Dubai, UAE: World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai, formerly Arab Health, has announced a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to enhance the event’s international reach. In 2026, WHX will move to the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) for the first time, adding 11,343 sqm to its footprint, bringing the total space to 74,402 sqm. The move supports broader networking, hospitality, and exhibition opportunities for participants.

The 2026 edition, held from 9–12 February, will host over 235,000 professional visits and 4,300 exhibitors, featuring six CME-accredited conferences, four certified bootcamps, and three headline stages: Future X, Frontiers, and Visionary.

Key Quotes:

• Sholto Douglas-Home, Expo City Dubai: “Through this partnership, we are creating new platforms for the global healthcare community to connect, showcase and collaborate.”
• Solenne Singer, Informa Markets: “The move to DEC marks an exciting new chapter for WHX, offering scale and flexibility to meet rising global demand and creating new spaces for connection, networking, and cultural exchange.”

The partnership emphasizes sustainability and inclusivity, with Expo City Dubai offering wheelchair accessibility, braille signage, and mobility assistance services. Many venues have achieved ISO 20121:2024 certification for sustainable events management, supporting carbon-conscious practices and ethical sourcing.

WHX Dubai will be co-timed with WHX Labs Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East), held at DWTC from 10–13 February, together forming the world’s largest healthcare event with more than 270,000 professional visits and 4,800 exhibitors.

The events are held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a global healthcare hub.

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This expansion reflects WHX and Expo City Dubai’s commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth within the healthcare industry.