Health

UAE Nursing and Midwifery Council

The UAE Nursing and Midwifery Council highlights the importance of professional nursing and sets standards for nursing and midwifery practice and education. The Council proposes strategies to develop nursing and midwifery in the UAE, while coordinating with relevant authorities to adopt training and education programmes which promote the highest standards of competence within the profession. It was founded in March 2009 by a decree issued by the United Arab Emirates Cabinet under the direction of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai. HRH Princess Haya is the Chairperson of the UAE Nursing and Midwifery Council.