Clinic and Hospital Software in the UAE: Malaffi, NABIDH, and Riayati Explained

The UAE has one of the most connected health systems in the region, and that connectivity is exactly what makes software selection different here. Depending on where your facility operates, it needs to link to the correct health information exchange. Software that cannot connect leaves you non-compliant and cut off from the shared patient record.

Three exchanges, decided by location

Abu Dhabi providers connect to Malaffi, the emirate's health information exchange that unifies patient data across facilities. Dubai providers connect to NABIDH, the exchange that links patient records across the emirate. At the national level, Riayati serves as the unified medical record platform. The exchange you must integrate with depends on where you operate, so the first question for any system is which of these it supports.

What integration actually requires

Connecting to an exchange means sharing patient data in the required standards and formats so the shared record stays complete and accurate. Good software handles this natively rather than through fragile workarounds, and it keeps your reporting to the relevant regulator clean.

Data protection and language

The UAE's data protection framework governs how patient information is handled, and Arabic and English support is essential for a population that expects both.

Frequently asked questions

What is Malaffi? Abu Dhabi's health information exchange that unifies patient records across the emirate's providers.

What is the difference between NABIDH and Riayati? NABIDH is Dubai's exchange, while Riayati operates as the national unified medical record platform. Your facility connects based on its location.

MiraalTech builds software that fits the UAE's exchange requirements and serves patients in Arabic and English. If you are selecting a system, get in touch.