In terms of strengthening the strategic partnership between the colleges of medicine and health sciences in the various higher education and health institutions to improve professional and medical competence, and to enhance educational outcomes in medical colleges through promotion of research and innovation to serve the interest of the UAE society, promote health care, and offer all medical specialties, a joint cooperation agreement was signed between the medical colleges, Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) to improve academic competencies and promote medical professions.