World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, formerly known as Arab Health, The 2026 edition of the event will mark a turning point by bringing together, for the first time ever, the United Arab Emirates' leading governmental health entities. The event will be held from 9 to 12 February 2026 in the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and will be the biggest edition in its history.
The strong institutional presence - with the confirmation of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHaP)the Dubai Health Authoritythe Department of Health Abu Dhabi and the Sharjah Health Authority, among other key bodies - reinforces Dubai's role as a strategic hub for health leadership, innovation and public-private cooperation on an international scale.
In addition to these entities, the following will also participate Dubai Health, Dubai Healthcare City Authority, Emirates Health Servicesthe Emirates Council for Integrative Medicine and the Emirates Drug Establishment, WHX in Dubai is a key platform for policy dialogue, health systems advancement and public-private sector alignment.
The biggest edition in WHX history
The growth of the event reflects the increasing global relevance of the health sector. To respond to the high institutional and business demand, WHX in Dubai has increased its exhibition space by 15% compared to the previous year.. The 2026 edition foresees 4,300 exhibitors and more than 235,000 professional visits, from more than 180 countries.
The international character of the event will be reinforced by the participation of 32 national pavilions, including debutants such as Slovakia, Thailand and Croatia, These will be added to established markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Countries such as China, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Korea will significantly increase their presence with larger pavilions than in 2025.
The exhibition area will feature some of the world's leading largest and most prominent stands in the event's history, with the participation of global and regional leaders such as GE Healthcare, Siemens, Philips, Canon, United Imaging, American Hospital, Saudi German Health, Almoosa Health Group and Al Khayyat Investments., among others. His presence confirms WHX in Dubai as a key market for innovation, investment and large-scale strategic alliances.
Ross Williams, Commercial Director of Informa Markets Healthcare, The level of involvement of Emirati health authorities demonstrates the critical role of WHX in Dubai as a platform for leadership, policy dialogue and systemic collaboration. Bringing these entities together underlines the strategic importance of the event in defining the future of healthcare.
Future-oriented health content
Beyond the exhibition, WHX in Dubai 2026 will reinforce its commitment to a content programme focusing on health system transformation, structured around three major thematic scenarios.
- Future X Stagededicated to disruptive and scalable innovation, with the participation of unicorn founders, investors, digital health experts and leaders of healthcare institutions.
- Frontiers StageFocus on the scientific and clinical advances that will shape the medicine of the future, including biotechnology, oncology, women's health, wellness and longevity, precision medicine and regenerative therapies.
- Visionary StageThe event will be a space for executives, policy makers and investors to discuss key topics such as artificial intelligence applied to healthcare, healthcare investment, ESG, women's leadership and governance of large healthcare systems.
As a novelty, the event will launch the WHX Deep Dive Series, an educational format that combines practical bootcamps y executive masterclasses, The programme will be taught by leading institutions and international experts. In addition to the GCE accredited congresses, The programme will cover specialties such as general surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, urology, radiology, public health and patient safety.
An unprecedented event on a global scale
In 2026, WHX in Dubai will be held concurrently with WHX Labs in Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East), creating a city-scale healthcare experience between Expo City Dubai and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Together, the two events will attract more than 270,000 professionals and 4,800 exhibitors, and consolidating its position as a the world's largest health event.
WHX in Dubai and WHX Labs in Dubai are being held under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates, reaffirming the country's commitment to innovation, sustainability and global leadership in health. Info to attend and exhibit: https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/dubai/en/home.html.
