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EVENTS
Dubai reaffirmed its position as a global hub for health and wellness tourism with the successful hosting of the inaugural Health Tourism & Medical Odyssey (HTMOC) on September 16–17, 2025, at the Sofitel Dubai Wafi. Organized by Agora Group, this exclusive event attracted over 120 delegates from around the world, including government officials, insurance companies, leading medical and rehabilitation centers, and medical tourism agencies.
HTMOC distinguished itself as a results-driven sales platform, facilitating impactful connections and delivering measurable outcomes. The event’s unique format featured pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, interactive sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities, creating an environment tailored for strategic growth and collaboration.
A highlight of the event was the keynote address by Mohamed Al Mheiri, Director of the Health Tourism Department at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). His insights underscored Dubai’s commitment to enhancing the health sector’s contribution to the emirate’s macroeconomic indicators and stimulating steady health economic growth.
The program also featured a panel discussion on the “Dubai Metaverse Strategy,” exploring the city’s achievements in attracting over 1,000 companies in blockchain and metaverse fields and its ambition to support more than 40,000 virtual jobs by 2030.
Participants had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and innovators, gaining valuable insights into the evolving demands of global health and wellness travelers. The event served as an ideal platform for healthcare providers, wellness innovators, and facilitators to showcase their expertise, build valuable partnerships, and unlock new business opportunities.
HTMOC 2025 marked a significant milestone in Dubai’s journey to becoming a premier destination for health and wellness tourism, setting the stage for future collaborations and innovations in the sector.
Holistic Health Middle East 2025 successfully convened thought leaders from healthcare, HR, wellbeing, and innovation to explore what health truly means—for individuals, organizations, and society. Held in Dubai on 9 October, the forum delivered a dynamic mix of high-level discussion, interactive sessions, and hands-on experiences, creating an environment where ideas and collaboration thrived.
The energy on and off stage was palpable. From the opening keynote to experiential workshops, attendees were challenged to rethink traditional healthcare paradigms and embrace a holistic approach. Yuvraj Kapadia opened the day by redefining healing as the alignment of body, mind, and emotional intelligence, setting a reflective and inspiring tone.
Sessions on whole-person wellbeing by Dr. Elie Abirached, Yanal Salam, and Sheena Pirbhai highlighted integrative models that move beyond reductionist clinical care. Matthew Lewis brought decades of high-performance science to workplaces in his session Wellbeing 2.0, while Diego Carrete, Claire Dargue, and Marina Judd explored the intersection of strategy, leadership, and wellbeing to foster resilient cultures.
The forum also addressed the physical dimension of health: Mark Buchanan, Manal A. Ahmad, and Christian Kiefer showcased movement, sport, and nutrition as tools for individual and community wellbeing. Neuroscience took center stage in Decoding Mind Algorithms, where experts including Dr. Niya Roy and Praveen Raghavan unpacked conscious wellbeing, and The Recovery Revolution reframed rest as a performance strategy with insights from Artem Avanesov and Mimi M.
Holistic Health Middle East 2025 also offered highly engaging experiential workshops led by Marisa Peer, Dr. Masa Al-Kurdi, and Dr. Millia Begum, demonstrating how psychological tools can unlock resilience and balance. Complementing the sessions, two high-trust boardrooms focused on AI in Healthcare and Smart Hospitals, featuring industry leaders such as Amanda Gravitis, Osama Elhassan, Ph.D., FIAHSI, and Veneeth Purushotaman CHCIO.
The exhibition hall was alive with ideas, and conversations flowed with sincerity and purpose. Holistic Health Middle East 2025 proved that health is more than a service—it is a culture, rooted in connection, balance, and thoughtful innovation. The forum left attendees inspired, informed, and equipped to translate holistic insights into meaningful action across their organizations and communities.
GITEX GLOBAL 2025 wrapped up its landmark 45th edition with record international participation, hosting over 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups from 180 countries, and 1,200 investors across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour. The five-day event spotlighted groundbreaking developments in AI, digital infrastructure, quantum computing, digital health, and biotechnology—driving discussions and partnerships that will shape the global tech and healthcare landscape.
Amr Kamel, General Manager, Microsoft UAE, noted, “The UAE is at the forefront of digital transformation, and GITEX continues to be a powerful platform driving this journey forward. From responsible AI adoption to nurturing digital health ecosystems, the nation’s innovation-first vision is attracting global collaboration and investment.”
A major highlight was the virtual dialogue between Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42, on building AI-native societies. The conversation emphasized global cooperation in AI ethics, data governance, and healthcare applications. Ministers and policymakers from across continents engaged in high-level discussions addressing regulation, quantum security, and cross-border data flows, reinforcing a global consensus on co-developing the next era of intelligent technologies.
At GITEX Digi Health & Biotech, innovators unveiled transformative solutions—from smart contact lenses that monitor glucose levels to AI-driven gene-editing technologies designed to combat chronic diseases. These advancements underscored AI’s growing role in precision medicine and preventive healthcare.
The event also marked record deal-making, with major alliances signed between governments and global tech firms. Initiatives such as AWS and e&’s nationwide AI and cloud training program and Presight’s collaboration with Dubai Taxi Company on smart mobility exemplified the UAE’s holistic approach to digital transformation.
With US$1.1 trillion in investor capital represented and startups from over 100 nations, GITEX reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a global hub for technology, innovation, and health-driven intelligence.
Looking ahead, GITEX 5.0 will debut the world’s first TechCation at Expo City Dubai in December 2026—ushering in a new era of immersive technology experiences across AI, health, quantum, and sustainability.
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