Ahmed Bin Saeed Opens 8th Access Abilities Expo With 250 Exhibitors From 50 Nations
Dubai: The eighth edition of Access Abilities Expo (AAE-2026) was opened today at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Patron of Access Abilities Expo. Both public and private sector organizations were present.
His Highness visited both local and foreign exhibitors as well as the stands of participating government agencies during his tour of the show. He received a briefing on assistive technology and rehabilitation program advancements from experts and representatives of participating companies during the tour. They explained how these innovations are empowering People of Determination and improving the lives of over 1.3 billion people worldwide, including 50 million in the Middle East.
Nearly 250 exhibitors, brands, and rehabilitation facilities from about 50 countries are present at this year’s expo, which features cutting-edge goods and technical solutions, many of which are being launched for the first time in the Middle East.
Initiatives like Access Abilities Expo play a pivotal role in supporting the UAE’s vision of empowering People of Determination and ensuring they have access to every opportunity to participate fully and actively in society, he continued, “as Dubai continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading cities in accessibility and inclusive development.
His Highness highlighted that attendees and exhibitors from all over the world at AAE-2026 had a crucial role to play in promoting accessibility and innovation and creating more inclusive societies both locally and internationally.
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