In brief
The Fourth Health Forum, held under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, aims to promote family health and community awareness. It will feature an international medical conference, interactive community program, an AI competition and an exhibition of healthcare technologies. The event also offers educational and career pathways for local residents.
SEHA Al Dhafra Hospitals in the Al Dhafra Region will open the Fifth Health Forum from 4 to 6 November at the Baynounah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, drawing around 10,000 visitors.
The forum, held under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court, carries the theme Health is a Way of Life and aligns with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026 by focusing on family health, community awareness, and the integration of modern technologies in care.
The programme will bring together a community‑focused public schedule featuring interactive health talks, awareness activities and direct engagement with caregivers. Visitors will have the chance to learn about regional healthcare services, ask questions and explore career and educational pathways outside traditional hospital settings.
Alongside the public elements, the event will host an international medical conference. Specialists will deliver scientific lectures, and workshops will provide hands‑on training for healthcare professionals to exchange expertise and discuss best practices related to developing services in the region.
In its fifth edition, the forum will spotlight innovation by hosting a competition on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Students from schools, colleges and universities will present projects that explore new AI applications, while the competition will also highlight potential career paths in medicine, nursing and allied health fields.
An accompanying exhibition and outdoor areas will allow government bodies, private‑sector organisations, PureHealth subsidiaries and strategic partners to showcase healthcare services, technologies and AI solutions. The venues aim to foster collaboration and investment opportunities throughout the Al Dhafra Region.
Stakeholders will include representatives from local government agencies, private‑sector health providers and PureHealth’s network of subsidiaries. Guest exhibitors will demonstrate state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic tools, tele‑health platforms and AI‑enabled solutions that are designed to enhance patient care and streamline health‑system operations.
The forum’s community outreach is expected to deepen engagement between health institutions and residents. By offering educational sessions and direct dialogue with medical professionals, participants can learn about their own health needs, preventive measures and the services available to them in the region.
As a key event during the Year of Family, the Fifth Health Forum seeks to elevate public health literacy and support the UAE’s long‑term vision for a sustainable, community‑focused health system.
