Nurses & Midwives
Registered Midwife: Workforce Profile
320 Licensed · 9 per 100K · 9 Areas Covered
Workforce intelligence for registered midwife 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.
320
Total licensed
9
Per 100K pop.
69%
FTL rate
N/A
Consultant ratio
9
Areas covered
73%
Top 3 area conc.
Supply Assessment
With 9 professionals per 100K population, this specialty's supply level should be interpreted in context of Dubai's demographics and healthcare utilization patterns. Geographic coverage is limited to 9 of 36 mapped areas, suggesting significant access gaps in underserved neighborhoods.
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 69% FTL rate is high, suggesting many registered midwife professionals operate independently or run private practices.
FTL (Full Trade License)
221
69%
REG (Registered)
99
31%
Top Facilities for Registered Midwife
The largest single employer holds 8% of all registered midwife professionals in Dubai. Supply is relatively distributed across facilities.
| # | Facility | Registered Midwife Staff | Total Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediclinic Parkview Hospital LLC | 25 | 1,012 |
| 2 | Mediclinic City Hospital FZ-LLC | 19 | 929 |
| 3 | Kings College Hospital London Br Of Kch Healthcare LLC | 19 | 838 |
| 4 | American Hospital Dubai LLC | 17 | 1,107 |
| 5 | Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital | 13 | 895 |
| 6 | MIRDIF PRIVATE HOSPITAL LLC | 9 | 463 |
| 7 | Al Garhoud Private Hospital LLC | 9 | 416 |
| 8 | Emirates Hospital L.L.C | 8 | 397 |
| 9 | Mediclinic Welcare Hospital LLC | 8 | 409 |
| 10 | EMIRATES SPECIALITY HOSPITAL FZ-LLC | 8 | 272 |
Geographic Distribution
Concentration index: 73% of registered midwife professionals are located in the top 3 areas (Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), Al Barsha, Oud Metha). This high concentration may create access barriers for patients in peripheral areas.
| Area | Count | % of Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) | 55 | 17.2% |
| Al Barsha | 48 | 15.0% |
| Oud Metha | 22 | 6.9% |
| Al Garhoud | 17 | 5.3% |
| Deira | 10 | 3.1% |
| Jumeirah | 9 | 2.8% |
| Mirdif | 9 | 2.8% |
| Al Mamzar | 1 | 0.3% |
| Al Safa | 1 | 0.3% |
Geographic Gaps
Areas in Dubai with zero licensed registered midwife 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.