World Health Expo (WHX) is one of the world’s leading global healthcare gatherings, bringing together more than 4,300 exhibitors from over 180 countries, along with hundreds of international experts and speakers.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), together with federal and local health authorities, represents the UAE at WHX under the unified national platform “Emirates Health”, presenting a cohesive national vision focused on building healthier lives and strengthening long-term well-being across the country.

Key Focus Areas

• Focusing on prevention, preparedness, and longer, healthier lives, supported by policy leadership, regulation, and the responsible use of innovation and data

• Advancing population health and shaping long-term health outcomes in line with the UAE’s broader development priorities, including the UAE Centennial 2071

• Protecting health early to improve decision-making and reinforce quality of life as a sustainable national priority

• Highlighting national initiatives that demonstrate how policy, regulation, and innovation work together

• Strengthening cooperation and knowledge exchange with regional and international partners through specialized workshops and agreements

Key Facts

• At World Health Expo (WHX) 2026, MoHAP participates under the Emirates Health banner alongside Emirates Drug Establishment, Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority, Sharjah Health Authority, and UAE Integrative Medicine Council.

• Featured national initiatives include the Health Policy and Legislation Smart Platform, the AI-powered Behavioral Insights Platform, the national organ transplantation system, and the Enterprise Data Warehouse and Disease Registry system “Bayan”.

• The program includes specialized workshops addressing genomics, behavioral insights, medical liability, health adaptation, and integrative medicine best practice adoption.

• The event also features the signing of several agreements with local and international entities