ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set up its pavilion at the AEEDC 2026 exhibition in Dubai, where more than 40 Pakistani companies are showcasing the country’s growing capabilities in dental and oral healthcare, the Pakistani consulate said on Monday.

The 30th edition of the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition, or AEEDC 2026, is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Jan. 19-21, according to the Pakistani consulate in Dubai.

It features 3,900 exhibitors and welcomes over 85,000 attendees from 177 participating countries, reflecting the diversity, innovation and rapid advancement of modern dentistry.

Pakistan is represented at the exhibition by eight companies, under the umbrella of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), alongside more than 35 Pakistani companies participating privately.

"Participation in leading international exhibitions such as AEEDC Dubai provides Pakistani companies with opportunities to expand their business outreach, enhance global visibility, and capture international markets," Pakistan's Trade & Investment Counsellor Ali Zeb Khan said after inaugurating the country's pavilion at the exhibition.