The healthcare industry in the UAE is set to boom. Dubai is in the process of setting itself up as a regional hub for medical tourism, and there is a drive towards improving the standard of healthcare throughout the country. This article briefly outlines the regulatory approval process for medical devices in the UAE. 

General Background

The Ministry of Health has issued registration guidelines for medical devices. The Registration Guidelines set out the requirements for an application for regulatory approval. The registration system is intended to prevent unsafe or ineffective medical devices from entering the local market, while allowing patients access to medical devices that may help them.