WHX Dubai, formerly Arab Health is a

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and

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in the

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. It first took place in

Dubai Dubai (Help:IPA/English, /duːˈbaɪ/ Help:Pronunciation respelling key, ''doo-BYE''; Modern Standard Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic: ; Emirati Arabic, Emirati Arabic: , Romanization of Arabic, romanized: Help:IPA/English, /diˈbej/) is the Lis ...

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in 1975. Healthcare industry representatives attend from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the United States.

Exhibition and congress

The congress is one of the world's largest medical conferences. WHX Dubai is supported by the UAE Ministry of Health, the Abu Dhabi Health Authority, the

Dubai Health Authority The Dubai Health Authority () is a government organization overseeing the health system of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Background The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) was formed in 2007 under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktou ...

and the

Dubai Healthcare City Authority Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) () is a healthcare free economic zone situated in Umm Hurair, Emirate of Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. DHCC was launched in 2002 by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE ...

Awards

Awards are given for innovation and achievement in the industry. They include awards for

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work, patient-centred care, and clinicians.

History

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{{Informa Events in Dubai Medical conferences Medical education Healthcare in the United Arab Emirates Trade fairs in the United Arab Emirates Recurring events established in 1975 1975 establishments in the United Arab Emirates

Exhibition and congress

Awards

History

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