High government officials, policy makers, NGOs and associations, academics and researchers as well as health care industry service providers from across the globe are expected to take part in the upcoming Dubai Health Forum.

The second edition of the forum will take place on January 15-16, 2018 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the Dubai Health Authority.

The first edition of the forum in 2017 attracted over 2,200 attendees from 16 countries with over 40 speakers, 4 workshops, 8 panel sessions and 11 health talks over the course of two days.

Attendees included high-level speakers including ministers from UAE & Oman, City Mayors, noble peace prize winner, Paralympians, head of international organisations and other international guest speakers.

Humaid Al Qutami, chairman and director-general of the Dubai Health Authority, said: “We are thankful to the leadership of Dubai for their support and their vision which is a driving force to ensure we provide the highest level of quality healthcare to the community and that we adopt the latest in healthcare technology to further improve patient care and experience.”

“The Dubai Health forum provides a platform where world experts in the field of health can exchange ideas that can contribute towards better patient care through innovation. The forum will bring together highly respected decision makers, health practitioners, international guest speakers, industry experts, multinational corporates and innovators launching next-generation, game-changing technologies,” he added.

The 2ndedition of the forum will focus on topics such as sustainable energy & environment health, technology & innovation, sustainable economics in health, family health and community wellbeing, occupational health, human capital and youth & healthcare. – TradeArabia News Service