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A Guide to Mandatory Medical Insurance Law in Dubai

May 28, 2025

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued a law requiring all Emiratis and Dubai expats, including dependents, to have insurance in place to pay for their … Read more

Categories Daily Dubai, Health, Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Dubai Health Authority, Medical Insurance
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Top 10 mobile apps to download in Dubai

May 24, 2025

Here is a list of top 10 mobile apps to download in Dubai. 1. mParking Don’t have any loose change on hand? Then just send … Read more

Categories Daily Dubai, Dubai Technology, Living in Dubai Tags DEWA, DHA, Google Maps, Mobile Apps, mParking, RTA, Salik, Skype, UAE Merchant
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Coronavirus case confirmed in Indian High School Dubai

March 4, 2020

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has confirmed a new Coronavirus case in an Indian school. The Indian High Group of School in Dubai will be … Read more

Categories Health, Living in Dubai Tags Coronavirus, DHA
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Dubai Typing Centers not accepting Medical Test applications

June 5, 2017

Most typing centers in Dubai are no longer accepting applications after new standards were introduced by authorities. The typing centers are diverting applicants to DHA … Read more

Categories Health, Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Dubai Health Authority, Medical Fitness
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Selecting a private health insurance provider in Dubai

September 21, 2016September 20, 2016

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has implemented new legislation under which all residents, expat and Emirati, as well as their dependents, must have health insurance. … Read more

Categories Health, Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Expat Health Insurance, Health Insurance
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Dh5,000 fine for allowing others to use your health insurance cards

April 24, 2016

According to the Health Insurance Law in Dubai, misuse of health insurance cards call for a fine. A fine of Dh5,000 will be levied if … Read more

Categories Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Health Insurance Card
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Mandatory Insurance Scheme in Dubai: No visas without Medical Insurance now

September 16, 2016August 11, 2015

Residents of Dubai applying for a new visa or visa renewal must provide proof of medical insurance. When applying for a new visa or visa … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Health Insurance, Medical Insurance
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No Residence Visas in Dubai without Health Insurance

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that no visas will be issued or renewed for workers whose employers have not paid for their insurance. … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Dubai Health Authority, GDRFA, Health Insurance
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Dubai makes health insurance compulsory for expat residents

December 3, 2014December 8, 2013

  Dubai has passed a new law that has made health insurance coverage for every expat resident in Dubai, starting from January 2014. Currently only a … Read more

Categories Cost of Living, Living in Dubai Tags DHA, Insurance Coverage
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Dubai Patients to have access to Android Tablets in Hospitals

August 22, 2013

Soon patients in waiting rooms and admitted to hospitals in Dubai will be prescribed with tablets of another kind. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has … Read more

Categories Dubai Technology, Health, Living in Dubai Tags Android, DHA, Dubai Hospital, Hatta Hospital, Latifa Hospital, Rashid Hospital
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