Dubai - UAE
In a step that strengthens Dubai's position as a global destination for therapeutic and medical tourism, the activities of the first session of the Dubai Anesthesia Conference and Exhibition (DACE 2026) were launched today, at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, in the presence of an elite group of experts and specialists from 14 countries, amid expectations that this scientific gathering will contribute to attracting more patients and those seeking advanced health services to the Emirates.

The UAE invests in medical excellence

The two-day conference attracts more than 350 participants and more than 35 international and regional speakers, in addition to the participation of more than 20 companies specialized in anesthesia techniques, patient monitoring, pain treatment and intensive care. This event comes within the framework of the UAE's ambitious strategy to consolidate its position as a regional center for specialized medical education and scientific exchange, which is directly reflected in the quality of health services provided to medical tourists from all over the world, especially from the Arab and Gulf countries.

27.5 credit hours... and sessions covering the latest technologies
The scientific program includes 10 sessions, two workshops and 16 scientific poster presentations, covering the latest developments in anesthesia, pain treatment, intensive care and patient safety, in addition to practical training on the management of difficult airway cases and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. The conference is accredited by the Dubai Health Authority at 27.5 credit hours for continuing medical education (CME), which reflects its high scientific quality.

Experts: Anesthesia has become safer thanks to technology

Dr. Mansour Nazri, President of the Conference, stated: 

“The conference brings together integrated specialties that contribute to patient care throughout the surgical treatment journey, and the exchange of experiences and scientific developments supports making informed clinical decisions, enhancing patient safety, and achieving better treatment results.”

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Dubai...the destination of the first Gulf patient
This advanced academic and medical approach represents part of a broader vision that makes Dubai and the UAE a preferred destination for medical tourism, especially for patients from the Gulf countries and the Arab world who are looking for the latest medical technologies and the highest safety standards. With the increasing number of visitors coming to receive treatment in hospitals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, such conferences ensure that local medical staff remain up-to-date with the latest international practices, which enhances patients’ confidence in the UAE health sector.

Medical tourism in the Emirates... numbers on the rise

Dubai Health Authority statistics indicate that the health sector in the emirate annually receives more than 300,000 patients from abroad, with revenues exceeding one billion dirhams, with expectations of steady growth in light of huge investments in medical infrastructure and health technology, making Dubai a strong competitor to traditional medical tourism destinations in Europe and Asia.

For Arab patients... promising opportunities
This scientific and medical momentum in Dubai represents a golden opportunity for Arab patients seeking advanced treatment at competitive costs compared to Europe and America, especially in the specialties of anesthesia and complex surgeries that require medical teams trained according to the highest international standards. The ease of travel and procedures, linguistic communication, and cultural similarity make the UAE an ideal choice for Arab families looking for safe and comfortable treatment.