Healthcare events in Dubai
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Healthcare events in Dubai
Dubai hosts the Middle East's largest healthcare trade events and a deep calendar of medical congresses. World Health Expo Dubai, the show formerly known as Arab Health, is one of the biggest healthcare exhibitions in the world, and now runs at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai alongside companion events for health technology and leadership at Dubai World Trade Centre. AEEDC Dubai, among the largest dental conferences and exhibitions anywhere, and DUPHAT for pharmacy also take place at Dubai World Trade Centre. Around these flagships runs a year-round programme of specialty congresses in fields such as orthopaedics, ophthalmology, dermatology, oncology, paediatrics, critical care, radiology and family medicine, held at Dubai World Trade Centre and in hotels such as InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Al Habtoor Palace and Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. Many offer continuing medical education hours accredited by the Dubai Health Authority. The season runs from October to May and peaks early in the year, when the large exhibitions take place. Hotels fill quickly during the major shows, so book early.
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Frequently asked questions about events in Healthcare in Dubai
- What is the biggest healthcare event in Dubai?
- World Health Expo Dubai, formerly Arab Health, is the largest. It brings together manufacturers, distributors, hospital buyers and health authorities from across the region, with conferences alongside the exhibition. It now takes place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, with related technology and leadership events at Dubai World Trade Centre.
- Are there dental and pharmacy conferences in Dubai?
- Yes. AEEDC Dubai is one of the largest dental conferences and exhibitions in the world and takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre. DUPHAT is the main pharmacy conference and exhibition. Both attract delegates from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, and both offer accredited continuing education.
- Do medical conferences in Dubai offer CME hours?
- Most established congresses do. Events held in Dubai usually seek CME accreditation from the Dubai Health Authority, and many also carry international accreditation. The number of hours is normally shown on the registration page. Confirm the accreditation applies to your licensing body before you register if you need the hours.
- Do I need a visa to attend a conference in the UAE?
- Citizens of GCC countries need no visa, and visitors from many other countries, including the UK, the US and most of Europe, receive a free visit visa on arrival. Others need a visit visa arranged before travel, usually through an airline, a hotel, a UAE company or the event organizer. Rules and eligible nationalities change, so check the official ICP or GDRFA Dubai websites before you book.
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