WHX Labs in Dubai to celebrate 25 years of innovation as part of the

world’s largest healthcare gathering in 2026

 Held from 10-13 February at Dubai World Trade Centre, World Health Expo (WHX)
Labs in Dubai coincides with World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, forming the world’s

largest healthcare event

 This year marks the launch of two flagship summits, which will advance regional and
international collaboration in precision health and antimicrobial resistance
 Global laboratory leaders Sysmex, Snibe and Beckman Coulter are set to showcase

their latest solutions at WHX Labs in Dubai

World Health Expo (WHX) Labs in
Dubai (formerly Medlab Middle East), the region’s leading laboratory and diagnostics
event, will celebrate 25 years of innovation at its upcoming edition, which takes place at
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 10-13 February.
WHX Labs Dubai will provide a platform for dealmaking, networking and knowledge
exchange, while addressing some of the most pressing challenges in laboratory
science. The event is held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and
Prevention, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to delivering world-leading healthcare.
Marking a quarter of a century of success, WHX Labs Dubai will be held under the
theme “25 years of laboratory innovation: Uniting Communities for better health” and will
present an international showcase of excellence in laboratories, diagnostics and
precision medicine.
In 2025, WHX Labs in Dubai generated US$621 million in business and attracted
27,853 professional visits. The 2026 edition is set to host more than 800 exhibitors from
over 40 countries and is expected to welcome over 35,000 professional visits.
Tom Coleman, Group Exhibition Director, Informa Markets Healthcare, said:
“Having been at the forefront of the laboratory industry in the UAE over the past 25
years, WHX Labs in Dubai continues to drive the future of healthcare. Over the course
of four days, the 2026 edition will unite laboratory experts, healthcare leaders,

innovators and technology providers from around the world at DWTC, delivering new
possibilities in global healthcare diagnostics.”
The upcoming edition will launch two new flagship conferences, the Precision Health
World Forum and the AMR Leaders Summit, further expanding the event’s role as a
global platform for advancing innovation and collaboration in healthcare.
Taking place from 10-11 February, the Precision Health World Forum brings together
global experts to explore the evolving promise of genomics and precision health. The
inaugural edition aims to foster connections between scientists, innovators, healthcare
leaders and policymakers to shape the early foundations of a shared precision health
future.
With a spotlight on regional priorities and international best practices, the forum will
highlight how collaboration across borders can unlock new opportunities in research,
innovation and health equity.
Chaired by Dr Ammira Al-Shaheeb Akil; Director, Metabolic and Mendelian
Disorders Translational Research Program and Principal Investigator, Sidra
Medicine, Qatar, the forum will explore how genomic discoveries can be applied in
clinical settings, leveraging data and AI in precision health and overcoming challenges
to deliver personalised therapies, among other key areas.
Addressing the escalating global health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the
AMR Leaders’ Summit, held from 12-13 February, will convene a multidisciplinary
alliance of scientists, clinicians, policymakers and innovators to help bridge the gap
between research and implementation. Chaired by Dr Wael Elamin, Medical Director,
Environmental Sciences, M42, the summit is designed to inspire actionable dialogue
and collaborative solutions.
The AMR Summit will bring together a multidisciplinary audience spanning academia,
clinical practice, health policy, diagnostics and representatives from the pharmaceutical
industry. The programme will feature a variety of engaging formats designed to ignite
transformative industry discussions, including fireside chats, debates, and case-based
panels.
Marking a significant milestone, the 25 th Annual Laboratory Management and Medicine
Congress will feature eight CME-accredited scientific conference tracks, including
Laboratory Management, Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology,
Molecular Diagnostics, Histopathology, Lab Quality Management and Blood Transfusion
Medicine & Cell Therapy.
Led by 250 global thought leaders and laboratory specialists, the congress will reflect
the 25-year journey of WHX Labs in Dubai under the theme, “Celebrating the past and
empowering the future of lab quality through innovation and global benchmarking.”

Attendees of WHX Labs in Dubai will have the opportunity to participate in interactive
workshops facilitated by industry experts from MGI Tech, Sysmex, and Snibe, offering
in-depth insights and networking opportunities.
WHX Labs in Dubai will showcase the latest advancements across eight dedicated
laboratory sectors which include: Disposables, Diagnostics Tests, Imaging &
Diagnostics, Laboratory Devices, Healthcare and General Services, Laboratory
Equipment, Laboratory Instruments and Reagents and Chemicals.
International healthcare leaders already confirmed for the event include Abbott, Al Borg
Diagnostics, Beckman Coulter, Biomerieux, Dedalus, PureLab, Randox, Sansure,
Siemens Healthineers, Snibe Diagnostic, Sysmex Middle East and World Data
Exchange, among others.
WHX Labs in Dubai coincides with World Health Expo (WHX) in Dubai, which will be
held from 9-12 February at Dubai Exhibition Centre.