The Arab Health, now named World Health Expo, is almost rising. It’s one of the next opportunities to meet in Saudi Arabia and United Arab States/Dubai is just around the corner … in February to May within this region and hub, exhibiting in MedTech and eHealth.
For startups we recommend also the STEP Conference at Dubai, too, in Feb.

Your Benefit
The aim of these trips is to open-up new opportunities for you and your company in an attractive international market. The exciting travel program gives you a wide range of opportunities for networking and exploring relevant markets.
The next guides trip takes place:
World Health Expo Dubai (WHX) 2026
Where the world of healthcare meets
Date: February 9-12, 2026
Location: Dubai Exhibition Centre
MedTech World Middle East | Dubai unites medtech and health tech investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from around the world to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, showcase groundbreaking technologies, and engage with potential customers and partners. The summit champions the medtech innovation ecosystem of the GCC by fostering international collaboration and catalyzing partnerships that drive progress.
Web: www.worldhealthexpo.com/events/healthcare/dubai/en/home.html
MedTech World Middle East, Dubai
February 11-13, 2026
Location: InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Al Kheeran, Dubai
The event brings together a distinguished mix of industry leaders: startup founders, global investors, government officials, decision-makers, C-level executives, healthcare and software providers, R&D institutions, accelerators, incubators, and academics. Attendees engage in panel discussions, startup exhibitions, pitch competitions, awards and gala dinners, networking sessions, cultural experiences, and more.
MedTech World Middle East 2026 is not just a conference, it’s a vibrant convergence of entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, and the unmatched hospitality of the Gulf. A true bridge between East and West in the future of healthcare.
Web: https://med-tech.world/dubai/
The STEP Dubai 2026
Dubai Internet City | February 11-12, 2026
Location: Dubai Internet City
The Heartbeat of Tech in MENA
Participate at Step to meet top VCs, investors, participate in the Startup Basecamp. Google, AWS, PepsiCo, Visa, OMD, and Volkswagen have partnered with us before— you should join the list! For #startups and #investors.
Web: www.dubai.stepconference.com
Why the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
The UAE is committed to becoming a global innovation hub and is heavily investing in emerging technologies and digital transformation.
The delegation trip explore program provides access to cutting-edge infrastructure, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities with corporate and government entities. Deep dive into the thriving UAE market and validate your business model in the region now.
The hybrid eight-week program allows participation from anywhere globally, offering a pivotal one-week, in-country experience in Dubai for an authentic immersion into the local ecosystem.
- Four-phased hybrid program across eight weeks
- 1:1 mentoring sessions with industry experts
- One week of immersive experiences in the UAE ecosystem
Register now to secure your seat at the best price before 23:59pm (GST) Friday 31 January. After this, prices will increase and you’ll miss out on saving AED 400.
Seats are filling up fast! Don’t miss your chance to connect with Digital Health gurus, AI pioneers, innovators, and business leaders at the Digital Health & AI Forum.
The program is partly funded by Dubai Silicon Oasis.
Don’t delay – register today to avoid missing out.
The Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ Goals:
Why you should explore the UAE:
The UAE is determined to be the new global scaleup nation of the world. With its strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and dynamic business environment, the UAE offers an enticing ecosystem for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Dubai is UAE’s startup and scaleup city. The emirate’s forward-thinking policies, tax incentives, and access to a diverse and well-connected market continue to attract foreign startups.
- „Raising“ 30 global unicorns by 2031 through specific scale-up support
- Being the leading IPO market in the world and strengthening the VC ecosystem with Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs)
- Becoming the major global innovation hub for testing and commercializing new technologies („Sandbox Dubai“)
- Growing their digital economy to over US$140 billion (from today’s US$38 billion), attracting 300 new digital economy startups in 2024 alone.
Simply reply to us via email within a week or so. We will be happy to discuss further details asap. Let’s talk on the phone, from the week of Jan. 31st on. You could book a call here:
https://calendly.com/bimpress1
See also „UAE streamlines pharmaceutical regulation with strategic service transfer to Emirates Drug Establishment“ https://med-tech.world/news/mohap-moves-core-pharmaceutical-services-to-emirates-drug-establishment/
See also „FDA to relax rules for low-risk wearables and wellness software“ https://med-tech.world/news/fda-relaxes-rules-low-risk-wearables-wellness-software/
Previous events and delegation trips:
The last guides trips and conferences took place:
Delegation Trip Feb- ’25:
February 03, 2025 – February 18, 2025
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
In-Country Dates (stay on site): February 12 – 18, 2025 & February 19 – 20, 2025 (optional)
MedTech World Dubai 2025
February 23 – February 24, 2025
marking a significant milestone in the global MedTech community.
See here how.
Annual Investment Meeting (AIM)
from 7 to 9 April 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The World’s Leading Investment Platform
https://aimcongress.com/
For German: Sehen Sie auch hier:
- Delegationsreisen nach Saudi-Arabien, Südafrika, Türkei, Serbien & Montenegro & Kroatien, Taiwan 2025 https://blog.bimpress.de/arabhealth-drehscheibe-zur-internationale-markterschliessung/
- MENA/Arab region: delegation trips #MedTech #Health #WHX https://blog.bimpress.de/mena-arab-region-delegation-trips-medtech-health/
- ArabHealth: Drehscheibe zur internationale Markterschließung https://blog.bimpress.de/arabhealth-drehscheibe-zur-internationale-markterschliessung/
Marketing Offer: https://blog.bimpress.de/arabhealth-drehscheibe-zur-internationale-markterschliessung/