World Health Expo 2026 (often abbreviated as WHX 2026) is a major international healthcare exhibition and conference scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 9–12 February 2026. It is recognized as one of the world’s largest gatherings of healthcare professionals, industry leaders, innovators, and exhibitors.

Background and Evolution

World Health Expo is the new name and expanded format of what was previously known as Arab Health, a long-standing flagship healthcare event in the Middle East. The rebranded World Health Expo reflects a broader global focus and aims to unite the healthcare ecosystem in one of the world’s most strategic international business hubs.

Event Overview

The 2026 edition will be held primarily at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City, Dubai, with parts of the event running alongside WHX Labs Dubai — a dedicated medical laboratory segment — at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

  • 📅 Dates: 9–12 February 2026 (WHX Dubai)

  • 📍 Venue: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City, Dubai, UAE

  • 📅 WHX Labs Dubai: 10–13 February 2026

  • 🌍 Expected Reach: Attendance by healthcare professionals from 180+ countries, with over 270,000+ visitors and 4,800+ exhibitors expected.

The expo serves as a global platform for showcasing medical technologies, healthcare innovations, digital health solutions, clinical research, and public health advancements. It brings together stakeholders from hospitals, governments, health systems, medical device manufacturers, digital health startups, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions.

Themes and Highlights

World Health Expo 2026 features:

  • Exhibition halls with thousands of products and solutions from leading healthcare companies.

  • Conferences and CME-accredited sessions focusing on clinical practice, healthcare policy, digital transformation, and future care models.

  • Networking opportunities for collaboration and business development across global markets.

  • Specialized segments such as WHX Labs, dedicated to laboratory science and diagnostics.

Significance

World Health Expo 2026 is considered a key event on the international healthcare calendar, driving discourse on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence in health, precision medicine, telehealth, and sustainable healthcare systems. It also helps connect suppliers, clinicians, policymakers, and investors, fostering partnerships that can influence the future direction of global health care.