UK pavilion to showcase medical expertise at Arab Health
DUBAI, January 19, 2016
A record number of UK clinicians, clinics and healthcare technology companies are set to take part a leading healthcare industry event in the region in Dubai, UAE.
Arab Health 2016 will run from January 25 to 28 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Organised by the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI), Arab Health’s UK Pavilion will showcase world-class innovation and medical expertise from the UK.
It will highlight how British developments are transforming the lives of patients and clinicians across the globe.
The centrepiece will be a state-of-the-art operating theatre, equipped with advanced UK technology.
The visitors will be able to watch Britain’s best surgeons in action. This surgical 'stage' will celebrate world-class collaborations between healthcare providers, clinicians and healthcare technology companies.
The UK is a world leader in healthcare innovation and is home to some of the world’s most innovative medical technology SMEs, multinationals and leading R&D centres generating £18.1 billion ($25.7 billion) of turnover each year.
There are currently 3,268 medical technology companies based in the UK, employing 88,000 people.
Peter Ellingworth, chief executive of the ABHI, said: “We are extremely excited to be travelling to the Middle East, with what is our largest ever delegation of UK exhibitors.
“The UK is a key player in the drive to improve patient care around the world through the development and implementation of new technologies. We have a vibrant, diverse and highly innovative medical technology industry, which has cemented our reputation as a global leader.” - TradeArabia News Service
