Doha- Today, Tuesday, Doha will witness the launch of the activities of the second edition of the Qatar International Healthcare Exhibition and Conference (Qatar Medicare), which is organized by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry in cooperation with the International Exhibitions Company (IFP Qatar) and sponsored by the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar.
The event, which runs from November 11-13, comes at a time when the health sector in Qatar is witnessing a qualitative boom, which reflects the country’s trend towards consolidating its regional position as a center of excellence and innovation in the fields of medicine and health care.
Qatar Medicare is more than just a trade exhibition, as it is an embodiment of the strategic transformation in Qatari health care, towards a knowledge economy based on innovation and scientific research. It also represents a qualitative event that strengthens Qatar’s position as a regional center for medical technology and medical tourism and opens the door to new partnerships between the public and private sectors.
With the increasing participation of major international institutions, the event appears as a practical tool for translating national visions into tangible achievements that contribute to building a more efficient and sustainable health system that keeps pace with Qatar’s ambitions to be a global destination for distinguished health care.
Accelerated development
The Acting Director General of the Qatar Chamber, Ali Saeed Al Mansouri, believes that the health sector in the country is witnessing rapid development, which has made Qatar one of the most prominent medical tourism destinations in the Middle East.
This trend reflects the growing government and private investments in health infrastructure, and the increasing number of specialized centers and modern hospitals, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which places human health at the heart of sustainable development, according to Al Mansouri’s statements in a press conference to announce the conference.
Qatar Medicare aims to support this vision by providing an integrated platform for cooperation between the public and private sectors, attracting foreign investments and exchanging experiences between actors in the medical industry globally.
A platform for innovation
This year, the exhibition is expected to attract 100 companies from 14 countries, including 64 local companies and 36 international companies, representing various fields of health care and medical technology.
40 international experts and speakers will also participate in the conference in dialogue sessions and workshops covering the latest trends in digital medicine, artificial intelligence in diagnosis, community health, and chronic disease prevention.
In a special statement to Al Jazeera Net, the Director of Commercial Affairs and Operations at the International Exhibitions Company Qatar, Hayat Bayan, said that organizing the second edition of the Qatar Medicare Exhibition and Conference comes at a pivotal moment in which the global healthcare sector is witnessing profound transformations, noting that the event constitutes a comprehensive professional platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences and exploring new opportunities among decision makers, experts and investors in this vital field.
The exhibition brings together under one roof an elite group of the most prominent international organizations concerned with health and development, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Labor Organization, and the Africa Center for Disease Control, in addition to many regional and global research institutions and medical companies, which gives it an international and strategic dimension that enhances Qatar’s position as a center for scientific dialogue and cooperation in the field of medicine and health care.
A promising destination for investment
Hayat Bayan explained that the presence of these bodies reflects the growing confidence in the Qatari health scene, which has become a model in sustainability, innovation and integration of medical services, pointing out that the participating international companies see Qatar as a promising destination for investment in health technology, especially in light of the large government support for the sector and the presence of a legislative environment stimulating growth.
The event is not limited to displaying the latest medical devices or technologies, but rather goes beyond that to present future visions about digital medicine, artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment, developing national medical personnel, and exchanging best practices in the fields of public health and prevention.
The conference includes discussion sessions and workshops in the healthcare sector with the participation of more than 40 expert and specialist speakers, in addition to 25 presentations, 5 dialogue sessions, 4 workshops and training sessions, in addition to a special open session entitled “Open Stage,” which allows professionals to speak for two minutes about their fields of work and expertise.
She explained that there are great opportunities for establishing partnerships between the public and private sectors to develop the health sector in light of the indicators that reveal rapid development, as the State of Qatar ranks first in the Arab world and 21st globally in the health care index for the year 2025, according to the report issued by the global database encyclopedia (Numbio), and Qatar has also become the first country to obtain all its municipalities to obtain the title of Healthy City from the World Health Organization, in addition to the Education City of the Qatar Foundation obtaining the title of Healthy Educational City, and Qatar University the title of Healthy University.
Support the national strategy
The Director of Non-communicable Disease Prevention Programs at the Qatari Ministry of Health, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani, confirmed that Qatar now has a world-class health system based on innovation, clinical excellence and sustainability.
He explained in a previous statement that the State of Qatar is currently implementing the third national health strategy, which focuses on enhancing the quality of life and developing a comprehensive health system that keeps pace with the latest developments, and is based on clinical excellence, sustainability, and innovation in line with the third national development strategy extending until 2030, which places as its top priorities:
- Maximizing utilization of existing healthcare infrastructure.
- Attract new private investors.
- Developing medical tourism.
- Strengthening Qatar’s global position in the field of precision medicine.
According to estimates by the international research company Fitch Solutions, affiliated with the global credit rating agency Fitch, the healthcare sector in Qatar is expected to witness accelerated growth with total health spending growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14% by 2029, reaching $11.5 billion.