The flexibility provided by the scrapping of the six-month work rule for health care professionals in the UAE is just what the doctor ordered to increase competitiveness and boost investment in the sector. Under the new rule announced by the Ministry of Health, doctors and other health care professionals across the country can now transfer their licences from one company to another without having to work for six months for their first one. At a time when the UAE is strengthening its reputation as a hub for medical tourism, the revamped rule marks a major milestone for the health care sector in its quest to attract the most talented professionals to the UAE. In essence, it creates a win-win situation for doctors, nurses and all other allied staff in the sector as well as for patients, hospitals and investors — ensuring that the best talent is always available and optimised for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Coming in the backdrop of the sweeping new labour regulations announced by Saqr Ghobash, Minister of Labour, this revised rule will further consolidate the UAE’s position as one of the world’s most competitive and transparent health care destinations.
