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Neonatology: Workforce Profile
104 Licensed · 3 per 100K · 14 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for neonatology professionals in Dubai. This profile covers supply density, licensing patterns, seniority distribution, employer concentration, and geographic access. All data from the DHA Sheryan Medical Professional Registry.
104
Total licensed
3
Per 100K pop.
71%
FTL rate
46%
Consultant ratio
14
Areas covered
51%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 3 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Coverage spans 14 of 36 areas, with room for geographic expansion into underserved communities.
License Type Breakdown
FTL (Full Trade License) holders operate under their own license, typically independent practitioners. REG (Registered) professionals work under a facility's license. A 71% FTL rate is high, suggesting many neonatology professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
74
71%
REG (Registered)
30
29%
Specialist vs. Consultant
In the DHA system, Specialists hold board certification in their field. Consultants are senior specialists with 5+ years of post-certification experience. The consultant ratio indicates career pipeline maturity — a higher ratio suggests an established, senior workforce.
Specialists
56
Consultants
48
Consultant Ratio
46%
Mature, senior-heavy workforce
Top Facilities for Neonatology
The largest single employer holds 10% of all neonatology professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Neonatology Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latifa Hospital - Dubai Health | 10 | 874 |
| 2 | Dubai Hospital - Dubai Health | 5 | 1,638 |
| 3 | Emirates Hospital L.L.C | 4 | 397 |
| 4 | Clemenceau Medical Center FZ-LLC | 4 | 482 |
| 5 | N.M.C SPECIALTY HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 4 | 769 |
| 6 | Al Garhoud Private Hospital LLC | 3 | 416 |
| 7 | Medeor 24X7 Hospital LLC | 3 | 334 |
| 8 | N M C ROYAL HOSPITAL LTD - DUBAI BRANCH | 3 | 642 |
| 9 | Fakeeh University Hospital | 3 | 635 |
| 10 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 3 | 1,012 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 51% of neonatology professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Oud Metha, Al Barsha). Moderate concentration with room for more distributed coverage.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 12 | 11.5% |
| Oud Metha | 12 | 11.5% |
| Al Barsha | 11 | 10.6% |
| Deira | 9 | 8.7% |
| Al Garhoud | 5 | 4.8% |
| Jumeirah | 4 | 3.8% |
| Bur Dubai | 4 | 3.8% |
| Al Safa | 4 | 3.8% |
| Al Qusais | 2 | 1.9% |
| Al Nahda | 2 | 1.9% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 1.0% |
| Mirdif | 1 | 1.0% |
| Al Jaddaf | 1 | 1.0% |
| Hatta | 1 | 1.0% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed neonatology professionals. These represent potential access deserts for residents needing this specialty.
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Source: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Sheryan Medical Professional Registry. Data scraped 2026-04-03. Population estimate: 3,660,000 (Dubai Statistics Center). OECD benchmarks are approximate averages for context and may not be directly comparable due to differences in licensing scope and population demographics. This page presents labor market analysis for informational purposes only.