Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Fifth Al Dhafra Hospitals Health Forum has concluded after welcoming more than 10,000 visitors to a three-day programme focused on community health awareness, professional education and healthcare innovation. Held from 4 to 6 November 2026 at the Baynounah Educational Complex in Madinat Zayed, the event was organised by SEHA Al Dhafra Hospitals under the patronage of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region.
Themed “Health is a Way of Life,” the forum placed family well-being at the centre of its activities, in line with the UAE’s Year of Family 2026. The programme featured community discussions on family health, preventive care and available healthcare services, alongside activities for families, senior citizens, students and healthcare professionals.
Jaber Ali Almarar, Chief Support Services Officer and Chair of the Organizing Committee of the 5th Al Dhafra Hospitals Health Forum, said: “Health information needs to make sense in the context of people’s daily lives. Our role is to listen to the questions families raise and explain the care available in a way they can use. The forum brought those conversations into a shared community setting.”
The event also hosted an international medical conference and specialised workshops, providing healthcare professionals with opportunities to exchange knowledge and discuss developments in clinical practice.
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Students participated in the fifth edition of the healthcare artificial intelligence competition, exploring how technology can support the future of healthcare. An accompanying exhibition brought together government and private-sector organisations, PureHealth subsidiaries and strategic partners to showcase healthcare services and technologies.
Dr. Mariam Rashed Al Mehairbi, Chief Medical Officer and Chair of the Scientific Committee of the 5th Al Dhafra Hospitals Health at SEHA Al Dhafra Hospitals, said: “Useful discussions often begin when a specialist’s experience connects with a practical question from another team. We want colleagues to take those questions back into their professional conversations and continue learning from one another. For students, meeting people working in healthcare can also make possible career paths easier to understand.”
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