The Abu Dhabi event will gather experts from 120 countries to discuss the future of military medicine.
The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026.
Under the agreement, EDGE will act as the strategic partner for the international congress, which is expected to gather military and healthcare experts from across the world.
The signing ceremony was attended by Major General Staff Dr Aisha Sultan Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of Military Health at the Ministry of Defence and Chair of the Higher Organising Committee of the World Congress on Military Medicine – Abu Dhabi 2026, along with Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group.
The partnership forms part of the Ministry of Defence’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with leading national organisations across the defence, healthcare, and technology sectors, while enhancing support for the congress.
Organised by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with ADNEC Group, the event is expected to bring together military and medical leaders, researchers, and specialists from more than 120 countries.
Held under the theme “Ready to Respond. Resilient in Recovery,” the event will serve as a platform to explore the latest advancements in military and civilian medicine, promote scientific research, and strengthen international cooperation in the healthcare sector.
As part of the partnership, EDGE will contribute its expertise in advanced technologies, innovation, and specialised solutions to support the event and its goals of enhancing preparedness and fostering closer cooperation between the defence and healthcare sectors.
The congress aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and best practices while addressing emerging health and humanitarian challenges facing military and civilian medical services worldwide.
The partnership also reflects the UAE’s ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration between government entities and national companies in delivering major international events.
Organisers said the agreement reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for specialised conferences and highlights the UAE’s role in advancing healthcare, innovation, and defence technologies on the global stage.
