INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management (UPA) during the fourth edition of Africa Health ExCon 2025.
The agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening collaboration in the organization of medical conferences and exhibitions. The INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions-UPA MoU aims to harness shared expertise in advanced medical supply chain management while promoting innovation and the localization of medical technologies across the region.
By unifying efforts, the two parties plan to boost regional and international integration within the healthcare sector, with the broader goal of enhancing healthcare systems and reinforcing regional health security.
The MoU was signed by Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) for the GCC Region, Chairman of INDEX Holding, and Dr. Hisham Siteit, Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement, Medical Supply, and Technology Management (UPA).
Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani highlighted the strategic importance of collaborating with UPA, noting that the MoU opens new and impactful partnerships that underscore the UAE’s pioneering role in supporting regional and global healthcare and education efforts.
Dr. AlMadani further noted that, “At INDEX Holding, we believe that building healthy, sustainable communities begins with strengthening regional and international collaboration, mobilizing expertise, and aligning efforts between the public and private sectors. This partnership with the Egyptian UPA is a model of constructive cooperation between our two brotherly nations and reaffirms our unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare and scientific knowledge across the region. We view this agreement as a gateway to transformative initiatives that will deliver tangible improvements in health quality, in line with the Year of Community objectives and the UAE Centennial 2071 Plan.”
Dr. Hisham Siteit confirmed that the UPA seeks to leverage INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions’ extensive experience in managing international events, thereby boosting Egypt’s institutional capabilities and advancing frameworks for healthcare communication and collaboration across the Arab and African regions.
“We believe in the importance of regional and international cooperation in developing the healthcare sector, particularly in medical technologies, continuing education, and knowledge exchange. This INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions-UPA partnership will enable us to adopt global best practices in organizing medical and scientific conferences,” Dr. Siteit added.
INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions’ participation reaffirms its commitment to actively shaping the global health events landscape and contributing meaningfully to a more innovative and efficient healthcare future.
The conference is rapidly growing in impact and reach, attracting an increasing number of companies and organizations that view the platform as a gateway to expand their presence in Africa’s promising market. Educational and awareness programs developed through such partnerships act as catalysts for enhancing health and well-being across the Arab world and the African continent, as per the statement.
