H.H. Sheikh Mohammed tours Arab Health

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, officially opened the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress on Monday.

The inauguration was attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.

Held under the theme of ‘innovation and sustainability in healthcare’, the largest gathering of healthcare companies, technology and products in the MENA region, is expected to bring together more than 51,000 attendees.

The four-day event is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 30 to February 2.

Speaking on the occasion of the event’s inauguration, Sheikh Mohammed said: "The UAE and Dubai have placed a high priority on creating one of the world’s best healthcare sectors, in line with our development vision centred on human wellbeing and happiness."

"Our goal is to create a vibrant global healthcare hub that serves not only the needs of the people of our nation but also caters to the growing requirements of our vast region. Aligned with our goal of making the UAE one of the world’s best places to live and work, we are on a constantly evolving journey to raise standards of human development and welfare," he added.

More than 3,000 exhibitors from over 70 countries are showcasing innovative new healthcare technologies at the event.

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Arab Heath 2023 will see over 300 regional and international speakers and nine Continuous Medical Education (CME) conferences featuring keynote speeches, scientific lectures, and industry briefings.

Following the inauguration, Sheikh Mohammed toured the event and visited the stands of various leading companies.

His Highness also visited the Emirates Health pavilion, under whose umbrella, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DOH) are participating in the event.

The three government entities are showcasing jointly-developed projects as part of a unique national initiative to provide curative and digital health services aligned with the country's strategy to establish a sustainable, flexible preventive health system.

The 1,200 sq. m. Emirates Health pavilion is the largest ever pavilion in the history of the event.

The inauguration of Arab Health was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; and His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management.

Arab Health 2023 will also feature the second edition of the Future Health Summit at the Museum of the Future.

The exclusive event for C-suite executives from the healthcare industry will look into the future of health and healthcare possibilities in the Metaverse.

World-renowned industry leaders, visionaries, metaverse experts, authors, and futurists on the topic will share their insights at the event.