More than 84,500 healthcare and trade professionals from 160 countries and 4,150 exhibiting companies from 66 countries have convened in Dubai for the 44th edition of Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the largest healthcare event in the Middle East.

The event was officially inaugurated today by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, who was also given a tour of the exhibitions.

Arab Health Exhibition and Congress will run from January 28–31 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Commenting on the opening of Arab Health, Ross Williams, exhibition director, Arab Health, said: “With healthcare spend in the GCC expected to reach $104.6 billion by 2022 and growing private sector participation expected to boost long-term growth of the regional healthcare industry, Arab Health provides an important platform for the Mena healthcare industry to build relationships with international stakeholders and facilitates the exploration of new business opportunities in the global healthcare field.”

At this year’s exhibition, more than 36 hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities, from both the public and private sectors will be showcasing their expertise and latest offerings. Once again showing their support for Arab Health are public sector entities including the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, Department of Health Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority, and Dubai Healthcare City Authority.

Organised by Informa Exhibitions - Healthcare, Arab Health 2019 will also welcome 4,500 delegates from across the region to benefit from 11 business and Continuing Medical Education (CME) conferences at the Arab Health Congress across disciplines such as public health, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, emergency medicine, obs & gyne, to name a few. - TradeArabia News Service