Gulf licensing exam preparation: DHA, DOH, MOHAP, SMLE and more
Preparation for the licensing exams of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, matched to the authority you are applying to.
- UAE
- DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi) and MOHAP
- Saudi Arabia
- SMLE: 200 questions in two parts
- Qatar
- 150 questions in 3 hours
Gulf exams courses
A new batch of each course starts every month. Open a course for full details, the fee and a PDF you can keep.
The route, step by step
DHA, DOH, MOHAP, SCFHS and the other Gulf authorities
Choose your country and authority, have your qualifications verified, pass the licensing exam, then complete your licence with your employer.
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Choose your authority
DHA, DOH or MOHAP in the UAE, SCFHS in Saudi Arabia, or the authority in Qatar, Oman, Bahrain or Kuwait.
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Verify your qualifications
Most Gulf authorities check your degree, licence and experience at the source before they issue a licence.
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Licensing exam
A computer-based multiple-choice exam at a Prometric or Pearson VUE centre, depending on the authority.
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Licence
With a pass and verified documents, your licence is completed with your employer in that country.
Which Gulf exams do you prepare for?
DHA, DOH and MOHAP in the UAE, the Saudi SMLE, and the licensing exams of Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait.
What is the format of the Saudi SMLE?
A computer-based exam of 200 single-best-answer questions in two parts of 100, with 120 minutes for each part and a 30-minute break between them.
Is the exam the same in every Gulf country?
No. Each authority sets its own exam, pass mark and booking process, so check the current rules with your authority before you book.
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Tell us your exam and your target date. We will reserve your seat in the December 2026 batch and send you the payment link.