Forbes Middle East, in partnership with PureHealth, will host the fifth edition of the Healthcare Leaders Summit – Abu Dhabi 2026 on September 22–23 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the summit will bring together healthcare policymakers, executives, specialists and experts from the UAE, region and international markets.

The event will be held under the theme “Defining Global Standards in Healthcare Excellence”, with discussions focused on the policies, technologies and emerging trends shaping more resilient, efficient and future-ready healthcare systems.

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Key topics will include artificial intelligence, longevity science, precision health, population health, women’s health, prevention and purpose-driven healthcare investment. Sessions will also examine how innovation and collaboration can contribute to improved health outcomes and sustainable healthcare models.

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The summit will feature a dedicated Doctor’s Circle stage, where physicians can participate in CME-accredited sessions delivered by Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a PureHealth entity specialising in serious and complex care. The sessions will provide attending doctors with opportunities to earn continuing medical education credits while engaging with healthcare leaders.

Khuloud Al Omian, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Middle East, said: “The new edition reflects the summit’s evolution into a platform that drives collaboration and practical solutions across the sector. It also reflects a shared commitment to strengthening dialogue across the healthcare ecosystem, accelerating the adoption of advanced health solutions, and translating innovation into tangible impact that contributes to more future-ready and sustainable healthcare systems and enhances quality of life.”

Shaista Asif, Group CEO of PureHealth, said: “Healthcare is entering a new era, one that is less focused on treating illness after it occurs and increasingly focused on anticipating risk, intervening earlier, and enabling people to live healthier for longer. The convergence of clinical expertise, data, AI, and intelligent technology is making healthcare more predictive, personalized, and continuous.”