ADHICS Compliance Consulting &
Audit Services In UAE

Combining Cyber Security and Regulatory Compliance Requirements in One Go

ADHICS Compliance & Audit Services from Visible Stars help you adhere to both, so that you can be reassured and focus on your core business operations. Visible Stars supports healthcare providers and their regional partners across the GCC in meeting this Abu Dhabi Department of Health mandate.

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What is ADHICS Certification ?

ADHICS is an acronym for Abu Dhabi Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard and it was established by the Department of Health, the sole authority regulating healthcare services in Abu Dhabi. ADHICS is designed to support the vision and federal directives of the DOH, and is a thorough guide to regulating healthcare data in Abu Dhabi.

It supports the initiatives of the government with regard to Health Information Exchange, to build more trust among the public and ensure better information security. This regulation aims to take information security and data privacy in the Abu Dhabi health sector to international standards.

The chief goals of the ADHICS Standard are: Ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive patient information in Abu Dhabi, Protecting the quality, accuracy, and integrity of that information, and making sure that the information is available and can be readily accessed at any time. Every healthcare facility and practitioner are mandated to comply with the standard requirements and integrate within the ‘Malaffi’ system. ADHICS will help healthcare providers to handle system failures, natural calamities, and denial-of-service attacks more efficiently.

The ADHICS specialists at Visible Stars will assist you to align your information systems with ADHICS guidelines, and help you to revamp your operations to maintain compliance. We provide end-to-end services from gap analysis to final checks, and also help with post-implementation guidelines.

Who Must Comply
with ADHICS

ADHICS applies to every healthcare provider, practitioner, and supporting entity operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, as mandated by the Department of Health. Compliance is assessed against a structured set of governance, risk, and operational security controls.

  • Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practitioners licensed in Abu Dhabi.
  • Health information exchange participants integrated with the Malaffi platform.
  • Third-party vendors and business associates who handle patient data on behalf of a covered entity.
  • Compliance is an ongoing obligation, not a one-time certification exercise.
  • Non-compliance can result in regulatory penalties and reputational risk for the organization.
SERVICES

Our ADHICS Compliance Services

Comprehensive ADHICS compliance services that help healthcare organizations protect patient data and meet Abu Dhabi's regulatory requirements

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Initial Evaluation

We evaluate your current information security posture against ADHICS requirements, reviewing governance, risk, and technical controls.

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ADHICS GAP Assessment

Our specialists carry out a detailed gap assessment to verify whether your information security measures meet ADHICS standards and identify any vulnerabilities.

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Cyber Risk Assessment

We identify data security and privacy risks in your healthcare environment by comparing your current status with ADHICS requirements.

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Implementation Support

We help you implement the required security controls, policies, and processes aligned with ADHICS.

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Audit & Documentation

Preparation of audit-ready documentation, evidence collection, and coordination to ensure a smooth ADHICS assessment.

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Continuous Compliance

Ongoing monitoring and compliance support to help you maintain ADHICS compliance over time.

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Benefits of ADHICS Compliance

Every healthcare facility operating in Abu Dhabi is required to comply with ADHICS. Beyond meeting this mandate, building a structured ADHICS-aligned security programme delivers real business value:

  • Improved reputation: demonstrating ADHICS compliance builds patient trust and strengthens your standing with regulators and partners.
  • Reduced risk: a structured, ADHICS-aligned security programme reduces the likelihood and impact of data breaches and system failures.
  • Cost savings: preventing security incidents is far less costly than responding to a breach and its aftermath.
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Challenges Faced In
Achieving ADHICS
Compliance

While ADHICS compliance is mandatory for healthcare entities in Abu Dhabi and offers real benefits, it is not without its challenges.

  • Healthcare organizations may need to commit significant resources in terms of people and budget to achieve compliance, especially where cybersecurity awareness is still developing.
  • Multiple domestic and sector-specific requirements need to be addressed together, making the process more complex.
  • Compliance is not a one-and-done exercise. Organizations must continuously ensure that their operations and procedures keep pace with evolving ADHICS requirements and cybersecurity practices.

These challenges can be overcome when you partner with Visible Stars to audit your procedures and guide you through the compliance process.

Why Choose Visible Stars for ADHICS Compliance

  • Specialists in ADHICS who handle each engagement accurately and carefully
  • Personalized services that are aligned with the critical objectives of your organization
  • Superior quality services that are economically priced
  • Short turnaround time with no compromise on quality
  • Assured ADHICS compliance thanks to our scrupulous evaluation and policies
  • Continuous monitoring to ensure maintenance of compliance
  • Iron-clad security for critical patient data and quick detection of security gaps

Looking into other frameworks too? See our Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Consulting or ISO 27001 Consulting & Certification Support services for a broader information security management programme.

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