The world's largest healthcare event: setting a new global benchmark 

When people talk about healthcare's biggest challenges, they're usually thinking globally: how do we break down barriers, share what works, and get it to the people who need it most? 

From February 9th to 13th, 2026, we tackle that global ambition head-on as Dubai becomes the world's healthcare hub for a week. With over 270,000 healthcare professionals, over 4,800 exhibitors, 180+ countries represented and two powerhouse events side by side, this is healthcare's global crossroads.

Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC)  and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host two flagship World Health Expo events at the same time.

The power of two 

For decades, two flagship events WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) and WHX Labs Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East), have put Dubai at the heart of the global healthcare conversation.

WHX Dubai (Feb 9-12, Dubai Exhibition Centre) is the definitive platform for everything healthcare, including medical devices, imaging, and every part of the patient's journey.

WHX Labs Dubai (Feb 10-13, Dubai World Trade Centre), celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026, is the focal point for laboratory excellence, diagnostics, and precision medicine.

Running side-by-side for the first time in 2026, these two events will create the world's largest healthcare event. Over 270,000 professionals from more than 180 countries will come together in Dubai to shape the industry.

Dubai as a citywide healthcare network 

The world's largest healthcare event is not just about the numbers; it's also about the experience. 

With World Health Expo's two flagship events co-timed, the entire city transforms into a live healthcare network. Ideas that started on the show floor in flow into meetings, dinners, and encounters that revolutionise careers and companies. 

From startups to global hospital groups, policymakers to investors, the global healthcare ecosystem will be in one city. And with Dubai's unique position bridging emerging markets and established systems, it's where bold ideas cross borders faster.

What's in it for you?

The week of February 9th to 13th is when real progress will be made. Being part of the world's largest healthcare event gives you limitless opportunities to be part of the city that's driving healthcare excellence worldwide.

Global reach: Connect with 270,000+ professionals and over 4,800 exhibitors from 180+ countries – the world's biggest healthcare network, all in one city.

Cross-industry insights: Learn from leaders across the supply chain, from policymakers and hospital execs to tech founders, lab innovators, and investors.

Deals that matter: Find the right partners, buyers, and backers to bring your solutions to new markets. This is where business is done.

A platform you trust: You get the legacy, scale and credibility you know, but it's taken the next step to tackle the biggest challenges in healthcare together.

What it means for the industry 

So, what does this scale mean for the people shaping healthcare today?

When you get hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals in one city for a week, true progress gains traction. Ideas won't stay stuck in silos, a smart solution in one market can grow to another, and healthcare systems all around the world can develop what's working right now.

The world's largest healthcare event will be a city-wide network that breaks down barriers and helps people do what they came here to do: connect, share, and move healthcare forward together.

See you in Dubai

WHX Dubai and WHX Labs Dubai are co-timed to create the largest healthcare event in the world from February 9-13, 2026. With two world-class venues in DEC and DWTC, multiple networking spaces, and over 270,000 healthcare professionals, this is where the world of healthcare meets.

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