Arab Health UK Pavilion set to grow in 2019

Over 150 British medtech companies were successfully represented at Arab Health 2018, with the show providing the highest visibility to date for the UK’s healthtech industry.

The UK Pavilion, managed by ABHI, hosted a range of UK companies, including hospital groups, surgical simulations and visits from international dignitaries.

Several surgical masterclasses were demonstrated on the UK Pavilion, including the Ozaki procedure for reconstruction of diseased aortic valve by Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Specialist Care (RB&HH)’s Cesare Quarto.

Dubai’s deputy ruler, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, also visited the Pavilion, witnessing HCA Healthcare UK’s consultant spinal surgeon Colin Nnadi.

Arab Health 2018 attracted over 100,000 attendees and is now established at the Middle East’s largest medical exhibition.

The success of the event follows news from a recent ABHI member survey that found over half of the UK’s healthtech companies anticipate exports to the Middle East to increase over the next five years.

Stephen Williams, sales director at Intersurgical, which exhibited with ABHI added: “We have always come (to Arab Health) with the ABHI. The British group, all in one place, really attracts people. The Middle East is a growing economy and this exhibition is a great opportunity for us to meet our customers, meet our distributors and do some business.”

ABHI is upscaling activities at Arab Health 2019 with a UK networking reception, which will be exclusive to UK Pavilion exhibitors. More so, exhibitors have the opportunity to book personalised meetings with ABHI regional industry experts and attend daily market briefings, providing intelligence as to the Middle East’s market prospects.

Paul Benton, ABHI’s managing director, International added: “The UK Pavilion is a chance to showcase the best of what British HealthTech has to offer. The fact that 2018 was so successful, really highlights just how well thought of UK business is in the Middle East, and we will be delivering even more for companies at Arab Health 2019.”