Qatar International Medical Devices and Healthcare Exhibition and Conference to open Wednesday

The Qatar International Medical Devices and Healthcare Exhibition and Conference (QMED 2026) will kick off on Wednesday at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). This three-day event will gather 55 companies and institutions from 12 nations to exhibit medical technologies and explore possibilities for collaboration and investment. Sponsored by the Ministry of Public Health, the conference will host healthcare organizations, medical and technology firms, manufacturers, suppliers, professionals, and decision-makers.

QMED 2026 aims to serve as a forum for local and international stakeholders within the healthcare sector to exhibit their latest medical products, technologies, and solutions. The event will also facilitate the sharing of expertise, the formation of partnerships, and the exploration of investment opportunities. This year's edition has attracted a broad international presence, highlighting the increasing interest in Qatar's healthcare sector and the wider region.

Nasser Ahmed Al Khouri, Director of the Public Relations and Communications Department at the Ministry of Public Health, stated that the Ministry's patronage of QMED 2026 underscores its dedication to forging partnerships with the private sector and promoting healthcare's growth and advancement. He emphasized the Ministry's keen interest in events that foster innovation, strengthen partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem, and ensure that Qatar's healthcare sector stays current with global medical technology and services developments.

Al Khouri also noted that the substantial international participation in the exhibition underscores Qatar's growing reputation as a significant host for specialized healthcare events. Khalifa Salman Al Muhannadi, Chairman of the QMED 2026 Organizing Committee, added that the opening of QMED 2026 under the Ministry of Public Health's patronage signifies a significant milestone in the exhibition's growth.

He highlighted the event's role in reinforcing partnerships, sharing expertise, and showcasing the latest technologies and solutions that contribute to Qatar's healthcare system's ongoing development. The third edition of QMED is part of broader initiatives to enhance Qatar's standing as a regional center for specialized healthcare exhibitions, conferences, and events, while forging connections between the Qatari market and international markets in alignment with the country's healthcare sector's ongoing development.