health workers—meet the required standards of knowledge, clinical skills, and ethics necessary to provide quality healthcare services in the emirate.