National Rehabilitation Center

What National Rehabilitation Center does

National Rehabilitation Center (NRC) is a UAE federal-government-owned specialty healthcare facility headquartered in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, and is the only integrated addiction treatment center in the country. Established in 2002 by directive of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, NRC delivers a full continuum of care comprising medically supervised detoxification (mean stay ~5 days), the Matrix Model relapse prevention program, inpatient motivational and supportive rehabilitation programs, outpatient clinics with 16-52 week treatment courses, and a structured after-care program. The center operates approximately 170 beds plus outpatient clinics and a recently opened Al Dhafra branch, staffed by a multidisciplinary team of 251-500 employees including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, internists, and laboratory personnel.

The underlying clinical platform combines evidence-based protocols aligned with WHO standards, with culturally adapted programming for UAE populations including gender-responsive and youth-focused tracks. Technology stack consists of integrated multidisciplinary assessment workflows (nursing, psychiatric, psychological, medical, and social evaluations feeding individualized treatment plans), the Matrix Model therapeutic module, and a digital e-services layer delivered via the Abu Dhabi TAMM government portal for appointments, medical reports, certificates, and training requests. CARF international accreditation was renewed for 3 years in 2025, and ongoing quality assurance is conducted via periodic ASAM audits. Partnerships with the UK National Addiction Center, Harvard Medical School's psychiatric hospital, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine underpin protocol fidelity and staff development.

NRC operates as a publicly funded entity: services are provided free of charge to UAE nationals, with fees applicable to non-UAE nationals. Distribution channels include the TAMM e-services portal, toll-free phone lines, walk-in appointments, and referrals from courts, police, and healthcare providers including Al Dhafra Hospitals. A secondary prevention and awareness arm runs 100+ community events annually in partnership with the Ministry of Defense, Abu Dhabi Police, schools, and universities. NRC is currently expanding into tobacco cessation, formalizing judicial and anti-narcotics authority partnerships, and pursuing a multi-site footprint within Abu Dhabi.

Name

National Rehabilitation Center

Legal name

National Rehabilitation Center

Website

https://nrc.gov.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

National Rehabilitation Center is a UAE federal-government specialty facility in Abu Dhabi delivering integrated addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention services to UAE nationals and residents via a 170-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and the TAMM e-services portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Healthcare

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment
• Drug rehabilitation
• Medical detoxification
• Relapse prevention
• Behavioral healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government-funded healthcare services: Services are provided free of charge for UAE nationals as a government-funded healthcare initiative. Fees are applied for non-UAE nationals. The center operates under government mandate established by late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 2002.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

National Rehabilitation Center delivers integrated and comprehensive addiction treatment and care services, including medical detoxification, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, psychological assessment, the Matrix Model relapse prevention program, after-care support, and supportive therapy programs. It also provides community awareness and prevention programs targeting youth, families, and organizations, supported by a government e-services platform for appointments and consultation requests.

Product overview

National Rehabilitation Center offers a comprehensive addiction treatment ecosystem comprising inpatient and outpatient services built around evidence-based protocols. The core offering includes medical detoxification, psychological assessment, the Matrix Model relapse prevention program, and after-care support. The center provides integrated e-services through the TAMM government portal for appointments, consultations, and reports. Supportive rehabilitation programs (pottery, sports, Quran memorization, religious counseling) complement clinical treatment, while awareness and prevention programs serve the broader community. The center recently launched a smoking cessation clinic and has expanded services with a new branch in the Al Dhafra region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inpatient Treatment Services Residential treatment programs including detoxification under medical supervision, motivational programs, and the Matrix Model relapse prevention program for adult and female patients.
• Outpatient Treatment Services
• Detoxification Program
• Medical and Psychological Assessment
• After-Care Program
• Follow-Up Visits Program
• Awareness and Prevention Programs
• Supportive Rehabilitation Programs
• Smoking Cessation Clinic Specialized tobacco cessation clinic offering innovative approaches to help individuals quit tobacco, launched as part of primary prevention efforts against smoking.
• E-Services Portal

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• PureHealth (بيورهيلث) / Al Dhafra HospitalsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025NRC participated as strategic partner at the 4th Al Dhafra Hospitals Health Forum 2025 organized by PureHealth, showcasing innovative prevention and treatment programs.
• National Anti-Narcotics Authority (الجهاز الوطني لمكافحة المخدرات)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2025Visit by HE Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, President of National Anti-Narcotics Authority, to explore cooperation and coordination in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Focus on strengthening national partnership to combat drug addiction.
• Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (دائرة القضاء)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2025Partnership for inmate rehabilitation programs. NRC was honored as supporting partner for World Inmate Day celebrations showcasing rehabilitation and awareness initiatives.
• Various Government and Private EntitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024More than 107 events implemented in 2024 in collaboration with government and private sector entities including Ministry of Defense, Abu Dhabi Police, schools, universities, and healthcare organizations.
• Irada Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (Dubai)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 November 2023Delegation from Irada center visited NRC to learn best practices aligned with WHO standards. Visit aimed at enhancing cooperation between government entities and unifying efforts in combating drug addiction.
• National Addiction Center (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of NRC providing initial expertise and standards for addiction treatment. Established international standards at NRC's inception in 2002.
• Harvard Medical School Psychiatric HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership over the past decade providing cutting-edge evidence-based treatment protocols and professional development for NRC staff.
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducts periodical audits to maintain treatment standards and fidelity at NRC. Most recent audit performed by ASAM representatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NRCUAE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/nrcuae
• Facebookfacebook.com/UAENRC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nrcuae
• Instagraminstagram.com/NRCUAE

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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