Page 4 - Federal Law No. (4) of 2015 on Private Health Facilities

Article (8)

The license to operate a private health facility shall be deemed expired in any of the following
cases:

1. The private health facility remains closed for more than six consecutive months without an
excuse to be accepted by the health authority granting the license.
2. Failure to operate the private health facility for a period exceeding six months from the date of
the license without an excuse to be accepted by the health authority granting the license.
3. Failure to renew the license within six months from the date of its expiry.
4. Closure of the private health facility upon the request of its owner.
5. Permanent closure the facility by a disciplinary decision.
6. Permanent closure of the facility by a court ruling.
Article (9)

In the event of the death of the private health facility’s owner, the heirs must submit the documents
for the transfer of ownership of the health facility no later than six months from the date of death,
the period is subject to extension by decision of the Minister or the head of the health authority or
their delegates, otherwise the license shall be terminated by force of law, and the executive
regulations specify the necessary terms and procedures in this regard.

Article (10)
It is not permissible to change the location of a private health facility, transfer its ownership,
change its activity, or amend its technical terms for which the license was issued or to open
branches thereof without obtaining the approval of the health authority granting the license.

Chapter 3

Obligations of the Private Health Facilities

Article (11)

Private health facilities must conclude insurance contracts against hazards arising from the
buildings and equipment of such facility, covering the patients and their accompanying people and
employees of the facility.

Article (12)

Private health facilities shall comply with the following:

1. Applying all health, environmental and safety conditions approved by the concerned
authorities.
2. Submitting all health data and statistics required by the health authority within the legally
established dates.
3. Enabling patients to know the health services and accommodation prices before providing
them with the service.

*In case of any misinterpretation, the Arabic version of this legislation prevails.