India Pavilion at
World Health Expo 2027
25 – 28 January 2027, Dubai, UAE
Be a part of India Pavilion
World Health Expo
About the Exhibition
World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2027 is the world's largest healthcare business and sourcing platform. Scheduled from 25 - 28 January 2027, the exhibition will bring together manufacturers, distributors, healthcare institutions, government agencies, investors, and healthcare professionals from around the world. Building on the 50-year legacy of Arab Health, WHX serves as a strategic gateway to the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and CIS markets. The exhibition provides an ideal platform for launching new products, identifying distributors, expanding exports, strengthening international partnerships, and understanding emerging healthcare technologies and market trends.
Why participate
Why you should participate
Extensive product launches across medical devices, diagnostics, digital health and AI-enabled healthcare
Strong participation from government healthcare authorities, hospital groups and international buying delegations
Multiple CME-accredited conferences, innovation forums and networking programmes
Significant business opportunities across the Middle East, Africa and international healthcare markets
The exhibition reinforced Dubai's position as a leading global hub for healthcare trade, innovation and investment.
WHX Dubai 2026
Highlights of WHX Dubai 2026
The 2026 edition marked the successful transformation of the long-standing Arab Health exhibition into World Health Expo (WHX), reflecting a broader global healthcare identity.
235,000+
Professional Visits
Over 235,000 professional visits recorded during the event.
4,300+
Exhibitors
More than 4,300 exhibitors participated in the exhibition.
180+
Countries
Participation from more than 180 countries.
Dubai Exhibition Centre
Expo City Dubai
Hosted at the new Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.
Market intelligence
Economic Scenario of UAE
The UAE has a dynamic economy, which is diversifying quickly as it aims to transform itself into a knowledge economy through strong reform efforts under the UAE 2050 strategies. The UAE's openness to international business and strategic location as a gateway to the region has boosted trade and integration in global value chains and further attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The UAE stands out as one of the promising market for Indian Exporters in the Middle East and Africa region, due to its forward-looking outlook and ambitious vision. On the 2023 edition of the U.S. News & World Report, the UAE secured the 17th position among 87 of the world's best countries, leading in the movers sub-ranking, which evaluates nations' potential for economic advancement. Additionally, UAE ranks 11th in the power sector.
The energy sector plays an important role in shaping the UAE's internal and external policies. To meet the rising demand in a sustainable manner, the UAE is focusing on coming up with a balanced energy mix. Through continued efforts, UAE is focusing on developing local expertise in these important technologies and fostering international cooperation and resource conservation. This expansion will enable Indian exporters to capitalize on these emerging opportunities across UAE.
Real GDP Growth rate of UAE (2018 to 2024)
Trade corridor
India-UAE Bilateral Trade
The UAE ranks among the top five export destinations for India's engineering industry, standing as the largest within the WANA region. The India-UAE CEPA has made a significant impact on India's Bilateral Trade with the UAE and particularly India's Exports to the UAE. From 2019-20 to 2023-24, Indian exports to the UAE surged from USD 28.9 billion to USD 35.6 billion. UAE's imports of engineering goods from India also witnessed a significant uptick, soaring to USD 5.9 billion in 2023-24 from USD 4.4 billion in 2019-20.
India's total vis-à-vis engineering exports to UAE (USD Bn.)
The UAE is one of India's most important export destinations for medical devices, hospital supplies and healthcare products and also serves as a re-export hub for the wider GCC, Africa and West Asia.
Following the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, bilateral trade has witnessed significant growth. Reduced tariffs, simplified customs procedures and stronger business cooperation have enhanced opportunities for Indian exporters of medical devices, surgical instruments, diagnostics, disposables and healthcare technologies. India exports a broad range of healthcare products to the UAE including: Medical disposables and consumables, Surgical instruments, Diagnostic kits and laboratory products, Hospital furniture, Orthopaedic products, Medical electronics, Imaging accessories, Healthcare software and digital solutions
Healthcare market
Opportunity for Indian medical devices in The UAE market
The UAE continues to invest heavily in healthcare infrastructure, smart hospitals, medical tourism and digital health, creating sustained demand for high-quality imported medical products. For Indian manufacturers, WHX Dubai provides direct access not only to UAE buyers but also to procurement agencies and distributors serving Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, North Africa and East Africa. The exhibition therefore represents an excellent platform for Indian exporters seeking distributor appointments, institutional buyers, government procurement agencies and international partnerships.
Indian capabilities
Product Profile
Infection control products
Digital health, AI and healthcare IT solutions
Telemedicine and connected healthcare
Pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment
Emergency and critical care products
Home healthcare devices
Healthcare services and hospital solutions
Medical equipment and hospital devices
Diagnostic and laboratory equipment
Medical disposables and consumables
Surgical instruments and operation theatre equipment
Orthopaedic implants and rehabilitation products
Imaging and radiology equipment
Patient monitoring systems
Event details
Venue
Dubai World Trade Centre
Date
25 – 28 January 2027
Participation
Participation Charges
One Side Open (Built-Up Booth): INR 1,10,000 per Sqm
- • Other Service Charges: INR 40,000 per sqm.
- • Corner Charges: INR 25,000 extra for two sides open booth (subject to availability)
- • 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.
Secure your participation
Mode of payment
Please pay online through the following Payment Gateway:
PayU
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 Application Form
Note: In the event of getting Government approval of EEPC India's proposal under MAS Scheme in this regard, the eligible exhibitors may be refunded/ a part of the participation charges under MAS scheme, based on a revised computation.
What's included
Booth display
Participation charges includes the following services:
- ✓ Three Chairs
- ✓ One Reception Table
- ✓ Three Lights
- ✓ One Wastepaper basket
- ✓ One 5 Amp Power Connection
- ✓ Carpeted floor
- ✓ Fascia Name
Note
EEPC India is contemplating to submit proposal to the Govt. for their support in the show. In the event of getting Government approval of EEPC India's proposal in this regard, the eligible exhibitors may be refunded a part of the participation charges, based on a revised computation.
Next step
Submission of Application
Interested members are requested to fill in the online Application Form latest by 30 October 2026 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.
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.
Connect with us
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
Jalandhar Office
Plot Comm. 1
Focal Point
Jalandhar – 144
012
Phone: (+91 181) 2602264
Fax: (+91 181) 2601124
E-mail:
eepcsrojld@eepcindia.net
