As The World of Healthcare Comes Together, North American Companies Bring Robust Presence and Top Industry Events
Waldwick, NJ, USA and Dubai, UAE — February 3, 2026 — The global healthcare community will once again converge in Dubai for the 2026 edition of World Health Expo, formerly known as Arab Health, one of the world’s most influential trade shows for innovation, collaboration, and international engagement in the healthcare field.
At the heart of the American presence at the show is the USA Partnership Pavilion, organized by Kallman Worldwide, which will showcase 215 American exhibitors representing nine states across over 2,800 square meters of exhibit space. The Pavilion serves as a central hub for U.S. companies to engage with international buyers, government stakeholders, and industry leaders and features world-class technology, products, and services. Exhibitors range from global leaders to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), all united by a shared commitment to advancing industry and fostering long-term business partnerships.
Among the 215 American exhibitors, 61 companies are participating in WHX Dubai for the first time, highlighting the show’s continued ability to introduce new U.S. businesses to the global marketplace. Companies sponsoring the U.S. presence at the show include AMS and Ruhof. In addition to the U.S. presence, nine Canadian companies will also exhibit at the show. This will be the 31st year of the USA Partnership Pavilion at the show.
Planned Events at the USA Partnership Pavilion
As part of representing U.S. industry at the show, Kallman Worldwide is organizing a series of special events and programs, including a Pavilion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, thought-leader presentations at the FORUM, a scholarship ceremony, and Celebration of Healthcare Heroes, a remarkable evening designed to honor leading healthcare professionals and inspire youth from across the UAE.
For a live listing of Pavilion’s schedule of events, please visit: https://gatsby.events/kallmanworldwide/rsvp/register?e=whx-dubai-2026-program-of-events
Monday, February 9
USA Partnership Pavilion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:30 – 12:00 PM | Location: USA Partnership Pavilion Forum, Booth #S13.A39
Join us for a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the official opening of the USA Partnership Pavilion at WHX Dubai. Open to all exhibitors and visitors.
Endeavour Scholarship Ceremony
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Location: USA Partnership Pavilion Forum, Booth #S13.A39
Join us in celebration as we announce the Emirati recipients of the Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship. This year’s winners are “Mission Team 30” and will participate in U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s renowned Space Camp in July 2026. Click here to support Mission Team UAE!
Celebration of Healthcare Heroes
5:30 – 8:00 PM | Location: Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai Presented by Kallman Worldwide and American Hospital Dubai, this remarkable evening will bring together key leaders and influencers from across the UAE to honor outstanding role models whose dedication to saving lives inspires us all and encourage exceptional Emirati high school students to pursue health science careers.
By Invitation Only.
Tuesday, February 10
The following thought-leader presentations will take place at the USA Partnership Pavilion Forum, Booth #S13.A39.
The role of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Devices in Reducing Hypertension in the Age of GLP-1 Drugs
Presented by: Sanrai International
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, caused by many factors including obesity, has significant co-morbidities like hypertension. A 2025 study demonstrated a strong correlation between CPAP usage and a reduction in hypertension with further benefits shown by taking a holistic approach to healthcare.
Introducing Safe Medical Piercing as a Certified Service in Healthcare and Retail Settings
Presented by: Studex Corporation
11:30 – 12:00 PM
This session will demonstrate how hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies can safely introduce medical piercing as an accredited, revenue-generating service using Studex systems. The presentation will cover global best practices, international certifications, and real-world implementation models.
Regulatory Affairs Update for Saudi Arabia, Egypt & UAE Market
Presented by: MRG
12:00 – 1:00 PM
This session will cover an introduction to the Medical Regulations Gate (MRG), an overview of the Saudi FDA regulations for medical devices and the latest updates, and an introduction to the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) and the UAE-EDE along with their latest updates.
The Benefits of Dynamic Gait Training
Presented by: Community Products DBA Rifton Equipment
1:30 – 2:00 PM
A discussion on why a device that offers dynamic movement has superior clinical outcomes. We will demonstrate the Rifton Dynamic Pacer in combination with the Trexo Exoskeleton.
Improving Outcomes in the NICU with Predictive Analytics
Presented by: Medical Predictive Science Corporation
2:30 – 3:00 PM
MPSC is the leader in predictive analytics for the neonatal intensive care unit. Our HeRO® System provides an early warning system to identify pending illness.
Entering and Scaling in the UAE Healthcare Market: Opportunities, Challenges, and Regulation
This session will be presented by Ms. Mona El Kaissi, General Manager of Al Naghi Medical Co. LLC
Hosted by: U.S. Commercial Services
3:00 – 3:30 PM
From Passive Fabric to Active Care: How Smart Medical Textiles Are Redefining Infection Control & Thermal Stability
Presented by: Thermaissance
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Despite advances in devices and therapies, medical textiles—one of the most constant patient touchpoints—remain largely passive. This session examines how smart medical textiles such as Thermaissance, are emerging as active components of care, with implications for infection prevention and thermal stability. Using clinical insights from high-sensitivity settings such as neonatal care and ICU, it highlights why continuous, body-contact solutions are becoming an important part of modern healthcare infrastructure.
Global Market Access Without Headaches Beyond CE Marking – CE Mark Back in Business Under the New Regulatory Reality
Presented by: MDSS USA LLC
4:00 – 4:30 PM
The CE mark is not dead—under the new regulatory reality, it remains a powerful foundation for global market access when approached strategically. This session shows how manufacturers can leverage CE marking beyond the EU and successfully navigate evolving requirements in Europe, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and India without unnecessary complexity or risk.
Wednesday, February 11th
The following thought-leader presentations will take place at the USA Partnership Pavilion Forum, Booth #S13.A39.
UAE Healthcare: Market Landscape and Insights
This session will be presented by executives from AlBatha Healthcare and MPC healthcare
Hosted by: US Commercial Services
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Addressing the Enormous Burden of the Diabetic Foot in the Middle East: Reducing Amputations, Hospitalizations & Cost
Presented by: Advanced Oxygen Therapy (AOTI)
11:30 – 12:00 PM
The scale of the most significant complication arising from the growing diabetes pandemic in the region will be summarized. Scalable evidenced based treatments, proven to reduce patient/caregiver suffering, diabetic foot ulcer reoccurrence, amputations, hospitalizations, and cost, will be reviewed.
Transform your interventional suite with DeepSight™ Smart Sensor Technology
Presented by: DeepSight Technology, Inc.
12:00 – 12:30PM
By providing real-time, GPS-accurate tracking for needle tips, NeedleVue allows for faster, safer, and more cost-effective ultrasound-guided procedures. Discover how this breakthrough technology is redefining precision in biopsies while driving measurable ROI for modern healthcare systems.”
How to reduce medication errors in OR & ICU
Presented by: Codonics
3:30 – 4:00PM
CODONICS Safe Label System platform is a game changing innovation to reduce medication errors in OR & ICU, to comply with JCI & ISMP standards, to streamline injectables workflow, to improve the accuracy of narcotics Track & Trace, to enhance the Close Loop Medication in EHR / Patient Record in real time, and more …
Making every injection device: pen & vial connected & temperature protected
Presented by: Tempramed
4:00 – 4:30PM
How often does medication lose effectiveness after it leaves the pharmacy and what does that mean for patient outcomes and healthcare utilization? This session explores real-world data on temperature exposure, adherence, and injection tracking, and shows how protecting and monitoring injectable therapies can reduce severe events, anxiety, and avoidable healthcare use across different patient populations.
Learn More about Exhibitors
U.S. and Canadian exhibitors are currently open for business on Sourcehere.com — the Pavilions’ official digital directory. Attendees can set up meetings, browse products and services, and connect directly with exhibitors anytime at: https://sourcehere.com/exhibit/3664 (USA) and https://sourcehere.com/exhibit/3665 (Canada)
