DHA (Dubai)Pass: 55%
Dubai Health Authority
DHA Registered Nurse Licensure Examination (CBT)
Estimated Total Cost:AED 1,910 – AED 2,110
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
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Gulf Licensing Guides for Nurses
Complete 2025–2026 Gulf licensing roadmap for nurses: Compare exam fees, passing score thresholds, exam blueprints, and Prometric test centers for DHA, SMLE (70%), MOH, HAAD/DOH, OMSB, and QCHP.
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Compare passing scores, question formats, and estimated fees for nurses licensing across the Gulf:
SCFHS (Saudi Arabia)Pass: 55% (Scaled passing threshold)
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Saudi Nursing Licensure Examination (SNLE)
Estimated Total Cost:SAR 1,950 – SAR 2,150
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
MOHAP (UAE)Pass: 55%
Ministry of Health and Prevention
MOHAP UAE Registered Nurse Licensure Examination
Estimated Total Cost:AED 1,750 – AED 1,950
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
DOH (Abu Dhabi)Pass: 55%
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
DOH Abu Dhabi Registered Nurse Licensure Examination
Estimated Total Cost:AED 1,850 – AED 2,050
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
OMSB (Oman)Pass: 50% – 55%
Oman Medical Specialty Board
OMSB Registered Nurse Qualifying Examination
Estimated Total Cost:OMR 170 – OMR 190
Format & Time:100 MCQs (150 minutes (2.5 hours))
NHRA (Bahrain)Pass: 50% – 55%
National Health Regulatory Authority
NHRA Bahrain Registered Nurse Examination
Estimated Total Cost:BHD 180 – BHD 200
Format & Time:100 MCQs (150 minutes (2.5 hours))
DHP (Qatar)Pass: 50% – 55%
Department of Healthcare Professions, Ministry of Public Health
Qatar DHP Registered Nurse Qualifying Examination
Estimated Total Cost:QAR 1,700 – QAR 1,900
Format & Time:100 MCQs (150 minutes (2.5 hours))
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Understand UAE health authority jurisdictions, exam difficulty comparisons, and how to convert an active DHA license to MOH or DOH without repeating tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Gulf health authority licensing exam should I take as a nurses?
Your exam choice depends strictly on where you intend to practice: DHA for the Emirate of Dubai, MOHAP (MOH) for Sharjah and Northern Emirates, DOH/HAAD for Abu Dhabi, SCFHS (SMLE/exam) for Saudi Arabia, OMSB for Oman, and QCHP/DHP for Qatar.
What is the passing score for nurses licensing exams?
Passing scores vary by jurisdiction. For example, the Saudi SMLE requires a 70% passing threshold for doctors, while DHA generally requires 60% for general practitioners and 55% for registered nurses.
Can I transfer my medical license between UAE health authorities?
Yes. Under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), an active DHA, MOH, or HAAD license can be transferred to other emirates through the license conversion pathway without repeating the Prometric CBT examination.