Oncology Nursing in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a healthcare system comprised of private and public organizations. Oncology services are rapidly expanding in the private sector, with investment in oncologists and surgeons trained in the USA or the United Kingdom. However, there is minimal investment in oncology nurses, as there is a lack of recognition of specialist nursing roles and no UAE framework for developing and training oncology nurses. This chapter explores the current state of oncology nursing in the UAE and the areas for development to ensure that UAE oncology nursing practice is recognized as a specialist area on par with international standards.