ABHI UK Pavilion at Global Health Exhibition 2023 Showcases the Cutting-Edge of UK HealthTech, Boosting UK-KSA Partnerships

The event marks the first-ever presence of the ABHI UK Pavilion at the region's largest healthcare event. Together they will offer a glimpse into the future of healthcare innovation while signifying a significant step towards strengthening the partnership between the UK and Saudi Arabia. 

The pandemic's impact has accelerated the adoption of digital solutions and innovations, giving rise to a booming HealthTech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, government initiatives to modernise the healthcare industry has further fuelled the growth of this market, creating a favourable environment for innovation and investment. As a result, the Health Tech Market is currently one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. 

As demand for top-tier health technology solutions surge in the KSA, the ABHI UK Pavilion's presence at this year’s Global Health Exhibition underscores the UK's long-standing global recognition as a world-leader in this space. Over three days, the platform will play host to exciting product showcases and launches, offering a glimpse into the latest cutting-edge UK innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health technologies.

Together leading innovators from the UK will demonstrate the strengths of UK HealthTech and how they are working to tackle today’s biggest healthcare challenges.

This year’s list of exhibitors includes:

• Pharmazon: Launching Pharmazon Global, a B2B wholesale marketplace for UK/EU exports, and Owello, a revolutionary B2B2C private healthcare marketplace, aimed at overcoming healthcare accessibility challenges, pegged to create an ‘Uber’ for Healthcare.
• Smartway Pharmaceuticals: Empowering global access to pharmaceuticals and medical supplies through an unparalleled procurement and distribution network, equipped with extensive knowledge of the KSA market.
• International Hospitals Group (IHG): Expanding its MENA presence with the inauguration of a new office in Riyadh and the launch of two pioneering mental healthcare and addiction brands, Monita and Olympia International Healthcare.
• Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC): Pioneering a groundbreaking programme in collaboration with Mecomed to combat antimicrobial resistance, targeting Health Technology innovators in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. 
  

Michelle Michelucci, Head of International Events, ABHI, commented: “Over three action-packed days, the ABHI UK Pavilion will offer
an exceptional opportunity for UK HealthTech innovators to showcase their latest healthcare advancements to the burgeoning market in Saudi Arabia. We’re
proud to support UK SMEs in showcasing their expertise and capabilities while establishing fruitful partnerships in this dynamic region, where there is significant demand for high-quality HealthTech solutions.”

Global Health Exhibition has earned acclaim as the largest annual healthcare gathering in the region. This year’s edition is set to attract 15,000 professional visitors, featuring 120 speakers and 164 exhibitors from 23 countries over three impactful days. 

Bringing the UK Pavilion to the fast-growing Global Health Exhibition for the first time, the ABHI is delighted to be extending its support to UK HealthTech SMEs, helping them to enter and thrive within this thriving market.

 Taking place from 29-31 October in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the UK Pavilion (located in Hall 4 C34) will provide a dedicated space within the Global Health Exhibition where UK HealthTech innovators can showcase their expertise, strengthen their presence in the market and establish partnerships with key stakeholders.  

For more information, visit: https://www.abhi.org.uk/international/global-health-exhibition-2023/

About ABHI

ABHI is the UK’s leading industry association for health technology (HealthTech). ABHI supports the HealthTech community to save and enhance lives. Members, including both multinationals and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), supply products from syringes and wound dressings to surgical robots and digitally enhanced technologies. We represent the industry to stakeholders, such as the government, NHS and regulators. HealthTech plays a key role in supporting delivery of healthcare and is a significant contributor to the UK’s economic growth. HealthTech is the largest employer in the broader Life Sciences sector, employing 145,700 people in 4,300 companies, with a combined turnover of £30bn. The industry has enjoyed growth of around 5% in recent years. ABHI’s 400 members account for approximately 80% of the sector by value.