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Mid East Info
06-08-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai to combine in 2026 to form the world's largest healthcare event - Middle East Business News and Information
More than 270,000 professionals from 180 countries and over 4,800 exhibitors will come together in Dubai for one week to shape the industry The events take place from 9-13 February 2026, in two iconic locations – Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) – forming a city-wide event Together, WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai will transform Dubai into a global hub for healthcare innovation and collaboration Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2025 : Informa has announced the launch of the world's largest healthcare event, following the decision to hold two flagship events simultaneously in 2026. From 9-13 February 2026, WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) and WHX Labs Dubai (previously Medlab Middle East) will bring together more than 270,000 healthcare leaders from 180 countries and over 4,800 exhibitors, transforming Dubai into a global healthcare hub and an incubator for medical advancement. For decades, these events have positioned Dubai at the centre of global healthcare discussions. Co-timed in 2026, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, they will combine to create the world's largest healthcare event – a city-wide opportunity for dealmaking, networking and knowledge-sharing that addresses universal healthcare and laboratory challenges. WHX Dubai will be held from 9-12 February at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai, marking the first time in its 50-year history that the event will take place outside the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The show will attract an international audience and serve as a global platform for innovation, enabling exhibitors to showcase solutions across nine diverse product sectors, including medical devices, imaging and diagnostics, and healthcare infrastructure. The 50 th edition of the event, which took place earlier this year, generated a record-breaking $2.57 billion in business value, with each exhibitor experiencing an average impact of $2.14 million. WHX Dubai 2026 is set to advance global health with a forward-thinking programme that includes seven CME-accredited conferences and over 250 speakers. This edition will introduce four new certified boot camps and three dedicated stages: the Future X Stage for cutting-edge ideas; the Frontiers Stage, which will present the latest advancements in science, wellness, and life sciences; and the Visionary Stage, where global leaders will share insightful perspectives on investment, leadership, artificial intelligence, and ESG. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, WHX Labs Dubai will be held from 10-13 February at DWTC. Under the banner of '25 Years of Laboratory Innovation: Uniting Communities for Better Health' , the event will showcase excellence in laboratories, diagnostics and precision medicine. Last year, the WHX Labs Dubai generated $621 million in business. It served as a platform connecting key buyers, government ministries, and decision-makers who are driving diagnostics-related innovation and investment in the Middle East. WHX Labs Dubai will highlight the latest advancements from across the medical lab ecosystem through eight product pillars. Additionally, the 25th Annual Laboratory Management and Medicine Congress will feature eight CME-accredited scientific conference tracks with 250 global thought leaders and laboratory specialists. Attendees can also engage in industry-defining conversations at the WHX Labs Roundtables and participate in two new clinician conferences: the Precision Health Global Forum and the Antimicrobial Resistance Leadership Global Summit. Solenne Singer, Senior Vice President at Informa Markets, said: 'WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai are both well-established events with a proven track record of advancing knowledge and trade at both regional and global levels. We are delighted to host them concurrently to form the world's largest healthcare event, which will transform Dubai into a hub for the global healthcare ecosystem for five enlightening days. 'Dubai's unique position will enable bold ideas and breakthroughs to cross borders rapidly, accelerating the spread of solutions from one market to another while reinforcing the UAE's status as an international centre for healthcare transformation. By hosting the world's largest healthcare event, our attendees will make a significant contribution to future advances in medical excellence and innovation in the UAE and beyond.' About World Health Expo: World Health Expo (WHX) unifies Informa's healthcare events globally to enhance connection and collaboration under a single brand. By integrating each event within the Informa Markets Healthcare portfolio, WHX seeks to increase their influence, encouraging greater innovation, stronger connections, and transformative progress within the healthcare ecosystem. Born from the legacy of Arab Health, WHX Dubai is more than a meeting point; it's the catalyst for global investment, cross-border collaboration, and the next wave of healthcare innovation. As the world converges in Dubai, WHX becomes the stage where game-changing partnerships are forged and the future of healthcare is accelerated. This is where progress begins, and the world takes notice. WHX Labs Dubai is the region's leading platform for laboratory innovation, diagnostics, and scientific discovery. Bringing together global experts, suppliers, and healthcare professionals, it's where the future of lab technology is accelerated, and where the next breakthroughs in patient care begin. WHX Dubai will be held from 9-12 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai. WHX Labs Dubai will be held from 10-13 February at DWTC.
Zawya
06-08-2025
- Business
- Zawya
WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai to combine in 2026 to form the world's largest healthcare event
More than 270, 000 professionals from 180 countries and over 4,800 exhibitors will come together in Dubai for one week to shape the industry The events take place from 9-13 February 2026, in two iconic locations - Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) - forming a city-wide event Together, WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai will transform Dubai into a global hub for heal thcare innovation and collaboration Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Informa has announced the launch of the world's largest healthcare event, following the decision to hold two flagship events simultaneously in 2026. From 9-13 February 2026, WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) and WHX Labs Dubai (previously Medlab Middle East) will bring together more than 270,000 healthcare leaders from 180 countries and over 4,800 exhibitors, transforming Dubai into a global healthcare hub and an incubator for medical advancement. For decades, these events have positioned Dubai at the centre of global healthcare discussions. Co-timed in 2026, under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, they will combine to create the world's largest healthcare event – a city-wide opportunity for dealmaking, networking and knowledge-sharing that addresses universal healthcare and laboratory challenges. WHX Dubai will be held from 9-12 February at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai, marking the first time in its 50-year history that the event will take place outside the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The show will attract an international audience and serve as a global platform for innovation, enabling exhibitors to showcase solutions across nine diverse product sectors, including medical devices, imaging and diagnostics, and healthcare infrastructure. The 50th edition of the event, which took place earlier this year, generated a record-breaking $2.57 billion in business value, with each exhibitor experiencing an average impact of $2.14 million. WHX Dubai 2026 is set to advance global health with a forward-thinking programme that includes seven CME-accredited conferences and over 250 speakers. This edition will introduce four new certified boot camps and three dedicated stages: the Future X Stage for cutting-edge ideas; the Frontiers Stage, which will present the latest advancements in science, wellness, and life sciences; and the Visionary Stage, where global leaders will share insightful perspectives on investment, leadership, artificial intelligence, and ESG. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, WHX Labs Dubai will be held from 10-13 February at DWTC. Under the banner of "25 Years of Laboratory Innovation: Uniting Communities for Better Health", the event will showcase excellence in laboratories, diagnostics and precision medicine. Last year, the WHX Labs Dubai generated $621 million in business. It served as a platform connecting key buyers, government ministries, and decision-makers who are driving diagnostics-related innovation and investment in the Middle East. WHX Labs Dubai will highlight the latest advancements from across the medical lab ecosystem through eight product pillars. Additionally, the 25th Annual Laboratory Management and Medicine Congress will feature eight CME-accredited scientific conference tracks with 250 global thought leaders and laboratory specialists. Attendees can also engage in industry-defining conversations at the WHX Labs Roundtables and participate in two new clinician conferences: the Precision Health Global Forum and the Antimicrobial Resistance Leadership Global Summit. Solenne Singer, Senior Vice President at Informa Markets, said: 'WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai are both well-established events with a proven track record of advancing knowledge and trade at both regional and global levels. We are delighted to host them concurrently to form the world's largest healthcare event, which will transform Dubai into a hub for the global healthcare ecosystem for five enlightening days. 'Dubai's unique position will enable bold ideas and breakthroughs to cross borders rapidly, accelerating the spread of solutions from one market to another while reinforcing the UAE's status as an international centre for healthcare transformation. By hosting the world's largest healthcare event, our attendees will make a significant contribution to future advances in medical excellence and innovation in the UAE and beyond.' About World Health Expo World Health Expo (WHX) unifies Informa's healthcare events globally to enhance connection and collaboration under a single brand. By integrating each event within the Informa Markets Healthcare portfolio, WHX seeks to increase their influence, encouraging greater innovation, stronger connections, and transformative progress within the healthcare ecosystem. Born from the legacy of Arab Health, WHX Dubai is more than a meeting point; it's the catalyst for global investment, cross-border collaboration, and the next wave of healthcare innovation. As the world converges in Dubai, WHX becomes the stage where game-changing partnerships are forged and the future of healthcare is accelerated. This is where progress begins, and the world takes notice. WHX Labs Dubai is the region's leading platform for laboratory innovation, diagnostics, and scientific discovery. Bringing together global experts, suppliers, and healthcare professionals, it's where the future of lab technology is accelerated, and where the next breakthroughs in patient care begin. WHX Dubai will be held from 9-12 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai. WHX Labs Dubai will be held from 10-13 February at DWTC.
Zawya
06-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Medlab Middle East spotlights AI in African diagnostics as the 24th edition of the event concludes
Medlab Middle East concludes today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, having showcased more than 800 exhibitors from over 40 countries The event returns in February 2026 as WHX Labs Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Amid rapid transformation in Africa's healthcare sector, Medlab Middle East hosted a dedicated session today on ' Doing Business in Africa - Transforming Diagnostic Business Models with AI and other Technologies to Access New Markets '. Led by the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), the event brought together industry leaders, policymakers and healthcare innovators to explore AI-driven solutions and the technological advancements shaping Africa's diagnostics landscape. With growing healthcare demands and underserved markets, Africa presents significant opportunities for businesses leveraging AI, automation and data-driven solutions. The ABCHealth session highlighted the innovative approaches, key market-entry strategies, and technology-driven collaborations that enable businesses to tap into Africa's dynamic and evolving healthcare ecosystem, fostering sustainable growth and improved health outcomes. During the welcome address, Dr Mories Atok i, CEO, African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), Nigeria said: 'Whether you represent a government body, a private enterprise, or an academic institution, the contributions today matter. Together, we have the opportunity to overcome barriers and harness the power of artificial intelligence and other technologies to transform the diagnostics business models that will define the future of healthcare in the African continent. Today is about maximising the opportunities to exchange ideas, network, connect and inspire one another.' The opening keynote session by Professor Hatem Mostafa ElGabaly, Former Minister of Health, Egypt, highlighted the importance of African countries and the opportunities to support and promote businesses from the country. He said, 'The current state of health diagnostics in Africa is prohibited by the limited access to advanced diagnostic tools. In some regions, there is only one radiologist per 500,000 people. In addition, there is a high disease burden with an inadequate healthcare infrastructure. Africa accounts for 24% of the global disease burden but only 3% of the global health workforce. This underscores the importance of investment, which has the potential to improve health outcomes and economic growth, as well as utilising technology to leapfrog traditional healthcare models.' In addition to the Africa-focused session, Medlab Middle East has hosted two high-level breakfast forums this week, which brought together global and regional laboratory leaders to discuss the key issues shaping the future of diagnostics and healthcare. The Global Lab Leaders Breakfast Forum gathered Medlab portfolio global advisers, scientific chairs, international partners and stakeholders to tackle the global harmonisation of laboratory practices. Discussions at the new forum also explored the critical role of labs in managing global health crises, fostering international collaboration, and shaping the future of laboratory medicine. Themed 'Strengthening cooperation amongst laboratories in the GCC', the GCC Lab Leaders Forum at Medlab Middle East brought together officials, experts and specialists from both public and private sector laboratories and national standardisation bodies across the region. The forum focused on strengthening laboratory networks region-wide, with topics addressed including career pathways for medical laboratory professionals and the formation of a GCC medical lab alliance. Medlab Middle East concludes today having featured over 800 exhibitors from over 40 countries and welcoming an expected attendee count of 20,000 visitors. In addition to the ABCHealth Forum and Leaders' Breakfast Forums, new features this year have included the Women's Health Leadership Forum, Precision Medicine Leadership Forum and the CME-accredited Lab Automation conference track. The event has brought together exhibitors and visitors from more than 180 countries, providing an unrivalled platform to showcase the latest innovations and discover a wide variety of cutting-edge medical laboratory products and services. The key product categories showcased at Medlab Middle East are Disposable, Healthcare/General Services, Imaging, Infrastructure, IT, Laboratory, Medical Equipment and Pharma/Nutrition. Industry leaders featured at the event include Al Borg Diagnostics, Fujifilm Middle East FZE, Horiba ABX SAS, Sysmex Middle East, Randox Laboratories and Snibe. After 24 years of success, Medlab Middle East is evolving into WHX Labs Dubai, uniting with the World Health Expo (WHX) to foster greater global collaboration, innovation and impact in the laboratory industry. WHX Labs Dubai will be joined by city-based events in Lagos, Cape Town, Nairobi, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok to strengthen relationships and accelerate knowledge sharing. The inaugural WHX Labs Dubai will take place from 9 to 12 February,2026. About Medlab Middle East As the MENA region's most prominent medical laboratory exhibition and congress, Medlab Middle East plays a crucial role in advancing the value of laboratory medicine worldwide, shaping the future of diagnostics by providing an international platform for laboratory industry leaders, including manufacturers, dealers and distributors to share best practice, showcase innovations, collaborate and network. Medlab Middle East stems from 15 years of growth alongside the MENA region's largest healthcare event, Arab Health. Now in its 24th year, this annual medical laboratory meeting brings together exhibitors and attendees from over 180 countries. Medlab Middle East will take place from 3 – 6 February 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. A digital event will occur from 4 December – 20 February 2025. 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