Arab Health, the Middle East’s largest and most important healthcare event and congress, will return to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 27-30 January 2025. The show will attract an international audience under the theme of ‘Where the world of healthcare meets.'
Last year, record-breaking business deals exceeding AED 9 billion were completed, along with record participation from 3,627 exhibitors and more than 58,000 visitors, which has increased year on year.
Since its inception in 1975 with just over 40 exhibitors, Arab Health has grown into a globally recognised event. Initially focused on showcasing medical products, the exhibition has grown steadily, increasing regional and international participants throughout the 80s and 90s before securing global recognition in the 2000s.
Today, Arab Health attracts an audience of leading healthcare figures and international exhibitors from around the world, with the 2025 edition expected to draw more than 3,800 exhibitors, many unveiling world-exclusive innovations in the healthcare sector, with visitor numbers expected to surpass 60,000.
The 2025 event is expected to draw more than 3,800 exhibitors as a result of increased floor space, including utilising Al Mustaqbal Hall, with many unveiling world-exclusive innovations in the healthcare sector.
Solenne Singer, Vice President at Informa Markets, said: “As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arab Health, it is a fitting moment to reflect on the evolution of the UAE’s healthcare sector, which has developed alongside the nation’s growth over the past five decades.
“Through strategic investments, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and international collaborations, the UAE has transformed its healthcare landscape, ensuring high-quality care for its citizens and positioning itself at the centre of medical excellence and innovation.
“Arab Health has been at the heart of this journey, facilitating billions of dollars in deals in the last 50 years, fostering growth, knowledge exchange, and advancements that continue to shape the future of healthcare in the UAE."
Underscoring the event's commitment to innovation, the 50th-anniversary event will see the debut of the World of Wellness and the Healthcare ESG conferences, which focus on the future of healthcare.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge wellness and sustainability initiatives, with presentations ranging from groundbreaking pharmaceutical developments to innovative health tourism initiatives aimed at fostering a healthier and more sustainable future.
The Smart Hospital and Interoperability Zone, powered by Cityscape, will offer visitors an immersive experience of the future of healthcare. This pioneering showcase will feature demonstrations of innovative and sustainable healthcare technologies, highlighting how technologies can seamlessly integrate with state-of-the-art medical equipment to enhance the overall patient care environment.
The Transformation Zone will feature talks, product showcases, and the popular Innov8 Start-up competition. Last year, VitruvianMD won the competition and a cash prize of US$10,000 for their technology, which combines biomedical engineering with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI).
The Future Health Summit will return this year, bringing together global experts to address the topic of AI in action: Transforming Healthcare Delivery. The invite-only summit creates an opportunity for senior government officials and healthcare CEOs to network and gain insights into the forthcoming groundbreaking advancements in the industry.
Ross Williams, Senior Exhibition Director, Informa Markets, said: "AI in healthcare, though still in its early stages, is showing immense promise. Research is focused on developing advanced algorithms that leverage deep learning and machine vision, enabling the automatic correlation of patient data with clinical insights.”
“Ultimately, AI has the potential to facilitate more timely and accurate diagnoses, improving patient outcomes, which is exactly what we want to address during the Future Health Summit,” he added.
Medical professionals attending Arab Health 2025 will have access to nine Continuing Medical Education (CME) accredited conferences, taking place at Conrad Dubai, including radiology, obstetrics and gynecology, quality management, surgery, emergency medicine, infection control, public health, decontamination and sterilisation, and healthcare leadership. Orthopedics will be a non-CME invite-only conference.
In addition, four new thought leadership non-CME accredited conferences will take place: EmpowHer: Women in Healthcare, Digital Health and AI, Healthcare Leadership, and Investment.
An extended version of the Arab Health Village will return, designed to provide visitors to the show with a space to network in a more relaxed environment where food and beverages are available. The area will be open throughout show days and into the evening.
From the UK, The Howard de Walden Estate, long-term owner and custodian of the Harley Street Health District, will return to Arab Health 2025 for the eighth consecutive year, accompanied by 15 world-class clinics and hospital groups.
Welbeck Health Partners is set to revolutionise cardiovascular care at the Arab Health Exhibition & Congress 2025, unveiling the world’s first cardiovascular screening using retinal imaging, powered by AI. This groundbreaking innovation, DrNoon CVD, will be presented by leading general practitioners Dr Azhar Janmohamed and Dr Husain Khaki at the ABHI Surgical Simulation Theatre on Monday 27th January, at 17:20-18:20.
The pioneering technology represents a significant leap forward in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment, offering a non-invasive, AI-driven solution designed to transform early diagnosis and patient care.
Amparo Prosthetics is set to demonstrate its cutting-edge Amparo System for the direct and comfortable fitting of below-knee prosthetic sockets. The demonstration will take place on the ABHI Surgical Simulation Theatre, with live fittings scheduled for Wednesday, 29 January 2025, from 12:15 to 13:20.
Healthcare 21 Group (HC21), a leading provider of MedTech distribution solutions, is on the lookout for new OEM distribution opportunities across all therapy areas at Arab Health 2025. For the first time, HC21 will exhibit alongside its parent organisation, AddLife AB Group, showcasing the strength of their collaboration and the transformative potential of a distributor model for OEM partners.
Get your copy of the UK Healthcare Pavillion Magazine!
Now available, the Arab Health ‘UK Healthcare Pavilion’ magazine highlights the best of UK HealthTech and features a dedicated UK show guide for the 2025 Arab Health trade fair.
Inside, you will discover cutting-edge UK innovation, insightful interviews with key opinion leaders, and an exploration of the strengths of the devolved nations. The guide also includes a detailed directory of the organisations joining ABHI at this year’s event.
This edition is a result of an exclusive partnership between the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), Clinical Services Journal (CSJ) and Surgery International, the ABHI Surgical Simulation Theatre partner.
Discover the magazine here: https://content.yudu.com/web/1u0jl/0A1up6l/ABHI-January-2025/html/index.html?origin=reader
For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.arabhealthonline.com.
