DHA Director-General inaugurates 3 key healthcare events at DWTC

Dubai Otology, ARM, IFM expect to see more than 12,000 attendees over 3 days

Dubai, UAE : His Excellency Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, officially inaugurated today three key healthcare events at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The 11th edition of Dubai Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery Conference and Exhibition (Dubai Otology), the 8th edition of Annual Radiology Meeting in UAE(ARM), and 10th edition of International Family Medicine (IFM) have all commenced side-by-side with a respective program for each specialization that features some of the most prominent physicians and specialists in their field.

The combined attendance expectancy for all three events are 12,000 visitors from 52 countries, 170 speakers throughout 84 scientific sessions, and over 130 brands displayed throughout the exhibition floors.

H.E. Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi toured each event hall and witnessed the display of knowledge-sharing and advancements in technology while being accompanied by Dr. Ahmad Alamadi, Event Chairman of Dubai Otology, Hashim Alawadhi, President of the Radiographers Society of the Emirates, Dr. Alia Al Sayegh, Chairperson of ARM – Radiology Scientific Committee, Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Chairperson of IFM, and several international dignitaries and industry professionals.

H.E. Al Ketbi highlighted that Dubai has established itself internationally as a leading destination for hosting events and conferences. He highlighted that such healthcare events provide an excellent platform for healthcare professionals from all over the world to exchange knowledge and expertise and discuss the latest advances in the field with an aim to provide the highest quality of healthcare to patients and further enhance health systems.

Al Ketbi expressed his appreciation for the efforts made to ensure the success of these specialized exhibitions in the UAE. He also commended the significance of these events and the crucial role they play in developing key partnership opportunities with esteemed healthcare entities in the UAE and internationally.

From his side, H.E. Amb. Dr. Abdulsalam AlMadani, Executive Chairman of all three events, stated: “The organization of these three distinct and specialized events serve as a resounding testament to our unwavering commitment to our vision of fostering collaborative healthcare, not only within the United Arab Emirates, but also on a global scale. These initiatives exemplify our dedication to the advancement of medical practices and transfer of knowledge for the future of healthcare practice and patient care. Furthermore, it is imperative that we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Dubai Health Authority for their consistent and unyielding support in our shared mission to elevate the standards of the healthcare sector.”

International Family Medicine

IFM contributes towards the betterment of health by enhancing the Family Medicine concepts inclusive of health promotions, prevention techniques and guidelines, curative programs, promoting equality for accessing health and medical services, and providing effective health programs to the community. Many benefits of Family Medicine include reducing healthcare cost, increasing healthcare quality, and providing access to healthcare across the country. IFM is supported by the Dubai Health Authority.

Dr. Ibtesam Al Bastaki, Conference Chairperson of IFM 2023, stated: “We are immensely proud to open the momentous 10th edition of IFM today, which stands as a testament to our commitment of enhancing primary healthcare. IFM enjoys the company of such profound healthcare professionals and enthusiasts alike, for we must know that family physicians are the only specialists qualified to treat most ailments and provide comprehensive healthcare for people of all ages — from newborns to seniors.”