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Hayat - Organ Donation

The National Program for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues – HAYAT- is a humanitarian initiative that encourages organ and tissue donation. It provides hope and a new life to those in need of organ donation. UAE nationals and residents over the age of 21 can support saving lives through organ donation by registering as an organ donor. As part of this program, organ donation is possible from deceased donors after obtaining the consent from the donor’s family.

The program was created in accordance with a Federal Decree law passed in 2016, in order to realize the country's objective to be a role model in the field of human organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The program aims to regulate the process of donation and transplantation of human organs and tissues, in addition to develop and provide care for patients with organ deficiencies.

Objectives of the Program- HAYAT?

The objectives of the HAYAT program are:

Regulate the process of donation and transplantation of human organs and tissues.

Provide care to patients with organ deficiencies.

Improve the health and safety of the community and the quality of life.

Save lives by registering via the "Hayat" platform as an organ donor.

Registration Licensed healthcare facilities for transplantation in the UAE FAQ

How to register in the Hayat program?

Please follow the steps below to register:

Visit https://mohap.gov.ae/ar/services/social/organ-donation.

Fill in the required data (Emirates ID number, Nationality, Date of birth).

Read the Terms and Conditions.

Click on the “Consent” button.

Facility name	Licensed transplant operations
Cleveland Clinic - Abu Dhabi	Transplantation of kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and pancreas
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City - Abu Dhabi	Kidney transplantation for adults and children
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - Abu Dhabi	Kidney transplantation for adults
Dubai Hospital - Dubai	Kidney transplantation for adults
Mediclinic Hospital - Dubai	Kidney transplantation for adults
Al Jalila Children Hospital - Dubai	Kidney transplantation for children
Al Oassimi Hospital - Sharjah	Kidney transplantation for adults

1. What is Organ Donation and Transplantation?

Organ donation and transplantation is the process of removing an organ from one person (the donor) and surgically placing it in another (the recipient).

This donation will greatly enhance or save the life of the person who receives the transplanted organ. Organ Donation can be from:

Living donor: According to the law, living donation is limited between relatives up to the fourth degree.

Brain-dead donor: Organs are retrieved from a brain-dead donor who suffered from organ failure.

2. Who can be a donor in the UAE?

Under the National Program for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissue any person in the UAE over the age of 21 may register his/her desire to donate organs after death or in the case of brain-death.

3. What organs can be donated in the UAE after Brain Death?

The following Organs and Tissues can be donated after Brain Death:

Kidney

Liver/Pancreas

Heart

Lung

Corneal

Bone Marrow

Composite Tissue (Limb Transplant)

4. When can the organs from deceased donors be taken?

Organs can be taken from a deceased donor in case of Brain Death and it is not permissible to transfer any organ or part until the death is confirmed by a committee consisting of three specialized doctors.

5. What is Brain Death?

It is the irreversible cessation of all functions of the brain, including the brain stem.

6. What are the key laws governing organ donation in the UAE?

The key law governing Organ Donation in the UAE is the Federal Decree-Law No. (5) of 2016 on regulating the transfer and transplantation of human organs and tissues in the UAE.

7. Do religions support organ donation?

According to Islamic law, organ donation saves lives, and the fatwas of the majority of jurists indicate that the donation is permissible. All major religions not only support organ donation as an individual right but also encourage it as an act of generosity and compassion.

8. Can I donate for money?

There is no compensation for organ donation as UAE law criminalizes human organ trafficking and penalties have been enacted for anyone who violates this.

9. How can I register for becoming an Organ Donor in the UAE?

The registration platform "Hayat" for organ donation, has been provided on the website of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Please follow the steps below to register:

Visit https://mohap.gov.ae/ar/services/social/organ-donation.

Fill in the required data (Emirates ID number, Nationality, Date of birth).

Read the Terms and Conditions.

Click on the “Consent” button.

10. How can I get the donor card?

An electronic donor card is obtained immediately after the registration is completed, by clicking on the Donor Card.

In case the donor card is not generated, please follow the steps below:

Open the Menu setting on your mobile

Select "Safari" browser

Disable "Block Pop-ups" to off / Disable pop-up blocking

Return to the registration page to download the Donor Card

11. How I withdraw my desire of donation?

Open the registration page

Enter the Emirates ID number, nationality and date of birth

Click on the "Opt out form", fill it out, and then send it back to the mentioned email

For more information, kindly contact:

Call center: 800 111 11

Email: info@mohap.gov.ae

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