Global Health Exhibition
| Global Health Exhibition | |
|---|---|
| Status | active |
| Genre | healthcare trade exhibition and conference |
| Venue | Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center (Malham) |
| Locations | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Inaugurated | 2018 |
Previous event | October 27 – 30, 2025 |
Next event | October 26 – 29, 2026 |
| Attendance | 131,000 (2025) |
| Patron | Ministry of Health |
| Organised by | Tahaluf |
| Website | globalhealthexhibition |
The Global Health Exhibition (GHE) is an annual healthcare trade exhibition and conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. First staged in 2018, it is organized by Tahaluf, and takes place under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health as part of the Health Sector Transformation Program.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The Global Health Exhibition was established in 2018 and held its first two editions in Riyadh.[4] It was subsequently held in a virtual format in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before resuming as an in-person event.[4]
The exhibition returned to an in-person format from 9 to 11 October 2022 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, under the patronage of the Minister of Health, Fahad Al-Jalajel.[5][6][7]
2023 edition
[edit]The 2023 edition was held over three days from 29 to 31 October in Riyadh.[8] The exhibition witnessed the signing of 138 agreements with a combined value exceeding SAR13.3 billion (approximately $3.5 billion).[9][10] The program included accredited continuing medical education sessions and dedicated zones focused on investment, laboratory medicine, and healthcare startups.[8][11][12]
During the 2023 edition, Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel launched the National Platform for Health and Insurance Exchange Services (NPHIES) at the exhibition. The platform was developed in collaboration with the Council of Health Insurance, the Saudi Health Council, and the National Health Information Center.[13]
2024 edition (seventh)
[edit]The seventh edition took place from 21 to 23 October 2024 in Riyadh, under the theme "Invest in Health," under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and with the support of the Health Sector Transformation Program.[1]
The 2024 edition generated projects and investment commitments exceeding SAR50 billion ($13.3 billion).[14] These included a pharmaceutical manufacturing agreement valued at approximately SAR4 billion involving the National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO), Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi; a SAR5 billion expansion by Fakeeh Care Group; a SAR3 billion investment by Almoosa Health Group to establish new hospitals and primary care centers; and hospital acquisitions and construction projects by Dallah Health valued at approximately SAR4 billion.[1][14]
2025 edition (eighth)
[edit]The eighth edition was held from 27 to 30 October 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in the Malham district under the same theme, "Invest in Health".[15][16]
The edition introduced an Investor Program representing approximately $65 billion in assets and launched VIBE, a wellness-focused companion event linked to the Ministry of Health's LiveWell initiative.[2][17]
The 2025 exhibition resulted in deals collectively valued at $35.5 billion,[18] including an expanded collaboration between Health Holding Company and Mass General Brigham to support the implementation of the Saudi Model of Care,[19] as well as a $214 million strategic partnership between the Saudi Ministry of Investment, the Ministry of Health, and ewpartners to support healthcare investment and expand private-sector participation in Saudi Arabia's health sector.[20]
The edition also hosted the launch of a "Together for Health" campaign under the 10KSA cancer-awareness initiative of Princess Reema bint Bandar, who had originally established the initiative in 2015.[16]
2026 edition (ninth)
[edit]The ninth edition is scheduled to take place from 26 to 29 October 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center. It is set to introduce three new specialist zones covering orthopaedics and rehabilitation, and dental care, along with new programs such as the invitation-only "Leaders Circle " executive network, an expanded investor platform called Capital Xchange, and a live podcast studio branded "Pulse Studio."[21][22]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Global Health Exhibition 2024 Kicks off in Riyadh with SAR50 Billion in Investments". Asharq Al-Awsat. October 21, 2024. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- 1 2 Pillai, Rajiv (August 14, 2025). "Global Health Exhibition 2025 expands footprint amid rising global interest". Gulf Business. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Global Health Exhibition set to return as Saudi healthcare market booms". Sky News.
- 1 2 "Global Health Exhibition starts in Riyadh Sunday". Arab News. October 6, 2022. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia to Host Global Health Exhibition from 9 to 11 October". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Global Health Exhibition starts in Riyadh Sunday". Arab News. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ الصحة, فريق بوابة وزارة (2026-07-26). "Global Health Exhibition 2022…. Invest in Health". Ministry Of Health Saudi Arabia. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- 1 2 "GE HealthCare announces new regional HQ in Riyadh in commitment to Saudi Vision 2030". Al Arabiya English. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "PIF-owned Nupco signs 14 deals at Global Health Exhibition". Arab News. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "138 Agreements Worth over SAR13.3 billion Signed at Global Health Exhibition". spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ الصحة, فريق بوابة وزارة (2026-09-16). "Ministry Of Health Saudi Arabia". Ministry Of Health Saudi Arabia. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Saudi Global Health Exhibition sees 138 deals worth $3.6bn". Gulf Daily News (GDNonline). Trade Arabia News Service. November 1, 2023. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Saudi health minister launches NPHIES platform at Global Health Exhibition". Arab News. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- 1 2 "Saudi Arabia announces $13.3bn of investment deals at Global Health Exhibition". Arab News. 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ Alshammari, Haifa (October 27, 2025). "Saudi Ministry of Health inaugurates Global Health Exhibition". Arab News. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- 1 2 "Princess Reema bint Bandar Unveils 10KSA Initiative 2025 at Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh". Asharq Al-Awsat. October 29, 2025. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ Pillai, Rajiv. "Global Health Exhibition 2025 expands footprint amid rising global interest". gulfbusiness.com. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Global Health Exhibition 2026 Expands into High-Growth Sectors in Dermatology and Aesthetics, Orthopaedics and Rehab, and Dental" (Press release). Tahaluf, via Zawya. 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ Makkah, Riyadh- (2025-10-29). "Health Holding Company and Mass General Brigham Deepen Strategic Partnership at the Global Health Exhibition 2025". صحيفة مكة (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Partnership worth $214m to support Saudi healthcare localization". Arab News. 2025-10-28. Retrieved 2026-09-16.
- ↑ "Global Health Exhibition set to return as Saudi healthcare market booms".
- ↑ JL (2026-05-25). "Saudi Arabia's Global Health Exhibition 2026 to Expand Into New Medical Sectors | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN". DT News. Retrieved 2026-09-16.