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WHX Labs Dubai

Laboratory Management

Theme: Future-Ready Laboratories: Leading with Strategy, Innovation, and Resilience

10 February 2026

The Laboratory Management Track at WHX Labs Dubai 2026 brings together executive-level decision-makers and clinical laboratory leaders to address the evolving complexities of lab operations in a data-driven, innovation-centric world. Positioned at the intersection of leadership, quality, finance, and future workforce development, the track fosters dialogue on steering modern diagnostic labs toward resilience and strategic growth. With regional and global perspectives, the program is tailored for senior professionals navigating the transformation of laboratory ecosystems.
Chairs
Dr Hiba Al Humaidan
Dr Hiba Al Humaidan
Director & Chair,
Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Dubai Health, UAE
Dr Laila AbdelWareth
Dr Laila AbdelWareth
CEO,
National Reference Laboratory (NRL); Chair, Clinical Pathology, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; President, Emirates Clinical Chemistry Society, UAE
  • Strategic Leadership in Diagnostic Laboratories:
    Governance models, mergers & acquisitions, leadership competencies, and value-based care alignment.
  • Quality, Compliance & Accreditation in the Era of Innovation:
    ISO standards evolution, digital QA/QC, risk management, and inspection readiness.
  • Workforce Transformation & Culture in Medical Laboratories:
    Talent retention, hybrid skillsets, generational shifts, wellbeing, and automation-readiness.
  • Financial Sustainability and Smart Operations:
    Cost optimization, ROI of automation, public-private models, and AI in resource management.
  • Expert-led discussions on lab governance, resilience and public-private partnerships.
  • Deep dives into automation ROI and generational workforce shifts in labs.
  • Cross-sector insights on AI in resource management and quality systems digitization.
  • Strong mix of regional leadership and international thought leaders in lab transformation.
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