The World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 kicked off Monday at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. The Ministry of Health and Prevention, alongside national and emirate-level health authorities, is participating under the Emirates Health platform, according to WAM.

Through this national platform, UAE health authorities are showcasing how policy, regulation, and innovation are being applied at a national scale, reinforcing healthcare as a national priority and underscoring the government’s commitment to building the health of a nation.

The Emirates Health platform brings together federal and local health authorities to present a shared national vision focused on building the health of a nation, prioritising prevention, strengthening preparedness, and applying innovation at scale to deliver longer, healthier lives and reinforce national resilience.

Throughout the exhibition, participating authorities are highlighting healthcare in the UAE as a national responsibility rather than a standalone sector.

The unified presence demonstrates how policy leadership, regulation, and delivery work together to protect population health, improve outcomes, and support long-term social and economic development in line with national priorities, including We the UAE 2031 and the UAE Centennial 2071.

Participating under the Emirates Health platform are the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Emirates Drug Establishment, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Health Authority, the Sharjah Health Authority, and the Emirates Council for Integrative Medicine. Together, these authorities reflect a model of national leadership and collective delivery, with each operating within its mandate while contributing to shared health priorities.

The platform highlights how coordination across authorities enables more effective planning, improved decision-making, and stronger partnerships at local, regional, and global levels. Innovation, digital transformation, and data-driven insight are presented as tools that serve public health objectives and improve quality of life.

As part of the Emirates Health showcase, a series of national initiatives is being presented to demonstrate how policy, regulation, and innovation support population health and future readiness.

World Health Expo 2026 also serves as a platform for engagement with international partners and experts. Across the exhibition, UAE health authorities are participating in policy dialogues, workshops, and knowledge-exchange sessions addressing topics such as genomics, behavioural insights, medical liability, and health adaptation. A number of agreements are also being signed with local and international entities to advance collaboration and support the continued development of healthcare services.

World Health Expo 2026 brings together more than 4,300 exhibitors from over 180 countries, alongside hundreds of international experts and speakers, providing a global forum for dialogue on innovation in healthcare delivery, emerging technologies, and policy collaboration.