The event will also see a series of panel discussions and significant presentations from leaders within the industry will highlight the latest advancements within the sector.

Offering a platform for top-notch technology and the latest innovations designed to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow, Arab Health 2022 and Medlab Middle East Exhibition and Congress 2022 was inaugurated on Monday at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Held under the themes of ‘United by business, driving the industry forward’ and ‘Connect with innovation that’s changing the face of diagnostics’, the event was inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council.

Along with the Arab Health, the Medlab Middle East Exhibition is also taking place which is the region’s leading exhibition for the laboratory industry. The exhibition will showcase the latest innovations from the laboratory industry through a range of product displays and talks.

The event will also see a series of panel discussions and significant presentations from leaders within the industry that will highlight the latest advancements within the sector. More than 550 regional and international speakers, as well as 21 Continuous Medical Education (CME) conferences, will present speeches, scientific lectures and industry briefings.

Taking place non-virtually, the event is expected to see over 60,000 attendees during the four-day healthcare and laboratory showcases. The event brings 3,500 exhibitors from 60 countries to the healthcare platform.

During the inauguration, Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the importance of hosting the event especially at a time when the world is dealing with the gruesome Covid-19 pandemic.

He also praised the commitment of global participants in the healthcare sector to meet in the emirate to discuss the latest developments in the industry as well as exchange knowledge and insights.