Dubai: Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, and MedTech Europe, the European trade association for the medical technology industry, today brought together global and regional stakeholders for an exclusive exchange during WHX Dubai. This global platform for the international MedTech community was held under the theme ‘The Power of MedTech: Driving Innovation Through Collaboration.’
According to Emirates News Agency, the joint event gathered MedTech leaders, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and association representatives from around the world. The discussions focused on the evolving MedTech landscape and its implications for policy, regulation, and innovation. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of the MedTech sector and underscored the role of industry associations as intermediaries between the industry and policymakers.
Through panel discussions and leadership dialogues, Mecomed and MedTech Europe facilitated expert exchanges on the future outlook of the MedTech industry. Topics included the impact of MDR and IVDR revisions on the MEA region and the role of artificial intelligence regulations in enabling safe and responsible innovation. The discussions also emphasized how global-regional collaboration and policy engagement can accelerate innovation, safeguard patient safety, and expand access to advanced medical technologies.
Rami Rajab, Chief Executive Officer of Mecomed, stated, ‘The MedTech sector is at a pivotal moment, and the policies we help shape today will determine how quickly patients can benefit from transformative technologies. Our role is to ensure that collaboration across the MedTech ecosystem translates into tangible impact for patients and healthcare systems across the Middle East and Africa.’
Diana Kanecka, Director of International Affairs at MedTech Europe, added, ‘International collaboration is essential to ensuring that regulatory frameworks enable access to innovation so that medical technologies can reach patients around the world. By working closely with regional partners such as Mecomed, we can promote greater alignment, share best practices, and support policies that enable safe, responsible innovation while strengthening patient access to medical technologies.’
With the Middle East and Africa accelerating its digital and technological transformation, and the regional medical devices market projected to reach nearly US$35 billion by 2032, strengthened engagement between global and regional stakeholders will be crucial to ensure that innovation delivers tangible patient impact.
Building on this joint event and ongoing collaboration, Mecomed and MedTech Europe will continue to foster dialogue, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. They plan to hold joint sessions, roundtables, and events to support policymakers and industry leaders in shaping forward-looking frameworks that enable innovation and improve healthcare outcomes across the region.
