- 14,290 visitors and 271 speakers from 95 countries were in attendance
- 33 strategic MoUs were signed with international, regional and local partners to accelerate progress in longevity, AI, and precision health, and agreements to develop Abu Dhabi’s health system resilience
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 1 May 2025: The second edition of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) concluded with a renewed commitment to transforming the way the world thinks about, invests in and supports longer healthier lives for their populations. With a focus on digital health and AI, prevention, personalisation, precision medicine, and longevity, ADGHW marked a milestone in the emirate’s mission to advance the future of health and well-being.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and curated by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), ADGHW brought together 14,290 visitors, 1,295 delegates from global organizations, 140 exhibitors, and 271 visionary speakers from 95 countries.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the opening ceremony of ADGHW 2025 and toured the exhibition, underscoring the emirate’s commitment to positioning health and longevity at the centre of its national development agenda. The event also welcomed H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE.
“Born from Abu Dhabi’s bold vision to transform health, ADGHW connects people, possibilities, and purpose. With leaders from policy, research, technology, and care uniting here to shape the future of health together, together we are moving the conversation – from prevention and diagnostics to longevity and healthspan. With Abu Dhabi’s commitment to good health for all, underpinned by collaboration, innovation, data-led insights and action, health knows no boundaries” stated His Excellency Mansoor Mansoori, Chairman of Department of Health-Abu Dhabi.
In addition, high-level global delegation of health and policy leaders joined the discussions at the event, with 11 international Government Ministers and representatives including H.E. Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, UAE; H.E. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, UAE; H.E. Anahit Avanesyan, Minister of Health, Armenia; H.E. Dr. Jaleela bint AlSayed Jawad Hasan, Minister of Health, Bahrain; H.E. Dr. Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health & Population, Egypt; H.E. Dr. Mikheil Sarjveladze, Minister of Health, Georgia; H.E. Adonis Georgiadis, Minister of Health, Greece; H.E. Prof. Feras Hawari, Minister of Health, Jordan; H.E. Pradip Paudel, Minister for Health and Population, Nepal; H.E. Dr. Yoonsoon Jung, Deputy Minister for Healthcare Policy, Republic of Korea; and H.E. Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health, Russia.
Among the other distinguished participants were Ms. Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Liberian Peace and Women’s Rights Activist; Director Generals of International Organisations such as Gavi, and the Africa Centres of Disease Control; 13 chairpersons, 49 founders, CEOs, managing directors and general managers, 17 Presidents and Vice Presidents, and 22 senior academics, research leaders, and specialised executives.
The programme featured 69 sessions and facilitated the signing of 33 strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), aimed at advancing data-driven health systems that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to detect, prevent, and manage diseases; extending healthy lifespans through innovations in precision medicine, early intervention, and personalised care; building more resilient and equitable healthcare ecosystems that are sustainable, future-ready, and inclusive; and accelerating investment in life sciences to scale innovation where it is most needed.
These cross-sector, cross-border collaborations, with partners including M42, PureHealth, Illumina, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Khalifa University, Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Masdar City, Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC), Gilead Sciences and others, demonstrate Abu Dhabi’s growing role as a trusted global health convener and a driving force behind scalable, future-focused solutions.
Comments from speakers during the Forum@ ADGHW included:
- Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, United Nations, South Africa
- Her Excellency Anahit Avanesyan, Minister of Health, Armenia
- Dr. Peter Attia, Physician, Podcast host, and Author, USA
- Elena Bonfiglioli, Global Business Leader, General Manager, Healthcare, Pharma, and Life Sciences, Microsoft, Belgium
- Nerio Alessandri, Founder & CEO Technogym, Italy
- Michel Demaré, Chairman, AstraZeneca, Switzerland
Key highlights from ADGHW 2025 include:
- designed to drive healthcare innovation, attract international investment, and deliver lasting benefits to global populations.
These collaborations reflect Abu Dhabi’s role as a trusted global health convener and underscore the importance of bold, future-focused decision-making.
ADGHW also served as a launchpad for innovation. The dedicated Startup Zone and Smart Health Hackathon offered health tech startups an opportunity to directly engage with investors, mentors, and platforms to scale. The ADGHW Innovation Awards recognised pioneering contributions to health and longevity, awarding a combined $200,000 prize to solutions tackling the sector’s most pressing challenges.
As new threats emerge and longstanding challenges persist, Abu Dhabi remains committed to championing a future of health that is proactive, data-driven, and built to benefit all—reimagining what is possible for the well-being of every person, everywhere.
For more information about ADGHW, visit www.adghw.com.
About Abu Dhabi Global Health Week:
Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (ADGHW) is a major government-led initiative by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). It drives transformative innovation and collaboration under the theme ‘Towards Longevity: Redefining Health and Well-being’. ADGHW serves as a year-round ‘always-on’ platform with a proactive approach centred around preventive, personalised, and holistic care. Held with and for the world, ADGHW is a platform for open, inclusive exchange, and joint action.
For more information on ADGHW, visit https://www.adghw.com/
About the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH):
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi is the regulative body of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Committed to ensuring excellence in healthcare, DoH monitors the health status of the population while shaping the regulatory framework for the health system. This includes inspecting against regulations, enforcing standards and encouraging the adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare providers in the Emirate. Abu Dhabi remains dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare by establishing an intelligent and sustainable ecosystem that prioritises health, longevity and quality of life for all community members. Leveraging state-of-the-art infrastructure and cutting-edge capabilities, DoH continues to develop and implement initiatives and programmes in line with its strategic focus areas, Healthy Population, Best-in-Class Care and Resilience and Innovation. These efforts reflect DoH’s unwavering commitment to predicting, preventing and personalising healthcare for every individual.
For further information on DOH, visit https://www.doh.gov.ae/ and follow on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.