Dubai is positioning itself as a global nexus for integrative medicine with the upcoming 3rd International AYUSH Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for February 15-17, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event marks a significant advancement in the United Arab Emirates’ strategy to incorporate ancient healing methodologies into its contemporary healthcare infrastructure.
Organized by the Science India Forum and World Ayurveda Foundation under the patronage of India’s Ministry of AYUSH and the Consulate General of India in Dubai, the conference will assemble wellness brands, practitioners, and medical institutions from across the globe. The gathering will showcase traditional medical systems—Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy—and their modern applications through technological innovation and scientific research.
Ahmed Ibrahim Musabih, President of the UAE Yoga Committee, revealed that formal memoranda of understanding will be signed during the event to strengthen collaboration between AYUSH practitioners and UAE health authorities including the Dubai Health Authority and Ministry of Health. This institutional partnership aims to bridge existing gaps in healthcare integration and foster future research initiatives.
The conference’s scale underscores its importance: over 100 exhibitors, 75 invited talks, 250 oral presentations, and more than 1,200 delegates from 35 countries. Participants will include AYUSH pharmaceutical companies like Himalaya and Dabur, wellness brands, educational organizations, research laboratories, and manufacturers of herbal processing machinery and medical devices.
Dr. V.L. Shyam, General Secretary of the Organizing Committee, emphasized the philosophical alignment between AYUSH principles and Dubai’s sustainability goals: “AYUSH represents the epitome of sustainability by addressing fundamental questions about creating and maintaining population health.”
Beyond healthcare, the event highlights the substantial economic ecosystem surrounding traditional medicine. Satish Kumar Shivan, Consul General of India in Dubai, noted the dual focus on medical outreach and trade expansion: “There is a significant economy built around the AYUSH tradition, and this event provides crucial global market access for manufacturers and producers.”
The conference reflects growing recognition of holistic health models that address both physical and mental wellbeing. Dr. Easa Bastaki, President and CEO of Dubai University, stated: “AYUSH encompasses everything—not just the body, but also the mind and overall wellbeing. This event represents a collaborative effort to create a comprehensive and deeply integrated healthcare system.”