Global Wellness Summit Announces Strategic Partnership and Support from UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention for 2025 Summit in Abu Dhabi

Collaborations with Shura Global Consultancy and Abu Dhabi Investment Gate will play a major role in delivering the largest, most ambitious Summit to date

MIAMI, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $6.3 trillion global wellness economy, today announced that its 19th annual conference will take place in Abu Dhabi November 18-21, 2025, at the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. This milestone event is being held through a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Gate (ADIG) and Shura Global Consultancy (SGC) and with support from the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention.

Bringing together government leaders and industry visionaries, the 2025 Global Wellness Summit will solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a prominent global wellness hub, reflecting the UAE's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. This year's Summit will introduce new platforms for collaboration and investment, and transformative ideas that will shape the future of the wellness economy worldwide.

The Middle East's wellness economy has been one of the recent global growth leaders, with the UAE playing a pivotal role as the largest market in the region. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the UAE's wellness economy reached $34 billion in 2023, contributing approximately 5.5% to the national GDP and affirming its leading and collaborative role in the global wellness industry.

"We're thrilled to partner with Abu Dhabi Investment Gate and Shura Global Consultancy to bring this prestigious event to the UAE," said Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of GWS. "Abu Dhabi is a natural choice to host our most ambitious Summit to date, and we look forward to giving delegates the opportunity to experience the rich landscape of the UAE, a country that has so much to offer in terms of natural beauty, pioneering preventative health and wellness solutions, and new luxury destinations."

The region's momentum in wellness is so eye-opening that the GWS named "The Middle East's Wellness Ambitions" as one of its top ten wellness trends for 2025, detailing how the region is blending cultural heritage with powerful investment in preventative healthcare, sports, and wellness infrastructure and tourism—creating the newest world hub for wellbeing.

Abu Dhabi's strategic vision to become a center of excellence for wellness, sustainability, and innovation is reflected in major developments such as:

• The highly anticipated SHA Emirates, set to open in 2026 as the world's first "healthy living island" integrating AI-driven wellness solutions.
• The continued expansion of world-class wellness and longevity innovation hubs, including Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Kintsugi Space, the region's first women-only holistic wellness club.
• The development of innovative wellness real estate communities such as Saadiyat Grove, which will bring a new standard of integrated wellbeing to the region.

H.E. Saeed Al Meqbali, chairman of ADIG, emphasized the strategic importance of hosting the event: "Bringing the Summit to Abu Dhabi is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase our nation's leadership in innovation-driven wellness initiatives, and the Summit will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, sharing experiences and establishing cross-sector partnerships."

Dr. Mohamed Yousef Almadfaei, founder and chairman of Shura Global Consultancy, added, "The wellness economy is a fundamental pillar of the UAE's economic and social development. The partnership between GWS, SGC and ADIG will work towards achieving our leadership vision and objective of positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for the future of wellness technologies and products."

The 2025 Global Wellness Summit will feature an unrivaled lineup of global thought leaders, in-depth discussions on emerging health and wellness trends, and groundbreaking solutions that will define the future of wellness. The expanded Innovation Lab will offer an exclusive look into the most promising advancements in the field, featuring cutting-edge startups and industry disruptors.

Accredited media can apply to attend here. 

About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $6.3 trillion global wellness economy. In addition to an annual conference, held at a different location around the globe, GWS also hosts annual in-person events such as the Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium and the Beauty & the Brain Symposium, along with virtual gatherings, including Wellness Master Classes and Wellness Sector Spotlights. The organization's Future of Wellness report forecasts the top wellness trends for the year ahead and is oft-quoted in the media. The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit will be held in Abu Dhabi, November 18-21, 2025.

About Abu Dhabi Investment Gate (ADIG): Abu Dhabi Investment Gate (ADIG) is an innovative investment firm dedicated to fostering economic growth and strategic partnerships across key industries. ADIG has built high-impact collaborations with global organizations through forward-thinking investments to support sustainable economic development and wellness innovation in the UAE and beyond.

About Shura Global Consultancy: Shura Global Consultancy is a premier global advisory firm specializing in high-level strategic partnerships, economic development, and innovation-driven projects. The firm has worked with influential international organizations to drive impactful global initiatives.

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