KARACHI: Global Health Exhibition (GHE), Saudi Arabia’s flagship healthcare event, has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 edition, with the exhibition set to take place from October 26 to 29 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health and in alignment with Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s Health Sector Transformation Program.
Health Matters Media has been named the non-exclusive digital media partner for the event, extending the exhibition’s outreach to healthcare audiences in Pakistan and the wider region.
Organisers announced that the 2026 edition will introduce three new specialist sectors—Dermatology & Aesthetics, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, and Dental—reflecting Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing healthcare market and expanding investment opportunities.
According to organisers, Saudi Arabia’s dermatology and aesthetics market is projected to grow from US$183.8 million in 2025 to US$361.9 million by 2034, while the orthopaedics and rehabilitation segment is expected to expand from US$302.3 million in 2023 to US$451.8 million by 2032. The dental sector is also forecast to rise from US$2 billion in 2022 to US$3 billion by 2027, highlighting increasing demand for advanced medical technologies and specialised care.
The exhibition will also introduce several new initiatives, including the Leaders Club 100, an invitation-only leadership network connecting senior healthcare decision-makers, ministers, CEOs, and policymakers for strategic dialogue and partnerships.
Building on the success of its investor engagement programme, GHE will launch the Capital Xchange initiative aimed at connecting investors, startups, healthcare innovators, and policymakers to accelerate investment in the healthcare sector. The programme will include power breakfasts, strategic networking sessions, and ecosystem site visits.
A new Pulse Studio will also debut, featuring live podcast conversations with healthcare leaders, CEOs, longevity experts, and changemakers to amplify discussions around the future of healthcare beyond the exhibition itself.
Organised by Tahaluf, the Global Health Exhibition has emerged as one of the world’s leading healthcare platforms. Organisers said the 2025 edition attracted over 130,000 healthcare professional visits, featured 600+ speakers, 2,000+ brands, and facilitated healthcare deals worth US$35.5 billion.
Rachel Sturgess, Executive Vice President of Tahaluf, said the 2026 edition marks a major expansion of the event’s scope and opportunities. She said the exhibition reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing healthcare ambitions and Tahaluf’s commitment to connecting the right stakeholders to drive innovation and sector growth.
Mostafa Abdelrahman, President and General Manager of Eli Lilly Saudi Arabia RQH, described the previous edition as a valuable platform for strategic engagement and collaboration, adding that the company looks forward to strengthening its contribution to Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation in 2026.
Established in 2018, the Global Health Exhibition serves as a premier platform for healthcare innovation, investment, and policy engagement in Saudi Arabia and internationally.
Registration for the exhibition is now open.
