Overview
Each Gulf health regulator sets its own computer-based exam for health professionals who want a licence. You first apply to the regulator and get exam eligibility. You then book with the regulator's test vendor, which is Prometric or Pearson VUE.
Who it is for
- Doctors, dentists and pharmacists seeking Gulf licences
- Nurses and midwives applying to work in the Gulf
- Allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and technicians
Versions
DHA (Dubai)
Dubai Health Authority. CBT delivered by Prometric. Get an Eligibility ID in Sheryan, then book at prometric.com/DHA. Some titles also have an oral assessment.
DOH (Abu Dhabi)
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Delivered by Pearson VUE. After approval, pay the pre-booking fee in TAMM, then book through the Pearson link.
MOHAP (UAE)
Ministry of Health and Prevention. Exam vendor not confirmed on an official page.
SCFHS (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Apply via Mumaris+. SCFHS's classification exams page links to Prometric for booking; Pearson VUE also has an SCFHS page.
Qatar DHP (formerly QCHP)
Department of Healthcare Professions, Ministry of Public Health. Exam vendor not confirmed on an official page.
OMSB (Oman)
Oman Medical Specialty Board Occupational Classification exams. Delivered at the OMSB National Test Center and Pearson VUE centres worldwide.
NHRA (Bahrain)
National Health Regulatory Authority. Approved applicants get an eligibility code and register for the licensure exam on Prometric.
Where it is accepted
- Professional licence in Dubai (DHA)
- Professional licence in Abu Dhabi (DOH)
- UAE federal licence (MOHAP)
- Professional classification and registration in Saudi Arabia (SCFHS)
- Licensing in Qatar, Oman and Bahrain
Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.
Test format
| Section | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Apply to the regulator (for example Sheryan, TAMM, Mumaris+ or the NHRA system) and complete credential checks before booking. |
| Computer-based test | Profession-specific multiple-choice exam. Length and question count vary by regulator and profession. |
| Oral assessment (DHA, some titles) | DHA requires some professionals to pass the CBT before an oral assessment of 20–30 minutes. |
Total time: Varies by regulator and profession; not stated on the official pages checked.
Scores and validity
- Scoring
- Usually reported as pass or fail. DHA gives a pass/fail result only, with no score.
- Validity
- Set by each regulator. DHA: a Registration Certificate after passing is valid for one year. DHA allows three attempts; OMSB (via Pearson VUE) states no maximum.
How long results take is shown at the top of this page.
Fees
We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official Gulf health licensing exams website (opens in a new tab) when you book.
Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.
On test day
Identification
Usually a valid passport. DHA requires a passport matching Sheryan details. Pearson VUE (OMSB, SCFHS) accepts national ID only in your country of citizenship; elsewhere a passport.
Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.
How to book
Exam seats for Gulf health licensing exams are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Prometric or Pearson VUE, depending on the regulator.
- 1
Apply to the regulator first. Then book with its vendor using your eligibility code: Prometric (DHA, NHRA, SCFHS classification exams) or Pearson VUE (DOH, OMSB).
- 2
Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.
- 3
Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.
- 4
Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.
- 5
Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.
You book and pay with Prometric (ProScheduler) or the exam sponsor. Changes close to the test date usually cost a fee, set by the sponsor.
Need help booking?
We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.
GAPICT's status with these organisations
- PrometricEnquiry made
- Pearson VUEEnquiry made
Gulf health licensing exams FAQs
Do all Gulf exams use Prometric?
Can I book OMSB exams online from Pakistan?
Can I get a refund if I miss a DHA exam?
What if I fail the DHA exam three times?
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.
- DHA – Manual for Professional Assessment v1.1 (May 2025, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Pearson VUE – Department of Health Abu Dhabi (opens in a new tab)
- Pearson VUE – OMSB (opens in a new tab)
- OMSB – Occupational Classification Testing (opens in a new tab)
- SCFHS – Classification exams (opens in a new tab)
- Pearson VUE – SCFHS (opens in a new tab)
- NHRA – Licensure exams (opens in a new tab)
Gulf health licensing exams and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Gulf health regulators (each owns its own exam), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.