The Ultimate UAE Relocation Masterclass for Pharmacists

Join Anisha and Farwa (Fifi) in this comprehensive UAE Relocation Masterclass specifically designed for UK pharmacists considering a move to the United Arab Emirates. Drawing from their combined years of experience working in the UAE healthcare system, this masterclass offers invaluable insights into the entire relocation journey - from understanding the UAE healthcare landscape to securing your professional license and finding the perfect role. Anisha shares her experience working in both emergency services and clinical settings over five years in the UAE, while Fifi discusses her recent transition from traditional pharmacy into healthcare marketing in Dubai.

Whether you're looking to continue your clinical career or explore new professional pathways, this masterclass provides practical advice, insider tips, and mindset strategies to help you successfully navigate your relocation journey.

We walk you through an 8-part journey:

1. UAE Healthcare System: Understand the structure of UAE healthcare, including public/government and private sectors, insurance-based care, and the different pharmacy sectors available to UK pharmacists.

2. Pharmacy Licensing Structure: Learn the step-by-step process to obtain your pharmacy license in Dubai (DHA) or Abu Dhabi (MOH), including document requirements, attestation, and eligibility criteria.

3. Job Search & Applications: Master strategies for optimising your CV for the UAE market, developing an effective LinkedIn presence, connecting with recruiters, and building the vital professional network needed to secure a position.

4. Financial Considerations: Explore typical salary packages, benefits (housing allowances, flights home, medical insurance), and detailed cost of living analysis to help you plan your finances.

5. Visa Requirements and Relocation Practicalities: Navigate the different visa options available, including visit visas, employment visas, dependent visas, and the medical testing requirements for residency. Prepare for the practical aspects of your move with insights on housing, transportation, and settling into daily life in the UAE.

6. Day-to-Day Life as a Pharmacist: Gain perspective on what working as a pharmacist in the UAE actually looks like, with real experiences from both traditional and non-traditional pharmacy roles.

7. Professional Development & Networking: Discover opportunities for career growth, transferable skills analysis, and how to build a professional community in your new home.

8. Beyond Traditional Pharmacy: Opportunities outside of the traditional roles you'd apply for at home and how your current skills can be transferrable to so many other roles outside of being a pharmacist!