Dubai will welcome over 235,000 healthcare professionals from 180 countries when World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai opens its doors at the new Dubai Exhibition Centre this February. The event, previously known as Arab Health, has grown into the healthcare industry’s most significant annual gathering.
Running from 9-12 February 2026 under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, WHX Dubai brings together more than 4,300 exhibitors showcasing the latest medical innovations, from AI-powered diagnostic tools to breakthrough treatment technologies.
What Makes This Event Essential
For healthcare professionals, the expo offers rare access to continuing medical education (CME) accredited conferences. Over 300 speakers will share insights on clinical practice, digital health transformation, and healthcare management. It’s a chance to earn professional credits while learning from experts shaping the industry.
Business leaders will find substantial opportunities here. Hospital procurement teams scout new equipment, distributors meet manufacturers, and investors discover promising healthtech startups. The deals closed at this event each year run into billions of dirhams.
This year introduces Healthcare Week, with WHX Labs Dubai running concurrently at Dubai World Trade Centre from 10-13 February. Together, these events attract 270,000 professionals and nearly 5,000 exhibitors across both venues.
What to Expect
The expo features three main presentation stages—Future X, Frontiers, and the newly launched Visionary Stage. There’s also an invitation-only Future Health Summit where senior executives discuss artificial intelligence’s role in healthcare, plus the Xcelerate competition highlighting innovative startups.
Major partners include Emirates Health Services, Dubai Health, Pure Health, M42, and GE Healthcare, reflecting strong alignment with the UAE’s national healthcare priorities.
Registration Details
Early bird tickets start at AED 239, with Standard, Advantage, and Platinum packages available depending on your needs. Registration is open now at worldhealthexpo.com.
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