Saudi Arabia’s Global Health Exhibition 2026 to Expand Into New Medical Sectors

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Global Health Exhibition 2026 will introduce new specialist sectors focused on dermatology, orthopaedics and dental care as Saudi Arabia continues to expand investment in healthcare under its Vision 2030 transformation plans.

The exhibition, held under the patronage of the Saudi Ministry of Health, is scheduled to take place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre from October 26 to 29.

Organisers said the 2026 edition will feature dedicated zones for Dermatology and Aesthetics, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, and Dental services, reflecting growing demand across these healthcare segments in the Kingdom.

According to industry projections shared by organisers, Saudi Arabia’s dermatology and aesthetics market is expected to grow from around USD 183.8 million in 2025 to USD 361.9 million by 2034. The orthopaedics and rehabilitation sector is forecast to reach USD 451.8 million by 2032, while the dental market is projected to expand from USD 2 billion in 2022 to USD 3 billion by 2027.

The event is expected to bring together healthcare companies, investors, policymakers and technology providers as Saudi Arabia accelerates healthcare modernisation efforts and seeks to strengthen medical innovation and private-sector participation.

Organisers are also launching several new initiatives for the 2026 edition, including the “Leaders Club 100”, an invitation-only network designed to connect senior healthcare decision-makers, ministers and executives through private discussions and networking sessions.

An expanded investor programme, named “Capital Xchange”, will also be introduced following the 2025 edition, which reportedly attracted more than 200 investors representing assets under management valued at USD 65 billion from 40 countries.

The programme aims to connect investors, startups and policymakers through meetings, site visits and strategic partnership opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s healthcare ecosystem.

Another new feature, “Pulse Studio”, will host live podcast discussions featuring healthcare executives, industry experts and innovators focusing on major trends shaping the global healthcare industry.

The exhibition is organised by Tahaluf and builds on the previous edition, which drew more than 130,000 healthcare professional visits, over 2,000 brands and hundreds of speakers.

Rachel Sturgess, Executive Vice President of Tahaluf, said the expansion into new healthcare sectors reflects the scale of opportunities emerging in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare market and the country’s ongoing transformation plans.

The exhibition forms part of wider efforts linked to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Health Sector Transformation Programme, which aims to improve healthcare infrastructure, innovation and investment across the Kingdom.