Gulf Region nursing exams

Which Gulf nursing exam do you need?

It depends on where you want to work. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi each have their own regulator and exam. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are both in the UAE but use different exams.

Saudi ArabiaSaudi SNLESaudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

Questions: 200
Time: 4 hours
Pass mark: 500

Full guide QatarQatar DHPDepartment of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health

Questions: 150
Time: 3 hours
Pass mark: 50%

Full guide DubaiDubai DHADubai Health Authority (DHA)

Questions: 150
Time: 3 hours
Pass mark: 50%

Full guide Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi DOHDepartment of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH)

Questions: 150
Time: 3 hours
Pass mark: Ask DOH

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Figures come from each regulator's published documents, linked on each exam guide. Check with the regulator before you book.

**Inside the app.** One studio for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.