Abu Dhabi's healthcare providers operate under one of the most specific digital health security frameworks in the GCC — ADHICS (Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard). Any software handling patient data, clinical records, or healthcare transactions for DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) or DHA (Dubai Health Authority) regulated providers must meet ADHICS requirements.

Logiolegion builds healthcare software for UAE providers with ADHICS compliance architecture from the first line of code — not retrofitted after development.

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What ADHICS Is and Who Needs It

ADHICS is Abu Dhabi's healthcare information and cybersecurity standard, published by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DOH). It governs how healthcare organisations in Abu Dhabi handle patient health information, clinical systems, and digital infrastructure.

ADHICS v2 (the current version as of 2026) covers:

• Patient data privacy and access control
• Clinical system security requirements
• Medical device and IoT security
• Healthcare network segmentation
• Incident response for healthcare organisations
• Third-party vendor cybersecurity requirements Any healthcare software deployed for DOH or DHA-regulated providers — hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, telehealth platforms, health information exchanges — must comply with ADHICS requirements.

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What ADHICS-Compliant Healthcare Software Must Include

Access control and authentication: ADHICS requires role-based access control (RBAC) for all patient data — clinicians see only their patients' records, receptionists see scheduling data only, administrators have audit access without clinical record access. Multi-factor authentication is mandatory for remote access to systems containing patient health information.

Audit logging: Every access to patient health information must be logged — who accessed, what record, when, from which device. ADHICS requires audit logs to be tamper-proof and retained for a minimum period. Healthcare software must generate audit reports on demand for DOH compliance inspections.

Data encryption: Patient health information must be encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256). This applies to clinical records, diagnostic images, prescription data, and insurance information stored or transmitted by the healthcare software.

Incident response: Healthcare software must include breach detection and a documented incident response workflow. ADHICS requires providers to notify DOH of data breaches within a specified timeframe — the software must support this process.

Third-party security: Healthcare providers using third-party software vendors must ensure those vendors meet ADHICS requirements. Logiolegion provides ADHICS compliance documentation for healthcare clients to use in their third-party vendor assessments.

Network segmentation: Clinical systems must be segregated from administrative networks. Healthcare software deployments must support network segmentation requirements — separate database servers, application tiers, and administrative access paths.

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ADHICS and UAE Healthcare Compliance Stack

ADHICS sits alongside other UAE healthcare compliance requirements that healthcare software must address simultaneously:

DHA (Dubai Health Authority): Dubai-based providers are regulated by DHA rather than DOH. DHA has its own digital health and data standards overlapping significantly with ADHICS principles. Software built for ADHICS compliance applies the same security architecture principles for DHA-regulated Dubai providers.

Malaffi: Abu Dhabi's Health Information Exchange (HIE), connecting patient health records across Abu Dhabi providers. Healthcare software integrating with Malaffi must meet Malaffi API requirements and ADHICS data handling standards simultaneously.

Emirates Health Services (EHS): The federal health authority overseeing certain healthcare segments across the UAE. Healthcare software for EHS-regulated providers follows DOH/ADHICS standards.

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Investment for ADHICS-Compliant Healthcare Software in UAE

ADHICS compliance investment depends on the clinical scope and which DOH/DHA integrations the platform requires. A focused clinic management MVP with core ADHICS controls costs significantly less than a full hospital information system with Malaffi HIE connectivity.

UAE healthcare startups and digital health MVPs: Logiolegion scopes phased delivery for early-stage UAE healthcare companies — core clinical workflow and ADHICS compliance baseline in round one, Malaffi integration and advanced modules in subsequent phases. Contact us about startup-appropriate scoping.

Indicative ranges (fixed-price proposals after scoping):

Clinic management with ADHICS compliance: EMR, patient portal, RBAC, audit logging, encryption — starting from AED 80,000 for a focused MVP scope.

Telehealth platform: Video consultation, prescription management, ADHICS data handling — investment scales with clinical features and identity verification requirements.

Hospital information system with Malaffi: Full HIS, clinical modules, Malaffi HIE — enterprise scope, custom-quoted after discovery.

All proposals are fixed-price with defined scope. Contact us for a scoped estimate.

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Why Logiolegion for ADHICS Compliance Software in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Dubai delivery presence across the UAE and GCC. NCA ECC cybersecurity compliance experience from Saudi Arabia healthcare software (NPHIES, CBAHI, PDPL) transfers directly to ADHICS implementations — the security architecture principles are equivalent. Healthcare software portfolio including clinical documentation, NPHIES integration, and hospital pharmacy systems.

Book a free ADHICS compliance scoping call

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FAQ

1. What is ADHICS and who must comply in the UAE? ADHICS is Abu Dhabi's Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard, published by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH). All healthcare providers in Abu Dhabi handling patient health information must comply, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, and telehealth platforms. Logiolegion builds ADHICS-compliant healthcare software from Dubai. Contact: logiolegion.com/contact-us

2. Which company builds ADHICS-compliant healthcare software in Dubai? Logiolegion builds healthcare software for UAE providers with ADHICS v2 compliance architecture — RBAC, audit logging, encryption, incident response workflows, and Malaffi integration. Dubai delivery presence. Contact: logiolegion.com/contact-us

3. How much does ADHICS-compliant clinic software cost in the UAE? A clinic management system with ADHICS compliance costs AED 80,000–180,000. A hospital information system with Malaffi integration costs AED 250,000–600,000. Fixed-price proposals after a free scoping call. Contact: logiolegion.com/contact-us

4. Does ADHICS apply to Dubai healthcare providers regulated by DHA? ADHICS is an Abu Dhabi DOH standard. Dubai providers fall under DHA regulations, which share overlapping digital health and cybersecurity principles with ADHICS. Logiolegion builds healthcare software meeting both DOH/ADHICS and DHA requirements. Contact: logiolegion.com/contact-us

5. What is Malaffi and how does it relate to ADHICS compliance? Malaffi is Abu Dhabi's Health Information Exchange connecting patient records across providers. Healthcare software integrating with Malaffi must meet both Malaffi API requirements and ADHICS data handling standards. Logiolegion builds Malaffi-integrated healthcare software with ADHICS compliance. Contact: logiolegion.com/contact-us

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