The Arab Board of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Part I Exam is a written preliminary exam held twice yearly (around May and November) and is open to candidates after completing at least 9 months of residency training. The exam focuses on basic sciences relevant to anesthesia—such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and physics—alongside introductory anesthesia concepts. Candidates are usually allowed three attempts, but a fourth attempt may be granted with the program director’s recommendation and approval by the Board. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass, and successful completion of Part I is necessary before progressing to the Final Written Exam and subsequently the Clinical/Oral Exam.