Dubai's Erada Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation has become the first clinical program in both the UAE and the Gulf region to earn Arab Board of Health Specializations accreditation for its Psychiatry Fellowship – Addiction Treatment. The milestone demonstrates the center's commitment to equipping medical professionals with advanced, internationally benchmarked training in addiction medicine.
A First for the UAE and the Gulf
The Arab Board of Health Specializations evaluated Erada Center's curricula, training facilities, and scientific evaluation methods — and found all of them compliant with Arab Board standards. A delegation from the Arab Board recognised the center for its sophisticated training programs and modern infrastructure, which together create an optimal environment for learning and clinical practice.
CEO Abdul Razzaq Ameri called the accreditation a landmark moment. "Over the years, we have consistently enhanced our curricula and training programmes to provide an advanced educational environment," Ameri said, adding that the center's efforts "aim to achieve the highest therapeutic outcomes in line with global best practices."
Academic Partnerships Drive Innovation
Erada Center has built academic partnerships with two leading institutions to deepen its clinical education offering. Its collaboration with the University of Colorado brings international expertise in addiction medicine, while its ongoing partnership with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dubai focuses on developing specialised therapy options for adolescent rehabilitation — an area of growing clinical need across the region.
Expanding Capacity for Regional Training
Looking ahead, Ameri committed to enlarging the center's existing facilities and strengthening its capacity to deliver advanced medical knowledge to healthcare professionals from both national and regional areas, in line with international treatment standards. The expansion will allow Erada to train more psychiatrists and addiction specialists, reinforcing the UAE's position as a hub for world-class medical education in the Gulf.
The Arab Board accreditation formally positions Erada Center as a regional leader in addiction treatment education — a recognition that carries direct significance for the quality of addiction care available across the wider Gulf region.
