World Health Expo and WHX Labs to Unite Global Healthcare Professionals
Dubai is set to become the epicentre of global healthcare innovation when the World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai—formerly Arab Health—and World Health Expo Labs (WHX Labs)—previously Medlab Middle East—return in 2026. Taking place simultaneously from 9–13 February 2026, the twin events will host the largest-ever international gathering of health professionals, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global healthcare hub.
Record-Breaking Participation and Global Reach
The 2026 edition will attract over 270,000 professional visits from 180 countries and feature more than 4,800 exhibitors. WHX in Dubai will take place at its new home, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai, from 9–12 February, while WHX Labs in Dubai will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 10–13 February.
This unprecedented scale reflects the growing influence of the events, with major countries—China, Germany, the US, the UK, and Korea—expanding their pavilions by 12% compared to 2025. New country pavilions from Croatia, Luxembourg, and Indonesia will debut, while India, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Taiwan will make a strong return.
Leading Global Healthcare Brands Confirm Attendance
Several industry giants have already confirmed participation. At WHX in Dubai, leading names such as Philips, GE Healthcare, Siemens, Draegerwerk, United Imaging, and American Hospital will showcase cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Meanwhile, at WHX Labs, market leaders including Beckman Coulter, Pure Lab, Snibe, Sysmex, and Leader Healthcare will unveil their latest laboratory innovations.
Unprecedented International Momentum
Highlighting the event’s expanding global reach, Solenne Singer, Senior Vice President, Informa Markets, said:
“The expansion we are witnessing from countries such as China, Germany, the US, the UK, and Korea—each bringing their largest presence to date—along with the debut of pavilions from Croatia, Luxembourg, and Indonesia, reflects the extraordinary global momentum behind WHX in Dubai and WHX Labs in Dubai. The diversity of participation demonstrates how the world’s healthcare community is converging in Dubai to connect ideas, exchange expertise, and forge partnerships that will influence the industry for years to come.”
She added that as Dubai transforms into a “city-wide stage for healthcare,” the discussions and collaborations at WHX will shape the future of global health systems and patient care.
Healthcare Market Growth Driving Global Engagement
According to Research and Markets, the global healthcare services market is experiencing robust growth, expected to reach US$ 9.25 trillion by 2025 and exceed US$ 11.2 trillion by 2029, driven by rising demand for medical services, diagnostics, infrastructure, and insurance.
Similarly, the healthcare analytics market—increasingly central to laboratories and hospitals—is expanding rapidly. MarketsandMarkets projects its value to rise from US$ 44.8 billion in 2024 to over US$ 133.1 billion by 2029, growing at more than 20% annually as institutions seek data-driven insights.