RULE No. 1 Concerning Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories for Dubai Healthcare City Effective 1st July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 4 HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT ................................................................................. 4 CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................... 4 REGULATIONS .............................................................................................................. 5 TYPES OF LEGAL STRUCTURE .................................................................................... 5 COMMERCIAL LICENSES .............................................................................................. 6 COMMERCIAL PERMIT ................................................................................................. 6 OPERATING PERMIT .................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE (1) DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS ............................................... 7 ARTICLE (2) ISSUE OF LICENSES ............................................................................. 10 ARTICLE (3) SEGMENTS AND ACTIVITIES .............................................................. 10 ARTICLE (4) ADDING ADDITIONAL SEGMENTS TO AN EXISTING LICENCE ....... 11 ARTICLE (5) LIMITATIONS ON LICENSE ACTIVITIES ............................................. 11 ARTICLE (6) CAPITALISATION OF FREE ZONE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES 14 ARTICLE (7) REQUIREMENT FOR HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS ............................ 14 ARTICLE (8) HOLDING COMPANY ........................................................................... 16 ARTICLE (9) GENERAL .............................................................................................. 16 APPENDIX 1 ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES, EXTERNAL APPROVAL AUTHORITIES AND SHARE CAPITAL ................................................................................................. 17 APPENDIX 2 LICENSING SEGMENTS AND ACTIVITIES .......................................... 31 CLUSTER 1 - HEALTHCARE .............................................................................. 31 CLUSTER 2 - EDUCATION ................................................................................. 39 CLUSTER 3 - REASERCH .................................................................................... 44 CLUSTER 4 - WELLNESS ................................................................................... 45 CLUSTER 5 - HOSPITALITY ............................................................................... 47 CLUSTER 6 - RETAIL .......................................................................................... 48 Rule No 1 Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 Page 2 of 81 CLUSTER 7 - BUSINESS SUPPORT ................................................................... 62 CLUSTER 8 - SUPPORT SERVICES .................................................................... 67 CLUSTER 9 – REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS ..................................................... 71 CLUSTER 10 - PROPERTY SERVICES ................................................................ 72 APPENDIX 3 LIST OF PERMITS FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES .................................... 75 APPENDIX 4 CLINICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPECIALTIES UNDER HEALTHCARE CLUSTER ............................................................................................................. 76 Rule No 1 Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 Page 3 of 81 PURPOSE After perusal of the Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) Regulations referred to herein we do hereby amend certain sections or provisions of Rule No. 1 of 2016 regarding the categories of business (clinical and non- clinical) for which a license may be issued in Dubai Healthcare City. This Rule replaces Rule No. 1 of 2016 (as amended) and shall be read together: a) Guidelines for Registration and Licensing to obtain a Commercial License in DHCC b) DHCA Rules and Regulations c) DHCR Price List HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT This document provides definitions of the categories of activities for the provision of services in DHCC. It should be read in conjunction with other guidelines forms and regulations, and any other information relevant to the operation of entities in DHCC. CONFIGURATION Licensing Categories are defined under a 3 tier hierarchy Clusters > Segments> Activities Clusters and related Segments/Activities are defined in Appendix 2 as follows: 1. Healthcare 2. Education 3. Research 4. Wellness 5. Hospitality 6. Retail 7. Business Support 8. Support Services 9. Regional Head Quarters 10. Property Services Rule No 1 Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 Page 4 of 81 REGULATIONS Regulations set out the governance framework under which registered companies, Licensees function in DHCC. All Licensees must comply with the relevant Regulations and applicable Rules, Policies, Standards and Guidelines. DHCA Regulations are: Governing Regulation No. 1 of 2013 Healthcare Professionals Regulation No. 2 of 2013 Complementary and Alternative Medicine Professionals Regulation No. 3 of 2013 Healthcare Operators Regulation No. 4 of 2013 Education Regulation No. 5 of 2013 Research Regulation No. 6 of 2013 Health Data Protection Regulation No. 7 of 2013 Company Regulation No. 8 of 2013 Commercial Services Licensing Regulation No. 9 of 2013 TYPES OF LEGAL STRUCTURE DHCA allows the establishment of the following legal structures: Branch of a Foreign Company Branch of a UAE Company / Establishment Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) DHCA also allows entities formed by a Decree to operate in DHCC Decree entities formed outside DHCC are allowed to operate in DHCC by obtaining a Branch License from DHCA Decree entities formed with its Head Office based in DHCC may operate in DHCC by virtue of the Decree Rule No 1 Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 Page 5 of 81 COMMERCIAL LICENSES In accordance with the Commercial Services Licensing Regulation No 9 of 2013, business partners are required to have a valid commercial license at all times during their operation in DHCC and must be registered by the Registry of Companies prior to their operation in the free-zone. The Commercial Licenses are valid for a period of one (1) year and are renewable on an annual basis. The Commercial License allows companies to carry out licensed activities in Dubai Healthcare City, based on the approved list of activities documented herein, and subject to obtaining related DHCA Operating Permit(s). COMMERCIAL PERMIT The Commercial Permit is issued in lieu of the Commercial License, for the purpose of carrying out certain activities for a specific period. This permit is issued in accordance with the provisions of the Commercial Services Licensing Regulation No 9 of 2013. Please refer to Appendix 3 and the DHCR Price List available in the DHCR website. OPERATING PERMIT All facilities operating within DHCC are required to obtain an Operating Permit prior to their operations in DHCC. CLINICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPECIALTIES All clinical specialties for healthcare clusters are listed under the Approved List of Specialties in the DHCR website and can be updated as per the licensure requirements for applicants. Please refer to Appendix 4. Rule No 1 Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 Page 6 of 81 ARTICLE (1) DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS 1.1 Capitalized and abbreviation words in this Rule shall have the meaning indicated below: Activity A business activity permitted to operate in DHCC AED United Arab Emirates Dirham CB-UAE Central Bank of the U.A.E. Cluster A collection of similar Segments grouped for licensing functions DCD Dubai Civil Defense DED The Department of Economic Development Developer The service provider who facilitates services to all common assets and facilities of the Free Zone that are intended for use by all owners, licensees, business partners and visitors within Free Zone. DHCA Dubai Healthcare City Authority DHCC Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone DHCR Dubai Healthcare City Authority - Regulatory DTCM The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing of the Government of Dubai DM Dubai Municipality DMCA Dubai Maritime City Authority DM-DAC Dubai Municipality, Dubai Accreditation Department DM-DI Dubai Municipality, Drainage and Irrigation Department DM-FC Dubai Municipality, Food Control Department DM-PH Dubai Municipality, Public Health Department DM-PPH Dubai Municipality, Public Parks and Horticultural Department DPS Department of Protective Systems (Dubai Police) Free Zone Dubai Healthcare City Free Zone being regulated by the Dubai Healthcare City Authority IA The Insurance Authority Rule No 1 Permitted Activities and Licensing Categories July 2018 RU/RL/002/02 Page 7 of 81 Hotel Any of a Hotel, Hotel Apartment in the Free Zone regulated and licensed by Establishment the Authority IACAD The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department Licensing The Dubai Healthcare City Commercial Services Licensing Regulations No. 9 Regulations of 2013 Licensee The holder of the free zone limited liability company registered and licensed under Dubai Healthcare City Authority KHDA The Knowledge and Human Development Authority MOE Ministry of Education MOHAP Ministry of Health and Prevention MOHESR