The Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 opened today at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, bringing together healthcare leaders, experts and policymakers to explore the use of data, artificial intelligence and medical innovation to strengthen disease prevention and improve health outcomes. The summit runs until 22nd October.

In his opening address, Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, outlined the UAE's efforts to build an integrated healthcare system focused on prevention, quality of life and healthy longevity.

He said the UAE is developing a national approach, "Healthy UAE", to embed prevention across healthcare and other sectors through a comprehensive public health and well-being strategy.

He also highlighted the resilience of the UAE's healthcare system during exceptional regional circumstances, noting that hospitals and clinics had maintained services without postponing routine procedures