Dubai is set to host the 31st edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT) from August 25 to 27, 2026, at Dubai World Trade Centre, with official support from the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE).
The event is expected to attract more than 25,000 visitors from 85 countries and feature over 1,100 pharmaceutical brands. It will bring together industry leaders, healthcare professionals, regulators and experts to discuss pharmaceutical innovation, manufacturing, research, supply chains and the future of healthcare.
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DUPHAT 2026 will feature 104 scientific sessions, 12 workshops and around 400 scientific posters presented by university students. VITASHOW DUBAI will also take place alongside the exhibition, focusing on innovations in nutritional supplements.
His Excellency Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani Chairman of DUPHAT and DUPHAT International Scientific Council (DISC) Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) for the GCC Region, said “DUPHAT’s continued success is the result of a clear vision founded on the belief that innovation and international collaboration are the cornerstones of building a more sustainable pharmaceutical future. For more than three decades, DUPHAT has successfully established itself as the largest and most prominent global platform dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and as a premier destination where industry leaders and international companies gather each year. With the participation of leading international institutions and global companies in this year’s edition, we continue to strengthen Dubai’s position as a global hub that brings together expertise and talent, while contributing to the development of innovative pharmaceutical solutions that support the health of communities.”
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EDE’s support highlights the UAE’s focus on strengthening its pharmaceutical ecosystem through public-private partnerships, local manufacturing, regulatory development and supply-chain resilience.
Now in its 31st edition, DUPHAT continues to serve as an international platform for knowledge exchange, business partnerships and developments across the pharmaceutical value chain, further supporting Dubai’s position as a regional and global hub for healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation.
