About the Exhibition
World Health EXPO - WHX (formerly Arab Health) Dubai 2026, is an unmissable exhibition uniting thousands of healthcare professionals under one roof to learn, trade, and network. From state-of-the-art imaging equipment to the most cost-effective disposables; developments in surgery to advances in prosthetics, the exhibition continues to be at the heart of healthcare in the Middle East. WHX is the Middle East's largest healthcare trade event offering unparalleled access to do business, learn, and network. WHX connects healthcare brands, people and ideas in a setting like no other to help bring tommorow's healthcare to our world today.
WHX (formerly Arab Health) Dubai 2026's expansion to the Dubai Exhibition Centre represents a significant evolution in the event's capability to serve the global healthcare community. This enhanced venue will provide an optimal environment for showcasing medical innovation. Explore the collective achievements, key insights, and vibrant experiences that defined WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) for exhibitors and attendees alike. Discover the power of connection in driving healthcare forward. Under the patronage of United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health and Prevention, WHX Dubai is an unmissable exhibition uniting thousands of healthcare professionals under one roof to learn, trade, and network.
Economic Scenario of UAE
The economic performance of the UAE has been robust with non-oil sectors and structural reforms playing the role of strong driving force. Economic diversification towards non-oil sectors contributed significant share of UAE's GDP in the recent years. Key growth areas include transportation, financial services, construction and information and communication technology. Increasing investment in renewable energy and technology sectors are expected to further boost the economy. Overall there is a positive outlook for the country in the coming years underpinned by strategic diversification and investment initiative. The economy rebounded well since its negative growth during the COVID-19 crisis and is expected to stabilise. In 2024, UAE's real GDP growth rate reached around 3.8% and is expected to reach 4% in 2025 as per IMF.
Real GDP Growth Rate of UAE (2020 - 2024)
India-UAE Bilateral Trade
UAE is an important trading partner for India. The two countries share a Comprehensive Economic partnership Agreement (CEPA) which completed three years after its signing in February 2022. Since the signing of the agreement, the bilateral trade between the two countries have increased significantly. As per latest data available, since the signing of CEPA, bilateral merchandise trade has nearly doubled from USD 43.3 billion in FY 2020-21 to USD 83.7 billion in 2023-24. In engineering sector, UAE has been one of the top three export destinations for India. In 2024-25, India's engineering exports to the UAE stood at USD 8.3 billion which is 40.3% higher than the same period last year.
India's total exports via-a-vis engineering exports to the UAE
Opportunity for Indian medical devices in The UAE market
UAE being one of the most developed economies in the Middle East. Driven by the country's location and increased government investment in the healthcare infrastructure, UAE's healthcare sector has witnessed strong growth and has also emerged as the regional medical hub for not only Middle East but also West Asia and North Africa. As per recent market research data, in 2024, the total revenue reached USD 1.12 million and are expected to reach USD 1.9 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.7%. Therefore UAE offers significant scope for medical devices. Participation in Arab Health will provide significant benefits for the Indian exporters.
Product Profile
Medical Equipment & Devices
Disposables & Consumer Goods
Orthopedics & Physiotherapy
Imaging & Diagnostics
Healthcare & General Services
IT Systems & Solutions
Healthcare Infrastructure & Assets
Wellness & Prevention
Healthcare Transformation
Venue
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai
Date
9 – 12 February 2026
Participation Charges
Booth Size: 9 & 10 sqm
- One Side Open (Built-Up Booth): INR 1,20,000 per Sqm
- Other Service Charges: INR 3,000 per sqm.
- Corner Charges: INR 67,500 extra for two sides open booth (subject to availability)
Note:
- EEPC India reserves the right to reject an application for participation without assigning any reason.
- In case of not receiving a minimum number of participants, EEPC India may decide not to participate in the show
- No subletting or sharing of space/ booth is permitted.
Note:
EEPC INDIA can only recommend for issuance of VISA to the extent that the concerned person is a participant at the subject exhibition and that the person in question has been certified by the participating organisation to be their representative. The Foreign Embassy/ Consulate where the applicant submits the VISA application is expected to follow their usual procedural checks before granting the VISA in question and EEPC INDIA shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for non-issuance of VISA by the concerned authorities. This would mean that the prospective participant will be fully liable for the total charges payable to EEPC INDIA even if they do not obtain the VISA for any reason whatsoever.
Mode of payment
Please pay online through the following Payment Gateway :
PayU / HDFC
OR
Pay through RTGS/NEFT in INR as per the following details :
Name of the Bank : HDFC BANK LTD
Branch : Central Plaza
Address of Bank : 2/6, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata 700 020
Account Number : 00142090000452
Account Name : EEPC INDIA
NEFT Code : HDFC0000014
OR
UPI ID: eeplindiaacpromotion.76041638@hdfcbank
OR
Demand draft favouring “EEPC INDIA” along with the duly filled-up Applicaon Form
Booth display
Participation charges includes the following services:
- Two Chairs
- One Reception Table
- Three Lights
- One Wastepaper basket
- One 5 Amp Power Connection
- Carpeted floor
- Fascia Name
Note: In the event of getting Government approval of EEPC India's proposal under MAI Scheme in this regard, the eligible exhibitors may be refunded/ a part of the participation charges under MAI scheme, based on a revised computation.
Submission of Application
Interested members are requested to fill in the online Application Form latest by 30 October 2025 at the following link:
Please go through the "Mode of Payment" section of this Circular for payment details.
Click here to registerSelection Criteria
Since limited space is available, selection of participation will be done strictly on first-come, first-served basis.
Benefit to the member-exporters
EEPC India is proposing to organise this event under the MAI Scheme of Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. On receipt of approval under MAI Scheme, the rates would be recomputed and the new rates are likely to be lesser in comparison with the normal rates offered by the Fair Authorities.
Cancellation of participation
Please note that no request for cancellation and/ or refund including of advances, if any and/ or adjustment thereof shall be accepted for any reason whatsoever. Once the application form and/ or advance/ part payments are accepted by EEPC India the participant remains liable to pay in entirety the amounts due from them on account of the event. In case members are not able to travel due to travel restrictions/advisory by Government of India or UAE then the amount paid will be adjusted toward the participation in the next edition.
Force Majeure
If a Force Majeure Event like war, act of God, natural calamities, governmental directives, civil commotion, epidemic, pandemic, etc. or alike events occurs inasmuch as that the fair authorities/ organizers consider that it is illegal, impossible, inadvisable or impracticable for the physical, onsite and in-person (i.e. ‘live’) elements of the Event to be staged, then in such situation and/ or circumstances the decision of the fair authorities shall be final and binding upon EEPC India and all its co-exhibitors/ participants. In such situation and/ or circumstances, if the fair authorities, organizers or the vendors appointed for providing diverse services related to the Event in question does not refund the monies paid by EEPC India and/ or does not otherwise absolve EEPC India from its contractual obligations then in such case the Co-exhibitors / participants remain liable to pay to EEPC India the contracted participation charge in full and shall not receive any refund from EEPC India of the amounts paid by the co-exhibitors/ participants. Further, if the fair authorities, organizers or the vendors, so appointed for the Event binds or rolls over EEPC India's participation in the future editions of the same Event in question, then automatically the participation of the co-exhibitor/ participant shall also be carried forward to such future editions of the Event and the amounts paid by them shall be given a credit for the successive edition. However, if there is any increment in the participation fees fixed by the fair authorities, organizers or in any other charges, budgets, etc. then such increased amount has to be paid by the co-exhibitor/ participant without any demur based on the space and booth booked by the co-exhibitor/ participant. In any event, a co-exhibitor/ participant cannot decrease the space or the booth size booked by them for the originally scheduled Event.
Note: Regarding goods taken out of India for exhibition or on consignment basis for export promotion, participants may refer to Circular No. 108/27/2019-GST dated 18.07.2019 of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) which is the statute in the matter.
Contact details of the EEPC INDIA Offices:
H.O. (Cell)
Adhip Mitra, Executive Director & Secretary
‘Vandhna’, 4th Floor
11, Tolstoy Marg
New Delhi 110001
Phone: (+91 11) 23353353, 23711124/25
Fax: (+91 11) 23310920
E-mail: eepcto@eepcindia.net
Head & Registered Office
Rajat Srivastava, Addl. Executive Director
‘Vanijya Bhawan’, 1st Floor
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street
Kolkata 700016
Phone : (+91 33) 22890651/52
Fax : (+91 33) 22890654
E-mail : eepcho@eepcindia.net
Jaya Basu
Regional Director (ER)
Vanijya Bhawan (2nd Floor)
International Trade Facilitation Centre
1/1, Wood Street
Kolkata – 700 016
Phone: (+91 33) 22890673/74
Fax: (+91 33) 22890687
E-mail: eepcrokol@eepcindia.net
Rakesh Suraj
Regional Director (NR)
Flat No.10 P, Q, N, 10th Floor
DCM Building, 16 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi - 110 001
Phone: (+91 11) 23314171/74
Fax: (+91 11) 23317795
E-mail: eepcrodel@eepcindia.net
J. V. Raja Gopal Rao
Regional Director (SR)
Greams Dugar (3rd Floor)
149, Greams Road
Chennai – 600 006
Phone : (+91 44) 28295501, 28295502
Fax : (+91 44) 28290495
E-mail : eepcrochen@eepcindia.net
C. H. Nadiger
Regional Director (WR)
B-202 & 220, Aurus Chambers
Annex "B", 2nd Floor
Behind Mahindra Tower S.S. Amrutwar Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400 013
Phone : (+91 22) 42125555
Fax : (+91 22) 42125556
E-mail : eepcromum@eepcindia.net
Sudhakaran C.K. Nair
Sr. Deputy Director
TF- 313/A (3rd Floor), ATMA House
Ashram Road
Ahmedabad – 380 009
Phone : (+91 79) 26588720
E-mail : eepcsroahd@eepcindia.net
V. C. Ravish
Deputy Director
Embassy Square 103, First Floor
No.148, Infantry Road
Bengaluru – 560 001
Phone: (+91 80) 22261396 / 22268669
Fax: (+91 80) 22266914
E-mail: eepcsroblr@eepcindia.net
Gaurav Gupta
Assistant Director
Plot Comm. 1
Focal Point
Jalandhar – 144 012
Phone : (+91 181) 2602264
Fax : (+91 181) 2601124
E-mail : eepcsrojld@eepcindia.net
