- Strong government attendance, including the Ministry of Health and Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, Department of Health Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Health Authority, underscores Dubai's role as a central hub for healthcare leadership and innovation.
- Record international attendance and 15% year-on-year exhibition space growth will ensure WHX in Dubai is the largest edition in the event's history
- World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai will take place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 9-12 February 2026, welcoming more than 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14 January 2026: WHX debuts at Dubai Exhibition Centre (Feb 9–12, 2026) with key UAE health authorities and leading players.

Event space up 15% for ~4,300 exhibitors and 235,000 visits from 180+ countries.

32 country pavilions, first-time Slovakia, Thailand, Croatia; exhibitors include GE, United Imaging, Canon, Siemens, Philips, and Al Khayyat Investments.

Ross Williams, Commercial Director, Informa Markets Healthcare, said: "The level of engagement we are seeing from government health authorities across the UAE underscores WHX in Dubai's role as a critical platform for healthcare leadership, policy dialogue, and system-wide collaboration. Bringing these entities together highlights the strategic importance of WHX in Dubai as a space where public and private sector leaders align on the future direction of healthcare.

" As governments across the region prioritise innovation, resilience, and sustainable health systems, we're providing a global platform to support that ambition. Moving to the Dubai Exhibition Centre enables unprecedented participation at scale, bringing policy, investment, and innovation together to drive tangible healthcare impact locally and internationally. "

WHX Dubai focuses on a future-focused content program with three flagship stages on healthcare transformation and an expanded show floor, plus CME conferences from Feb 9–12.

In 2026, WHX Dubai runs with WHX Labs: WHX Dubai at Expo City Dubai, WHX Labs at DWTC (Feb 10–13), creating a city-wide healthcare experience. Together, they expect 270,000+ visits and 4,800 exhibitors.

WHX in Dubai and WHX Labs in Dubai are held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.

For more information or to register for the event, please visit https://www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/dubai/e...