2026 WHX Dubai Preview: CORDER surgical microscope debuts at the Middle East’s medical event
From February 9th to 12th, 2026, the global medical industry will be focusing its attention on Dubai, as the 51st edition of the Middle East (UAE) Dubai Medical Equipment Exhibition (WHX Dubai) is set to grandly open at the Dubai World Trade Center. As the largest and most international medical industry event in the Middle East, WHX Dubai serves not only as a core platform for global medical enterprises to showcase their innovative achievements but also as a significant engine driving the digital transformation and smart medical upgrade of the Middle East medical market. In this context, Chengdu CORDER Optics & Electronics Co., Ltd. will present its self-developed surgical microscope solution at the exhibition, injecting Chinese technological strength into the Middle East medical market.
WHX Dubai, hosted by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), attracts over 50,000 professional visitors from more than 160 countries every year, including hospital administrators, equipment buyers, research institutions, and industry experts. Themed "Smart Healthcare · Innovating the Future", the 2026 exhibition will focus on surgical robots, medical imaging, optical diagnostic and treatment equipment, and digital healthcare solutions. As one of the fastest-growing markets for medical consumption globally, the Middle East's medical equipment market exceeded US$40 billion in 2025, with the United Arab Emirates accounting for over 35% of this market. There is a strong demand for high-end equipment such as high-precision surgical microscopes and intelligent imaging systems.
Chengdu CORDER: Thirty Years of Optical Technology Accumulation, Empowering Global Healthcare
As a high-tech enterprise under the Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu CORDER Optics & Electronics Co., Ltd. has been deeply involved in the field of surgical microscopes for over three decades, becoming a professional production base for surgical microscopes with the most comprehensive range of varieties and specifications in China. Its products cover multiple clinical departments such as ophthalmology, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and orthopedics, and are exported to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and European markets. At this exhibition, CORDER will focus on showcasing two core products:
1. ASOM series intelligent surgical microscope
1. Technical highlights: Equipped with a 4K ultra-high-definition imaging system and multi-modal image fusion technology, it enables real-time intraoperative navigation and precise lesion localization.
2. Application Scenario: It is suitable for complex ophthalmic surgeries, minimally invasive neurosurgery procedures, and high-precision orthopedic repairs. It has been widely used in domestic top-tier hospitals as well as international medical institutions in Germany, Singapore, and other countries.
3. Adaptability to the Middle East Market: Addressing the high prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and cardiovascular diseases in the Middle East, we provide customized optical solutions to assist local medical institutions in enhancing their diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
2. Portable surgical microscope
1. Technical highlights: Lightweight design, meeting the needs of primary healthcare and mobile diagnosis and treatment.
2. Market feedback: The product was awarded "Best Innovative Product" at the 2025 South China International Dental Medical Equipment Exhibition and has now been included in the procurement lists of countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Deepen cooperation in the Middle East and jointly build a smart healthcare ecosystem
Fang Yike, General Manager of Chengdu CORDER Optics & Electronics Co., Ltd., stated, "WHX Dubai serves as a pivotal platform for Corder to expand into the Middle East market. Through this exhibition, we aim to forge deep collaborations with local distributors and hospitals, while gaining insights into the unique demands of the Middle East medical market, thereby guiding the direction of our subsequent product development.". ”
During the exhibition, Keoda will carry out the following activities:
Live demonstration: Showcase the rapid screening capabilities of the portable slit lamp microscope to attract the attention of primary healthcare facilities;
Business Negotiation: Signed regional agency agreements with buyers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and other countries, with plans to establish an after-sales service center in the Middle East by 2026.
"China's intelligent manufacturing, illuminating the future of healthcare in the Middle East"
From February 9th to 12th, 2026, Chengdu CORDER Optics & Electronics Co., Ltd. will welcome global partners at S3.A110, Dubai World Trade Center. This exhibition is not only a significant step in CORDER's internationalization strategy but also a vivid practice of Chinese medical technology enterprises contributing to medical cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. In the future, CORDER will continue to be driven by innovation, providing more efficient and intelligent optical solutions for the global medical industry, and jointly writing a new chapter in smart healthcare.
Post time: Jan-22-2026
