Health And Medical Tourism Exhibition 2025 Launches At Expo Centre Sharjah To Promote Wellness And Healthcare

The Health and Medical Tourism Exhibition 2025 began today at Expo Centre Sharjah. This event, themed "Sharjah, the City of Health and Wellness," will run until Friday, 10th January. It gathers top healthcare providers, wellness experts, and industry stakeholders. Organised by Lotfi Khelifi, Founder & CEO of Gulf Health Magazine, it is backed by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Expo Centre Sharjah.

Lotfi Khelifi expressed pride in launching an event that highlights the country's advanced medical facilities, affordable treatments, and skilled professionals. He stated, "The exhibition also represents a pioneering effort to bring more such medical events to Sharjah, an Emirate known for its advanced medical sector. I am sure this event will serve as the foundation for a series of medical events and establish Sharjah as a new international destination in the healthcare industry."

The exhibition aims to enhance community engagement with local health sectors. It showcases services, expertise, emerging trends, developments, and products. The goal is to strengthen interactive relationships between healthcare institutions and the community.

Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, remarked on the significance of hosting this inaugural event. He said it highlights the nation's commitment to exceptional healthcare and medical tourism facilities. "A popular destination for medical tourism in the region," he noted about the UAE's cost-effective options and global travel accessibility.

Featuring over 30 exhibitors, the event includes leading hospitals, medical centres, cosmetic surgery facilities, healthcare companies, and rehabilitation facilities. These exhibitors are showcasing their capabilities to a diverse audience.

The exhibition also hosts numerous medical awareness sessions led by physicians and specialists from various hospitals and facilities. These sessions aim to educate attendees on different aspects of healthcare.

Training Courses in Medical Tourism

Training courses offered at the event focus on establishing medical tourism departments within hospitals and modern marketing techniques in this field. Experts conduct these courses with certificates awarded upon completion.

The exhibition welcomes delegations from various countries representing medical tourism companies. They are exploring participating hospitals' capabilities to foster international collaborations.

This event marks a significant step towards establishing Sharjah as a hub for health and wellness tourism globally while promoting advancements in healthcare practices.

With inputs from WAM