Nearly 2000 public and private providers across Abu Dhabi now share records for roughly 3 million people through Malaffi (NIH). If you run a clinic in the UAE, you need to meet Riayati and NABIDH requirements while getting your staff comfortable with the Malaffi user interface. Mastering these steps can keep you audit-ready and streamline patient care.

Key takeaway
Understanding how Riayati, NABIDH and Malaffi differ—and learning to navigate the Malaffi user interface—will help you unlock faster workflows and tighter compliance.

compare riayati, nabidh and malaffi

Before you dive into the platform, it helps to know which framework does what.

Framework	Launch year	Scope	Core requirement
Riayati	2010	Federal health ID for every UAE resident	Unique patient identifier, consent capture
NABIDH	2022	Dubai’s unified medical record system	Mandatory fields for new patient registration
Malaffi	2019	Abu Dhabi health information exchange	Secure data sharing across 2000 providers

Quick steps

• List which fields each framework mandates in your clinic forms
• Map overlaps to reduce duplicate data entry
  Watch out for
• NABIDH’s extra registration fields (they add 5–8 inputs per new record)
• Confusion over patient IDs if you mix Riayati and Malaffi numbers

navigate the malaffi user interface

Once you register with Malaffi you’ll see a clean dashboard organized by patient, encounter and data type. Here’s how to turn clicks into insights.

core modules and tabs

• Patient demographics: view name, date of birth, Riayati ID
• Encounters: check visits, diagnoses and care plans
• Laboratory results: filter by date, test type or provider
• Radiology reports and images: open high-resolution scans in-line
• Immunizations and medications: reconcile doses across facilities
• Genomics and AI risk view: flag chronic condition risks early

advanced features and permissions

Only Level 1 users can “break the privacy seal” to view all sensitive data. Your IT team sets these roles under ADHICS standards (Malaffi FAQ).

Quick steps

• Assign Level 1 roles to senior clinicians only
• Bookmark frequently used tabs in your browser
  Watch out for
• Phased data rollout means not all modules appear at once
• Overloading filters can slow dashboard performance

optimize your clinic workflows

A smooth interface helps, but pairing Malaffi with your clinic management software brings the biggest gains.

1. Train your team on core navigation—schedule a live demo
2. Link to your EMR using malaffi software benefits for seamless patient lookup
3. Set up custom templates for your specialty notes
4. Use the Patient Risk View to trigger follow-up reminders
5. Rely on malaffi support services for troubleshooting

Quick steps

• Draft a simple SOP covering log-in, role checks and data entry
• Run a pilot on 10 records to spot UI quirks
  Watch out for
• Slow network links can delay image loading
• Keep audit logs active to track who viewed sensitive data

recap and next steps

• Riayati, NABIDH and Malaffi serve different compliance zones
• The Malaffi user interface groups data by patient, encounter and type
• Assign clear roles, train your team and integrate with your EMR
• Watch for phased data releases and performance lags

Good news, this setup is easier than it sounds. Pick one module to roll out next week, train your staff, and watch your clinic’s efficiency and compliance improve.

faq

1. What is the Malaffi user interface?
   It’s the dashboard your clinic logs into to view shared health records across Abu Dhabi providers.

2. How do I get access to Malaffi?
   You request onboarding from the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and assign roles under ADHICS.

3. What permissions control sensitive data?
   Level 1 users can break the privacy seal, so grant that only to senior clinicians.

4. How does Malaffi differ from Riayati and NABIDH?
   Malaffi is an exchange platform in Abu Dhabi, Riayati is a federal ID system and NABIDH supports Dubai’s unified record.

5. Can I link Malaffi with my existing EMR?
   Yes, you can integrate via API—see our guide on malaffi software benefits for details.