Health Tech: which UAE zones permit it

Verified permission status across 3 UAE zones and jurisdictions, including additional licence requirements where a sector regulator sits on top of the zone's own registration.

DHCC

permitted

Non-clinical health tech companies permitted without clinical facility licence

DHA product approval may be required for digital health products such as AI diagnostics or telemedicine platforms.

ADGM

permitted

Health tech permitted in ADGM; FSRA not required for non-financial health tech

Good option for health data and AI companies wanting common-law jurisdiction.

MCFZ

permitted

Masdar City permits cleantech and health innovation companies

Sustainability-focused cluster. Suited for medtech and health innovation with green credentials.

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