The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is a government organization overseeing the health system of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was formed in 2007 under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. The program was launched in March 2008.

Health care is conventionally regarded as an important determinant in promoting the general physical and mental health and well-being of people around the world. Health care is delivered by health professionals (providers or practitioners) in allied health professions, chiropractic, physicians, dentistry, midwifery, nursing, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, psychology, and other health professions. It includes the work done in providing primary care, secondary care, and tertiary care, as well as in public health.

In order to qualify the eligibility criteria to work under the ministry of health, a nurse or medical professional has to prepare for many unique courses. For Ministry of health employment the nurses must complete the registration and appear for the exam at the ministry of the respective country. The schedule can be booked once the student enrolls with the training program.

Owing to the growing need for medical professionals in the Gulf countries and due to the availability of excessive number of qualified professionals in India, India serves as the main destination for the gulf recruiters in the process of recruitment. To help and support healthcare facilities in recruitment process and reduce financial and search burden and in some cases international travel to reach to qualified medical staff the health authority conducts, health professional examinations for Registered Nurses, Practical Nurse, School Health Nurses, Radiographers, Radiographers Technicians and Physiotherapists through 15 computer based active Testing centers in India.