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Press and media enquiries

Welcome to the Press Centre

This page is designed for journalists, media outlets, and communications partners covering World Health Expo in 2027.

Here you’ll find the latest press releases, official announcements, and access to approved media assets to support your coverage before, during, and after the event.


UAE investment drives Middle East biopharma transformation

UAE investment drives Middle East biopharma transformation as precision medicine set for double-digit growth

7 October 2026

The UAE is laying the foundations for the Middle East’s next phase of biopharma growth, with national investment in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing reshaping how medicines are discovered, developed and produced across the region

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Health security and chronic disease prevention

Health security and chronic disease prevention climb government agendas as WHX Leaders 2027 responds to shifting global health priorities

28 September 2026

Health systems worldwide are approaching a demographic turning point. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that the number of people aged 60 and over will more than double

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World Health Expo to showcase trillion-dollar growth

World Health Expo to showcase trillion-dollar growth across pharma, biotech, longevity and wellness at 2027 edition

24 August 2026

World Health Expo (WHX) is expanding its focus on some of healthcare’s fastest-growing markets, cementing Dubai’s role as a leader in longevity, biotech, life sciences and pharma. The new Pharma, Biotech, Longevity and Wellness industry sectors will showcase the trillion-dollar growth

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World Healthcare Week

World Healthcare Week launches as a connected global week bringing together healthcare trade, technology and leadership

17 June 2026

As healthcare systems worldwide face rising demand, workforce shortages and rapid technological transformation, World Healthcare Week will deliver a connected global week for partnerships, innovation and strategic dialogue required to address some of the industry's most pressing challenges.

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WHX in Dubai

World Health Expo to brings together key UAE government entities during the groundbreaking 2026 edition

14 January 2026

World Health Expo (WHX), will bring together the UAE’s health authorities and leading healthcare sector bodies

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AI and Digital

AI and Digital Innovation in GCC Healthcare: Building System-Level Intelligence

13 January 2026

Healthcare in the GCC is being shaped by three powerful dynamics coming together: growing demand for care, an increased focus on managing chronic conditions,

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The GCC

The GCC Biotech Transformation: Advancing Biotech R&D

13 January 2026

The GCC region is actively shifting its focus from hydrocarbons by investing in R&D-anchored healthcare and biotechnology sectors.

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WHX

WHX to debut specialised Biotech & Life Sciences Zone as sector growth accelerates globally

15 December 2025

World Health Expo (WHX), which takes place from 9-12 February 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), has officially announced the launch of a new dedicated Biotech & Life Sciences zone

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Dubai to host

Dubai to host the world’s largest healthcare event with record international exhibitors and visitors

3 November 2025

World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, formerly Arab Health, and World Health Expo Labs in Dubai, previously Medlab Middle East, will welcome the largest international gathering of health professionals

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World Health Expo and Expo City Dubai

World Health Expo and Expo City Dubai announce strategic partnership ahead of the 2026 edition

27 October 2025

World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, formerly Arab Health, has announced a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai, reflecting a shared vision to expand the healthcare event’s global platform

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Spokespeople will be available for scheduled interviews both before and during the event.

Contact the press office

To register for a press pass, request interviews, use our content, or discuss media partnerships, please get in touch with the team at pr.whxdubai@informa.com