Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Tours Future Health Summit, Emphasises Preventive Care Innovation
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026 on Tuesday. The event, organised by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, is being held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 22 October under the theme “To Sense is to Predict.”
Exploring Cutting-Edge Technologies
During his visit, the Crown Prince toured the summit exhibition, where he explored key solutions and technologies presented by participating local and international entities. The exhibition focused on artificial intelligence and its applications in healthcare, genomics, precision medicine, digital health, advanced diagnostics and life sciences.
Strengthening Global Collaboration
Sheikh Khaled met with attendees and participants to discuss ways to enhance collaboration and partnerships in developing innovative healthcare solutions. He stressed the importance of exchanging knowledge and expertise to improve the quality of care delivered to communities both locally and globally.
The Crown Prince emphasised the need to foster an environment that supports healthcare innovation, attracts talent and investment, and connects scientific research with community priorities. He also highlighted the summit’s role in bringing together policymakers, experts and investors around a shared vision for the future of healthcare.
Key Themes and Participation
More than 175 entities are showcasing technologies and solutions that support the transition towards health systems centred on prevention and early intervention. The summit programme covers four thematic focus areas: Longevity and Precision Health; Health System Resilience & Sustainability; Digital Health & AI; and Investment in Life Sciences.
The Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit serves as a leading global platform, bringing together healthcare leaders, policymakers, researchers, experts and investors to strengthen partnerships across healthcare, research, technology and investment. It aims to exchange knowledge and expertise, and accelerate the progression of innovations from research through testing into real-world application. These efforts support the development of anticipatory, sustainable and highly resilient health systems, while strengthening international collaboration to address shared health challenges.
