Dubai: The UAE has made it easier for employees to get sick leave certificates attested and approved, with hospitals and healthcare facilities now being given the responsibility for submitting applications directly to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP).

Under an enhanced system announced by MoHAP on Wednesday, patients will no longer have to initiate the attestation process themselves. Instead, healthcare facilities will submit attestation requests directly on behalf of patients and their companions.

Eligible requests that meet the required conditions proceed automatically to the approval service without the need to submit a new application.

“These enhancements simplify the customer journey, reduce procedures and accelerate service completion, in line with Zero Bureaucracy objectives to reinforce the UAE Government’s leadership and global competitiveness in delivering easier, faster and more efficient government services,” the ministry said.

The enhancements also provide for the healthcare…