Arab Health Returns To Dubai For Its 2025 Edition

Arab Health, the premier exhibition for the healthcare sector in the Middle East, returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 50th edition from January 27-30, 2025. This year’s edition will see Arab Health host over 3,800 exhibitors and leading healthcare figures and welcome more than 60,000 visitors and 3,400 conference delegates from over 180 countries, with many showcasing world-exclusive innovations and the latest advancements in healthcare. Held under the theme “Where the World of Healthcare Meets,” Arab Health 2025 will see industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and innovators converge in Dubai to discuss the future of healthcare in the region. 

With the global healthcare market expected to reach an unprecedented US$780 billion by 2030, Arab Health 2025 will provide attendees with insights into advancements in the sector through training sessions, workshops, and seminars conducted by industry experts. The exhibition will feature discussions and showcases of the latest trends in remote care, digital health tools, diagnostics, precision and preventive medicine, and patient-centered care, as well as how technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the future of healthcare.

For the first time at Arab Health 2025, Morocco and Latvia will debut their country pavilions, joining long-established participants like the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, both of which are significantly expanding their presence with additional floor space. Other country pavilions featured in the 2025 edition include the USA, China, India, Singapore, and Taiwan, among others.

Building on the success of last year’s event, Arab Health 2025 will host some of the most prominent names in the industry, including global innovators like GE Healthcare, Philips, Siemens Healthineers, Cleveland Clinic, and UCLA Healthcare, alongside leading regional players such as PureHealth and Mubadala Health.

This year will also welcome a variety of international exhibitors making their debut, such as Daigo, Fapomed, Global Medical Technology, Global Pharma Healthcare, Levity Products, Mark Ortho Care, and others, all set to showcase their offerings in the Al Mustaqbal Hall. The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) will also return to the event, accompanied by a delegation of UK HealthTech companies, hospital groups, regional accelerators, government representatives, and healthcare leaders.

The expanded Arab Health Village will make a comeback, offering attendees a relaxed setting to network while enjoying food and beverages. This space will remain open during the event's daily schedule and into the evening.

Here’s what to expect from the four-day event: 

World Of Wellness And Healthcare ESG  

Highlighting the event's commitment to innovation, the 50th-anniversary edition will introduce the World of Wellness and Healthcare Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) conferences, with a focus on the future of healthcare. Located in the newly-expanded Al Mustaqbal Hall, the Eco-Sphere, a brand-new show floor feature dedicated to wellness and sustainability initiatives, attendees can explore innovative advancements, from pharmaceutical breakthroughs to health tourism projects, all aimed at promoting a healthier and more sustainable future. 

The World of Wellness will explore topics such as the future of longevity and age reversal, advanced wellness wearables, mental health innovations, nutrition and wellness approaches, as well as personalized healthcare and genomics.

Smart Hospital And Infrastructure Forum 

The Smart Hospital and Infrastructure Forum, supported by Cityscape, will offer visitors an experience in the future of healthcare. This showcase will demonstrate innovative and sustainable healthcare technologies, highlighting their seamless integration with advanced medical equipment to improve patient care environments. It will feature initiatives that emphasize energy-efficient medical devices, waste-reduction practices, and circular economy best practices.

Transformation Zone And Innov8 Startup Competition 

A platform for emerging entrepreneurs and innovators to present their ideas and engage with potential investors, the Transformation Zone will host talks, product demonstrations, and the Innov8 Startup competition, with a $10,000 prize up for grabs. 

Executive Networking Lounge 

Arab Health’s Executive Networking Lounge is an exclusive space where visitors can network with influential healthcare professionals and uncover exciting new investment opportunities. This dynamic space is designed for high-level venture capitalists, angel investors, private equity firms, healthcare leaders, multinational companies, and family offices—offering a unique chance to connect, collaborate, and drive the future of healthcare. 

Future Health Summit 

Back with a spotlight on “AI in Action: Transforming Healthcare Delivery,” this exclusive summit will bring together global experts to explore the transformative impact of AI on healthcare. This invite-only summit offers senior government officials and healthcare CEOs a unique opportunity to network and gain valuable insights into the upcoming innovative advancements in the industry.  Attendees will gain insights from leading experts in the field, including distinguished speakers representing the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Google, PwC Middle East, and Amazon Web Services.

Abu Dhabi Department Of Health’s Transformative Vision For HealthCare 

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) will present the UAE’s capital’s transformative healthcare vision at Arab Health 2025, focusing on "Innovation, Collaboration, and Bold Ambition." Abu Dhabi’s DoH will highlight pioneering projects aimed at predicting, preventing, and personalizing healthcare, in line with Abu Dhabi’s goal of creating an intelligent, sustainable healthcare system. 

DoH will showcase a variety of transformative projects, including genomic applications and personalized medicine initiatives that utilize genetic data to create effective treatment and prevention plans. Visitors will also learn about Abu Dhabi’s Centres of Excellence (CoE), which provide advanced care in specialized medical fields.  

The Sahatna mobile app will be featured as a groundbreaking tool that empowers patients by simplifying access to healthcare services, putting them at the forefront of their health journey. These innovations underscore Abu Dhabi’s vision for a smart, resilient, and patient-centered healthcare system. 

As part of its participation at Arab Health 2025, DoH will host a series of panel discussions with global healthcare leaders and innovators. These discussions will cover crucial topics shaping the future of healthcare, including the potential of genomics and personalized medicine to revolutionize treatment and prevention, the shift from reactive to proactive wellness care, the role of translational research in driving innovation, and the impact of artificial intelligence on healthcare systems. 

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conferences  

Medical professionals attending Arab Health 2025 will have the opportunity to participate in nine CME-accredited conferences held at Conrad Hotel Dubai. These conferences will cover a wide range of specialties, including radiology, obstetrics and gynecology, quality management, surgery, emergency medicine, infection control, public health, decontamination and sterilization, and healthcare leadership, in addition to an exclusive, invite-only orthopedics conference for top professionals in the field. 

Additionally, four new thought leadership conferences will be held, including EmpowHer: Women in Healthcare, Digital Health and AI, Healthcare Leadership, and Investment. 

About Arab Health 

Established in 1975 with just over 40 exhibitors, Arab Health has evolved into a globally renowned event. Originally centered on displaying medical products, the exhibition steadily expanded during the 1980s and 1990s, attracting more regional and international participants, and achieved global recognition in the 2000s. 

All photos from Arab Health 2024. Courtesy of Arab Health.