Blog tagged as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Western-trained nurses, doctors and physiotherapists often see probation in Gulf private hospitals as a formality. In Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha, a structured 3–6 month probation is critical for safety, culture, retention and long-term team stability.

Western-trained doctors, nurses and physiotherapists in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Doha stay longer when family visas and residency paths are clear, turning relocation from a risk into a key driver of stability in Gulf private hospitals and clinics.