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Dr. Ashraf Amir

Member IFM Scientific Committee, CMO & Chief Executive – External Affairs Officer; Director, Home Health Care; Consultant, Family Medicine, International Medical Center, Jeddah | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ashraf A. Amir is a Consultant in Family Medicine and an accomplished healthcare leader with over 30 years of experience in medical practice in Saudi Arabia. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Executive Medical Services and External Affairs and is the former Chief Medical Officer at the International Medical Center (IMC), Jeddah. He holds a Physician Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, and is also an H. Assistant Professor of Medicine at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah. Dr. Ashraf is the Vice President of the Saudi Society of Family and Community Medicine and a member at large in the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) for the Eastern Mediterranean Region. He serves on the national health committee of the Federation of Saudi Chambers and is an Executive Board Member of the Gulf Society for Family Medicine. He is also the President of the annual International IMC Family Medicine Conference and the monthly IMC Family Medicine Club. Throughout his career, Dr. Ashraf has held numerous leadership roles, including with the Saudi Public Health Authority, the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, the Saudi Health Council, and the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI). He is a member of both the American Academy of Family Medicine and the World Organization for Family Doctors. Additionally, he has served on the Scientific Board of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for Family Medicine and chaired the Scientific Board of the National Home Health Care Foundation. Dr. Ashraf’s contributions to primary healthcare and public health are reflected in his national and international speaking engagements and a range of published articles and research.

Prof. Dr. Faisal Al Naser

President, WONCA EMR (World Congress for Family Physicians); President, Bahrain Family Physician Association | Bahrain

Prof. Faisal Abdullatif Alnaser, a distinguished Bahraini physician born in Manama, is a leading figure in family medicine and healthcare leadership in the region. He is the Chairman of the Home Health Care Centre PO in Budaiya, Kingdom of Bahrain, and serves as the President of the Bahrain Family Physician Association as well as the President of WONCA East Mediterranean Region (EMR). Prof. Alnaser is also a former Professor and Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Arabian Gulf University. Academically accomplished, he holds several prestigious qualifications including MBBCh, FPC, MICGP, FRCGP, FFPH, AFM (USA), and a Ph.D. He currently serves as Professor of Family Medicine and Honorary Faculty in the Department of Primary Care at Imperial College London, where he was appointed as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in 2017. Additionally, he is the General Secretary of the International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine, a WHO EMRO Advisor, and a member of the WONCA EMR Research Committee. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to family medicine and healthcare, Dr. Alnaser was honored with WONCA’s Award of Excellence in Health Care — The Five Star Doctor Award in 2018, representing the WONCA EMR region.

Prof. Hussein Hishmat

Professor at Cardiology & Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Tadawi Healthcare, Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hussien Heshmat is a Professor of Cardiology at Cairo University and a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in the Tadawi Hospital, Dubai, UAE. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. With extensive experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Heshmat has performed more than 5,000 interventional procedures. His clinical expertise includes primary PCI, complex coronary interventions, peripheral vascular interventions, percutaneous mitral valvotomy, and comprehensive heart failure management. He has received four awards in interventional cardiology in Egypt and the UAE and has authored more than 50 international publications, which have received over 600 citations. He currently serves as Associate Editor of the Egyptian Heart Journal. Areas of Expertise Complex coronary interventions Primary PCI Peripheral vascular interventions Structural and valvular heart disease interventions Heart failure management Echocardiography and stress testing Ambulatory ECG monitoring Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki

IFM Scientific Committee Chairperson | United Arab Emirates

Conference Chairperson International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition 2026

Dr. Imane Farhat

Director of Regenerative and Integrative Medicine, American Hospital, Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Imane Farhat, ND, ABRM-D, is the Director of Regenerative and Integrative Medicine at American Hospital Dubai. She is a Canadian board-certified and licensed Naturopathic Doctor through the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), with expertise in functional, regenerative, and integrative medicine. Her clinical focus is on evidence-informed, root-cause approaches to chronic disease, metabolic health, hormonal balance, immune dysfunction, and healthy aging. Dr. Farhat’s practice integrates functional diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, nutritional therapeutics, IV therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), peptide-based therapies, and other regenerative medicine modalities, all within personalized patient care plans. She works closely within a multidisciplinary medical team to support preventive healthcare, optimize patient outcomes, and bridge conventional and integrative approaches to modern medicine.

Prof. Jameela Al Salman

Infectious Disease Specialist, and associate professor at the Arabian gulf university, Bahrain | Bahrain

Professor in Arabian Gulf University Chairperson of strategic advisory group for Antimicrobial Resistance in WHO (STAG AMR WHO) Chairperson of Bahrain medical association for infectious disease and medical microbiology Senior Consultant in Infectious diseases and Consultant in geriatric medicine Chairperson of Internal medicine department and Chairperson of infectious disease / quality department and infections control in King Hamad American mission hospital Head of the infection control In King Abdulla University Hospital American Board in internal Medicine, American Board in geriatric Medicine, American Board In Infectious Diseases Board in infection control and the American board in medical quality. Certified Specialization in AI in Health system from Harvard University - Awarded by His majesty the king for her achievements in improving the clinical services and for the achievement in the antibiotic stewardship program and received the medal of competency from his majesty in the national day of the kingdom December 2016 - Awarded for the program of antibiotic stewardship for the best governmental practices for 2016 by HE the prime Minister in kingdom of Bahrain in 2016 She has many publications in the peer reviewed journals. She is involved in a wide range of educational activities .She received several honors and awards for her scientific contribution internationally.

Dr. Letizia Gulino PHD

Head of Science & Technology, RMDM, UK | United Kingdom

Dr Letizia Gulino is a molecular biologist with more than 20 years’ experience in cellular and molecular biology. She has worked in both the academic and industry sectors across Italy and UK. Originally from Palermo, Italy, her countryside roots inspired her to explore the link between nature, science, and overall health. With a strong interest in oncology, she began her career working on melanoma cells and their apoptotic destiny under the effect of potential chemotherapies. After studying Biological Sciences at the University of Palermo, she obtained her doctorate awarded with laude in Molecular Medicine. Her specialism is in the complex mechanism of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their regenerative abilities. In 2008 she was awarded the summa cum laude for her research on the ‘Immunomodulatory Activity of Human Stem Cells’. Her goal is to offer science as a tool for people to make healthy lifestyle choices. Her abilities play a crucial role at RMDM in strengthening our ties with the scientific community.

Dr. Matthew Tracey

Consultant, Integrative Medicine; Head, Department of Functional Medicine; International Medical Centre, Jeddah | Saudi Arabia

Consultant, Integrative Medicine | Head, Department of Functional Medicine International Medical Centre, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Dr. Matthew Tracey is a recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine, serving as Head of the Department of Functional Medicine at International Medical Centre in Jeddah. With a strong foundation in both conventional medical training and complementary approaches Dr. Matthew combines evidence‐based diagnostics with holistic care to address the root causes of chronic illness and promote wellness. Her/His expertise spans chronic disease management, metabolic health, lifestyle medicine, nutritional therapy, mind-body approaches, and integrative therapies. Dr. Matthew is particularly passionate about personalized treatment plans, emphasizing prevention, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In her/his leadership role Dr. Matthew oversees the functional medicine team, develops institutional protocols, mentors clinicians, and fosters research in wellness and integrative care. She/He is also committed to community health and often engages in public outreach to advance awareness of integrative approaches in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Mohammad Zaidan

Chair of the Center for Heart and Cardiovascular Services, Interventional Cardiologist, American Hospital, Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohammad Zaidan is a Chair of the Center for Heart and Cardiovascular Services, Interventional Cardiologist at the American Hospital Dubai. He joined the American Hospital in December 2023. He is an experienced interventional cardiologist with more than 10 years of experience in advanced cardiovascular interventions in the USA. Dr. Zaidan has American Board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Endovascular Medicine. Dr. Zaidan did his Internal Medicine Residency training in Michigan, USA, he was elected as the Chief Medical Resident. Subsequently, he completed his Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship and Interventional Cardiology/Endovascular Medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Zaidan has been actively involved in teaching medical students, medical residents, and cardiology fellows throughout his career, and he has been awarded the recognition of the teacher of the year at Henry Ford fellowship program. Dr. Zaidan has multiple publications in the field of cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, including cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, percutaneous coronary interventions, and cardiogenic shock. Dr. Zaidan is an active fellow in the ACC (American College of Cardiology) and SCAI (The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions), and he has been a speaker on multiple occasions and has presented many cases and lectures throughout his career at local and national events. Dr. Zaidan has been involved in research, and he has been the principal investigator in multiple coronary and cardiology trials that include cardiogenic shock coronary stenting and special coronary devices. Dr. Zaidan’s areas of expertise include's treatment of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases, advanced coronary interventions/ stenting, including the utilization of cardiac mechanical circulatory devices, pulmonary embolism treatment, and peripheral arterial disease interventions.

Dr. Mona SalahEldin

Specialist Internal Medicine & Endocrinologist, HMS hospital, Dubai, UAE | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mona Salaheldin is a Specialist Internal Medicine physician with more than three decades of clinical experience in the UAE. She joined the Sharjah Ministry of Health in 1992 and spent 22 years at Al Qassimi Hospital’s Internal Medicine Department, managing a wide range of acute, critical, and chronic medical conditions. She established the Diabetes Medical Center at Al Qassimi Hospital, providing comprehensive assessment, treatment, monitoring, and long-term follow-up for patients with diabetes. She currently practices as a Specialist in Internal Medicine at HMS Mirdif Hospital in Dubai and has participated in numerous international studies focused on the management of diabetes and endocrine disorders. Dr. Salaheldin has a strong passion for medical education and has taught medical students at the University of Sharjah since 2007. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians, the Emirates Medical Association, and the Friends of Diabetes organization.