Invest North East England is proud to announce its participation in the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) UK Pavilion at WHX Dubai 2026, the Middle East’s flagship healthcare and life sciences event, taking place 9–12 February 2026 at Expo City Dubai.
As part of the UK delegation, Invest North East England will promote the North East of England’s world‑class life sciences assets, investment opportunities and industry partnerships to global healthcare leaders, distributors and investors.
About WHX Dubai 2026
Formerly known as Arab Health, WHX Dubai has been transformed into a global health innovation summit – a more ambitious, internationally focused event welcoming visitors from more than 180 countries.
Hosted at the state-of-the-art Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, WHX Dubai provides an exceptional platform for:
- Showcasing cutting‑edge healthcare technologies
- Launching new products and services
- Meeting senior global healthcare decision‑makers
- Developing partnerships across the Gulf, wider MENA region and beyond
With over 4,000 expected attendees, the event remains one of the most influential health innovation gatherings in the world.
The ABHI UK Pavilion
This year, the ABHI UK Pavilion will showcase the breadth of UK life sciences expertise – from
diagnostics and medical technology to pharma services, digital health, AI and genomics. The UK Pavilion represents the diversity and depth of the UK’s health innovation ecosystem, providing companies with a trusted platform to build connections and partnerships that drive real-world healthcare impact
As part of this year’s pavilion, Invest North East England will be promoting the North East’s:
- Research‑active healthcare systems
- Diagnostics & medtech expertise
- Strong biopharma manufacturing base
- Highly skilled workforce and talent pipeline
- World‑leading research in rare disease & advanced therapies
- National innovation centres in ageing and data
Michelle Duggan, Head of Inward Investment at INEE, said:
We’re delighted to be joining the ABHI UK Pavilion at WHX Dubai 2026. This new, expanded event creates an exciting platform for global collaboration, and we look forward to engaging with partners and investors from across the Middle East and showcasing the North East of England’s comprehensive ecosystem of assets and capabilities in health and life sciences.
Where to find us
Invest North East England will be located within the ABHI UK Pavilion at: Stand S9. A191
To learn more about North East England’s life sciences sector and investment opportunities, visit:
Life Sciences | Sectors | Invest North East England
To learn more about the ABHI UK Pavilion at WHX Dubai 2026, visit: WHX Dubai 2026 » UK Healthcare Pavilion
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