Dubai, UAE – This week, the UAE is hosting 3 global health events in Dubai, strengthening its position as a global center for leadership in the healthcare sector, investment and innovation.
These events include the World Health Expo (WHOX) Leaders’ Summit and the World Health Expo (formerly known as the Arab Health Expo).
In addition to the (WHX Labs) exhibition in Dubai (formerly known as Medlab Middle East).
The World Health Expo (WHOX) Leaders’ Summit and the World Health Expo will be held from February 9 to 12 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai.
WHX Labs will also be held in Dubai from February 10 to 13 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The World Health Fair Leaders Summit will kick off with a special show on Sunday, February 8.
It highlights how data-driven digital healthcare systems and artificial intelligence are imposing new approaches to policy, governance, and leadership.
More than 4,300 exhibitors from over 180 countries are participating in World Health Organization 2026, along with hundreds of international experts and speakers. The exhibition provides a global platform for dialogue on innovation in healthcare delivery.
Federal and local health authorities participate in it, to review an integrated national vision, focusing on building a healthier life and enhancing the quality of health well-being in a sustainable manner in the Emirates.
The Leaders Summit (WHX) will be launched in Dubai, in line with UAE Vision 2031.
At a time of increasing global pressure on healthcare systems.
An aging population, rising rates of chronic diseases, a shortage of medical staff, which the World Health Organization expects to reach approximately 11 million health workers by 2030, and rising costs are all placing increasing pressure on infrastructure.
Leaders Summit «WHX»
The WHX Leaders Summit is being held in Dubai as a high-level forum targeting senior decision-makers in the global health sector.
The event brings together some 200 leading leaders, including health ministers, government strategy experts, CEOs, and global investors.
In addition to influential figures in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital health.
The summit will discuss policy alignment, institutional readiness, long-term system resilience, and the investment and governance models needed to support next-generation healthcare systems.
During its participation in the exhibition, the Emirates Health Services Corporation will showcase 28 innovative projects distributed across six strategic axes.
health solutions
This package of projects gains its importance from its transformative nature.
22 of these projects, representing more than 78%, represent initiatives unique to the Emirates Health Services Corporation at the local, regional and international levels.
Reflecting its advanced position in adopting non-traditional health solutions, and the transition of innovation from being a technical concept to a viable and scalable operational model.
The Foundation implements these projects in partnership with 16 strategic entities from the health innovation system.
This is part of an integrated model that fosters partnerships between the government sector, research and development institutions, and companies specializing in medical technologies.
To support national readiness to meet future health challenges.
On the sidelines of its participation in the World Health Exhibition, the Foundation is launching the fourth edition of the Conference on Excellence in Healthcare, with the participation of a group of specialized international entities.
