All nominations are officially in, and the voting phase is now live. Sponsored by Blue Goat Cyber, the MedTech World Awards 2026 | Middle East bring together the MedTech community to recognise leaders, companies, and solutions advancing healthcare across the region.
If a nominee’s work has stood out to you, whether through innovation, leadership, or real-world impact, this is your opportunity to support them.
Voting closes on 9 February; make sure you cast your vote before the deadline.
MedTech World Awards 2026 | Middle East – Categories
This year’s awards span 15 categories, reflecting the breadth of expertise and progress across the MedTech ecosystem. The nominated entries are listed below:
Best MedTech Solution of the Year
Electroducer
Adtec Healthcare Limited
Vivasure Medical
Endiatx
Credo Diagnostics
DNeuro Biosciences
Best Patient Impact of the Year
Prana Surgical
Allotex
Airoqur
Opportunity Health
Imagine Devices
Synchrony Medical
Best Healthcare Provider System & Strategic Partner
Aster Hospitals UAE
Mediclinic Group
Mass General Brigham International
Cambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Centre
Clemenceau Medical Centre Hospital
Valeo Health
Best MedTech Venture Capital Firm of the Year
Quadria Capital
HealthQuad
Ege Medical Ventures
Verge HealthTech Fund
Windham Capital Partners
IB Ventures
Best Rising Star in the Industry of the Year
Dr. Amel Havkic, Founder & Managing Director at EvoMed Consulting
Alireza Daneshvar, Founder and CEO at Pioneera Biosciences
Dr Jasmin Malek, Consultant Physician in Family Medicine
Dr Aswathy Sheela Sudhakar, Founder at Aitheal
Luiza Dobre, CEO & Founder at Komed Health AG
Lifetime Achievement Award of the Year
Sukhdeep Sachdev, Global Chief Executive Officer of Leader Healthcare
George Syrmalis M.D Ph.D FRSM, Founder and CEO, Bioscience Equity Partners
Reenita Das, Founder, Reenita Das Inc.
Maher Abouzeid, Operating Partner, TVM Capital Healthcare
Dr. Hussain Alrand, Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health at the Ministry of Health and Prevention – UAE
Best Healthcare Leader of the Year
Dr. Mohammed Al Shamsi, Director of IT Operation at Emirates Health Services
Abhishek Shah, President at TruDoc
Prof. Shafi Ahmed, Senior Partner at Purpose Tech Capital
Ambassador Nabhit Kapur, President, World Leaders for Mental Health
Best FemTech Product of the Year
PregnanTech Ltd
Myri Health
NeoPredics
Calla Lily Clinical Care
Nabta Health
MedTech Enablement & Advisory Excellence Award
EvoMed Consulting
Compliance Solutions (Life Sciences) Ltd
Clinical Accelerator
Blue Goat Cyber
Fish & Richardson P.C.
IBM
Best Non-Invasive Health Technology of the Year
ZettaBand by vCodes Software Solutions LLC
SINAPTICA THERAPEUTICS
ZERObrush
Neuronic
Best Digital Health Solution of the Year
Lokahi Technology System
BioAro
P4-ML
Aigon Health
Cardiosense
Doctify
Best Use of AI in Healthcare of the Year
MedSyntra
Gero
E-Rapid by Emirates Health Services
eMed Support Systems
RobotDreams GmbH
VitVio
Best Female HealthTech Leader of the Year
Mubaraka Ibrahim, Acting Chief Information Officer of Information Sector & Director of Health Information Systems at The Emirates Health Services Establishment
Amna Saleh Al Hammad, Head of Health Applications Section at Emirates Health Services
Dr. Allama ELMEHDI, Chief Compliance Officer and Community Leader at Global Innovation Institute
Dr. Narges Sheikhansari, Executive Advisor and Public Health Expert
Madiha Parvez, Group Innovation Manager at PureHealth
Dr. Tamara Sunbul, Group Chief Information Officer (Group CIO) at Fakeeh Care Group (FCG)
Best Mental Health Solution of the Year
PsycReality
Stress Point Health
Sayra
CIGMA
Best Regional Consultancy of the Year
Alliance Care Technologies
Nuvantta
Welcome Health Ventures
NXT Horizon
Alvarez & Marsal
Diginova Health
Each vote contributes to recognising the work being done across research, investment, policy, clinical care, and technology, work that is helping move healthcare forward across the Middle East and beyond.
The winners of the MedTech World Awards 2026 | Middle East will be announced during the MedTech World Awards Gala, an exclusive evening celebration honouring leaders, startups, and partners from across the MedTech ecosystem.
The Gala will take place at the Al Baraha Ballroom, Dubai InterContinental Festival City, on 11 February from 19:30 to 22:00. The evening will feature a curated awards ceremony, fine dining, a charity auction, and high-level networking.
The evening will also include a charitable auction, with proceeds supporting SiGMA Foundation projects focused on fundraising, education, and community support. Among the items available for auction are Pardus by Pedro Versteeg, Echoes of Tomorrow by Larisa Butovskaya, and Creative and Linear Learning by Lucienne Spiteri.
The MedTech World Awards are community driven. Every vote reflects peer recognition and shared standards of excellence across the industry. By voting, you’re not just choosing winners; you’re highlighting what matters most in today’s MedTech ecosystem.
Join Us at MedTech World Middle East | Dubai 2026
The award winners will be celebrated during MedTech World Middle East | Dubai 2026, where global MedTech leaders, startups, investors, regulators, and healthcare professionals come together to exchange insight, build partnerships, and explore what’s next for healthcare innovation. Join the conversation now.
