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Welcome to Big Sky Cardiology Update Conference —your gateway to a premier educational event that has shaped cardiovascular practice for years. Healthcare professionals can access trusted insights from internationally renowned experts, discover the newest advancements in clinical care, and join a vibrant tradition of collaboration within the heart health community. Attendees gain access to practical education, peer connection, and a tradition of excellence that continues to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes.

450

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Expected Attendees
Healthcare professionals, researchers, and students

8

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Sessions
International collaboration and networking

42

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Talks
Interactive talks and hands-on workshop

35

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Expert Speakers
Leading voices in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine
Welcome Remarks
Organising Committee
Scientific Committee

We are delighted to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to every one of you as we gather for the 9th year of Big Sky Cardiology Update Conference 2026. This milestone marks another year of dedicated commitment to advancing the field of cardiology and cardiovascular medicine.

Over the past eight years, our conference has evolved into a platform for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. It is thanks to the unwavering support and enthusiasm of our participants, speakers, sponsors, and organizers that this event continues to thrive.
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This year’s conference promises to be exceptional, with a diverse array of expert speakers, engaging sessions, and opportunities for networking. We are proud to host an event that brings together leading minds in cardiology, fostering an environment for the exchange of cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and best practices.

As we gather here, let us remember the importance of our work – improving the health and well-being of countless individuals around the world. The dedication and passion of the cardiology community play a pivotal role in saving lives and enhancing the quality of life for so many.

We encourage you to take full advantage of this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Ask questions, share your experiences, and, most importantly, forge new friendships and collaborations that will drive our field forward.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. We look forward to the valuable contributions and discussions that will undoubtedly shape the future of cardiology.
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Welcome to the 9th Big Sky Cardiology Update Conference 2026. Let’s embark on this exciting two-day journey together!

Dr. Anwar Al Zaabi

Conference Co-Chairman
Consultant Cardiologist
Chief Executive Officer
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah
UAE

Dr. Hani Sabour

Conference Co-Chairman
Consultant Cardiologist/Cardiac Electrophysiology
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
UAE

Anwar Al Zaabi

Anwar Al Zaabi

Chief Executive Officer
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Hani Sabour

Hani Sabour

Consultant Cardiologist
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah

Senior Consultant Cardiologist
Kalba Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Abdullah Shehab

Abdullah Shehab

Consultant Interventional Cardiology
Burjeel Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Arif Al Nooryani

Arif Al Nooryani

Chief Executive Officer & Head of Cardiac Centre
Al Qassimi Hospital
United Arab Emirates
Bader Almustafa

Bader Almustafa

Senior Consultant of Family Medicine & Clinical Hypertension
Saudi Hypertension Management Society
Saudi Arabia
Drik Blom

Drik Blom

Head of Division of Lipidology, Department of Medicine
University of Cape Town
South Africa
Feras Bader

Feras Bader

Clinical Professor of Medicine- Cardiology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
Chairman, Middle East Heart Academy
United Arab Emirates
Gianfranco Parati

Gianfranco Parati

Senior Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
President, World Hypertension League
University of Milano-Bicocca
Italy
Khalid Al Rasadi

Khalid Al Rasadi

Director of Medical Research Center
Sultan Qaboos University
Oman
Why Attend
Important Dates

Regional Expertise.

Global Insights.

Real Impact.

Who Should Attend?​

  • Cardiologists
  • Cardiac Surgeons
  • Internal Medicine Physicians
  • Endocrinologists
  • High Dependency Critical Care Unit Nurses
  • Primary Health Care Physicians
  • Nephrologists
  • Registered Nurses

We've streamlined the key dates below to help you prepare for the conference and make the most of this premier cardiology event. Be sure to mark them in your calendar and join us in shaping the future of cardiology!

Sep 8

Online Registration Open (Early Bird)

Dec 15

Program Topics Announced

Dec 31

Final Program

Jan 5

Invited Faculty Announced

Jan 13

Early Bird Registration Closes

Jan 14

Standard Registration Opens

Jan 19

CME Announcement

Feb 14

Big Sky Goes live

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Program
Speakers

We are thrilled to welcome you to Big Sky 2026, a landmark event highlighting the latest breakthroughs and innovations in Cardiology.

Join us for an engaging scientific program designed to inspire progress and collaboration in Cardiology.

Session Highlights at a Glance

CME Accreditation

Instructions for Claiming CME Certificates:

  • Post the event, registered attendees will receive an online evaluation survey to their registered email address.
  • Once the survey is completed, you will automatically receive the CME Certificate by email.
  • Please ensure that the email address provided at the time of registration is accurate.

Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest

This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support.

Session Attendance Scanning :

  • Attendance to the sessions will be monitored through scanning of the barcode on your conference badge at the entrance of the session hall.
  • CME credits will be awarded in accordance with session attendance.
  • Cardio Metabolic Innovation
  • Eagle’s Eye View Session
  • Diabetes and Ramadan
  • Hot line Session
  • Latest ESC AND ACC Guidelines
  • EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia
  • Arrhythmia Session
  • Advanced Heart Failure
  • Joint Session with Hypertension International Societies
  • Preventive sessions
  • Role of Cardiac Imaging in Everyday Practice
  • Ischemic Heart Diseases, Structural and interventional sessions
  • Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Getting It Right This Time Implications from recent guidelines
Hands On Workshop
  • Workshop 1: Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Change: Assessment, Readiness, and Practical Implementation
  • Workshop 2: Echocardiography Workshop - 3D TOE Simulator Workshops: Hands On
  • Workshop 3: Hands-On Blood Pressure Measurement and Clinical Application Workshop
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We are proud to present the faculty for Big Sky 2026. This distinguished group of experts brings together world-renowned leaders in cardiology from specialised institutions across the globe. Their collective experience, insight, and dedication form the foundation of a scientific program designed to inspire meaningful discussion, advance knowledge, and drive progress in cardiac care.

Our list of speakers include world-renowned leaders in the field of cardiology, representing specialised institutions from around the globe. Their collective expertise, insight, and dedication will contribute to a scientific program designed to inspire, educate, and drive meaningful progress in cardiology.
Abdul Rahman Agha El Kinge

Abdul Rahman Agha El Kinge

Consultant Medical Oncologist

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Abdullah Shehab

Abdullah Shehab

Consultant Interventional Cardiology

Burjeel Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Adnan Mostafa

Adnan Mostafa

Cardiologist

Fujairah hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Ahmad Takiddeen

Ahmad Takiddeen

Consultant Cardiologist

Khorfakkan hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Aisha Baloch

Aisha Baloch

Specialist in Internal Medicine

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Dr. Aisha Baloch is a specialist at Kalba Hospital with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has led antibiotic stewardship KPI initiatives, contributed to the Code Blue Committee, and serves on the Patient Transfer Committee. Originally from Hyderabad, Pakistan, she earned her MBBS from Liaquat Medical University and is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK).
Alaaeldin Bashier

Alaaeldin Bashier

Consultant Endocrinologist

Dubai Hospital

Bio
Alberto Zambon

Alberto Zambon

University of Padova, Dept. of Medicine

Bio
Prof. Alberto Zambon, MD, PhD, FAHA, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Padua, Italy. Board-certified in endocrinology and metabolism, he holds a PhD in gerontology and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle. With over 120 peer-reviewed publications, he has served on the Executive Committee of the European Atherosclerosis Society and is a Gold Heart Member of the American Heart Association.
Ammar Abu Zuheira

Ammar Abu Zuheira

Deputy Director and Trainer for the Urgent Care Training Program

Eastern Healthcare Cluster

Bio
Dr. Ammar Radi Abu Zuhairah is a Family Medicine Consultant in Saudi Arabia, serving as Deputy Director and Trainer for the Urgent Care Training Program in the 1st Eastern Healthcare Cluster. He is a board and training committee member of the Saudi Hypertension Management Society and contributes to cardiometabolic risk guideline development. He is also an active trainer with the Family Medicine Academy, supporting education and professional development in primary care.
Amrish Agrawal

Amrish Agrawal

Consultant Cardiology

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Anass Qasem

Anass Qasem

Internal Medicine

Thombay Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Aseilah Al Qaydi

Aseilah Al Qaydi

Head of Internal Medicine Department

Fujairah Hospital

Bio
Bader Al Mustafa

Bader Al Mustafa

Senior Consultant, Family Physician & Clinical Hypertension Specialist

Al Qatif Primary Health Care

Saudi Arabia

Bio
Dr. Bader Almustafa is a Senior Consultant in Family Medicine and Primary Health Care and a Clinical Hypertensivist and Cardiometabolic Medicine Specialist with the Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. He serves as Secretary-General of the World Hypertension League and holds key leadership roles in national and international hypertension societies, with extensive contributions to guidelines, research, education, and preventive cardiology.
Bassam Albaba

Bassam Albaba

Al Qassimi Hospital

Bio
Dr. Abdul Oudeh

Dr. Abdul Oudeh

Intervention Cardiologist

Al Sharq Hospital

Bio
Dr. Abdul Oudeh is an Acting Consultant and Interventional Cardiologist at Al Sharq Hospital with extensive experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology. He holds an MD and Master’s in Internal Medicine from Damascus University and specialty certification in Cardiology. Formerly a consultant at Damascus University Hospital for nearly 20 years, he is skilled in cardiac catheterization, coronary interventions, valvoplasty, and permanent pacemaker implantation.
Drik Blom

Drik Blom

Head of Division of Lipidology, Department of Medicine

University of Cape Town

Bio
Associate Prof Dirk J. Blom is Head of the Division of Lipidology at the University of Cape Town and leads the Lipid Clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital. His research focuses on genetic lipid disorders, especially familial hypercholesterolaemia and dysbetalipoproteinaemia. He has been involved in major clinical trials of novel lipid-lowering therapies and has published widely in leading journals. He serves on executive committees of several medical societies and has contributed to major national and international lipid and diabetes guidelines.
El Khashab Mohamed

El Khashab Mohamed

Staff Physician, Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Bio
Feras Bader

Feras Bader

Staff Physician, Cardiology & Heart Failure, Heart & Vascular Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Firas Al-Badarin

Firas Al-Badarin

Consultant Cardiologist, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Ghadeera Almansoori

Ghadeera Almansoori

Consultant Physician/ Cardiovascular Services

Al Mafraq Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Gianfranco Parati

Gianfranco Parati

President

World Hypertension League

Bio
Hadi Skouri

Hadi Skouri

Consultant Cardiologist, Director, Heart Failure Program

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Hani Sabbour

Hani Sabbour

Cardiologist

Medclinic

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Hosam Zaky

Hosam Zaky

Consultant Cardiologist

Dubai Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Dr. Hosam Zaky is a Consultant Cardiologist at Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health Authority. A graduate of Ain Shams University, Egypt, he holds a Master’s and Doctorate in Cardiovascular Medicine and MRCP (UK). He is board-accredited in echocardiography and cardiac device therapy, and a Fellow of the ACC, ASE, and Gulf Heart Association. He has extensive publications and was appointed Clinical Associate Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University in 2024.
Juwairia Alali

Juwairia Alali

Rashid Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Khadija Hafidh

Khadija Hafidh

Consultant Physician

Rashid Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Khaled Awad

Khaled Awad

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist - Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiology,

Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital - CMC

Bio
Krasimira Hristova

Krasimira Hristova

Associate Professor of Cardiology

National Heart Hospital, Sofia

Bio
Laila Al Jasmi

Laila Al Jasmi

Bio
Mahmoud Korashy

Mahmoud Korashy

Consultant Interventional Cardiology

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Mario Njeim

Mario Njeim

Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

Bio
Marta Acena Ramos

Marta Acena Ramos

Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

Rashid Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Maryam Al Khatry

Maryam Al Khatry

Head of Endoscopy Department

RAK Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Mohamed Al Jaabari

Mohamed Al Jaabari

Consultant Cardiologist, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Mohamed Badr

Mohamed Badr

ICU consultant

Kalba Hospital

Bio
Mohamed El-Harari

Mohamed El-Harari

Consultant Cardiologist

Tawam Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Mohamed Hassanein

Mohamed Hassanein

Senior Consultant Endocrinologist

Dubai Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Dr. Hassanein has served in his current post since 2014 and is a lead physician in Diabetes and Endocrinology, contributing to the development of the Wales Diabetes Guidelines. His research focuses on Diabetes and Ramadan, including co-authoring ADA recommendations (2005, 2010) and British guidelines (BMJ 2010). He has received multiple education awards from Diabetes UK and EASD. Dr. Hassanein co-founded the Cardiff University Diabetes Diploma, leads educational programs, and is an MRCP clinical examiner.
Mohamed Ibrahim

Mohamed Ibrahim

Senior Consultant Cardiologist Head of Cardiology Department

Kuwait Hospital, Sharjah

Bio
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim is a Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Head of the Cardiology Department at Kuwait Hospital, Sharjah, and Clinical Professor at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah. He holds MBBCh, MSc, and MD (PhD) degrees and is a Fellow of the ACC, FRCP (Glasgow), and FESC. With extensive experience in clinical cardiology, research, and education, his special interests include hypertension, heart failure, and cardiovascular prevention.
Mohamed Magdy

Mohamed Magdy

Head/Consultant of EPS

Al Qassimi Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Mohamed Salah Osman

Mohamed Salah Osman

Senior Consultant Cardiologist

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Mohammad Sherif

Mohammad Sherif

Bio
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sherif is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Structural Heart Disease specialist at Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City, Al Ain. German-trained, he holds dual board certification and extensive expertise in complex coronary, valvular, and structural interventions. Former Director at Charité Berlin, he has performed thousands of advanced procedures including TAVI, MitraClip, and complex PCI, with strong academic and leadership credentials.
Monthir Alfetlawi

Monthir Alfetlawi

Consultant Cardiologist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Moutaz El Kadri

Moutaz El Kadri

Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist

Mediclinic (Abu Dhabi), Valiant Clinic (Dubai)

Bio
Dr. Moutaz El Kadri is a highly accomplished cardiac electrophysiologist with extensive UK and US training. He holds an MD from the University of Aleppo, a Master’s in Cardiology, and a PhD in Cellular Electrophysiology. Former Director of Electrophysiology at SKMC, he has performed over 3,500 procedures and specializes in complex arrhythmia ablation and advanced cardiac devices.
Muhamed Al Rohani

Muhamed Al Rohani

Consultant/head Of internal Nephrology Dibba hospital

MOH

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Nada Al Faraj

Nada Al Faraj

Family Medicine Consultant

Qatif Primary Care Network

Bio
Dr. Nada Abdulrazaq Alfaraj is a Family Medicine Consultant in Saudi Arabia at Qatif Primary Care Network. She holds an MBBS from King Faisal University, a Family Medicine diploma from Monash University, and board certifications including SBFM and ABFM. An International Diploma holder in Lifestyle Medicine, she contributes to national cardiometabolic risk guideline development, serves as a chronic disease management trainer, and is an active member of the Saudi Hypertension Management Society.
Nada Almarzouqi

Nada Almarzouqi

Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer Director

Public Health and Prevention Department

Bio
Nooshin Bazargani

Nooshin Bazargani

Consultant Cardiologist

Dubai Health

Bio
Nour Majed

Nour Majed

Clinical Dietitian on Intensive Care Unit Ward

Fujairah Hospital United Arab Emirates

Bio
Omar Al Falasi

Omar Al Falasi

Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology

Rashid Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Omar Hallak

Omar Hallak

Head of Cardiology Department

King’s College Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Ramadan Arafa

Ramadan Arafa

Consultant Physician

Fujairah hospital

Bio
Safaa Al Mohdar

Safaa Al Mohdar

Head of Cardiology

Zayed Military Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Shady Hamouda

Shady Hamouda

Head of Cardiology Department

Ibrahim Bin Hamad Hospital

Bio
Sherif Bakir

Sherif Bakir

Consultant Cardiologist

Head of adult Cardiology, Kidsheart & Adult Cardiology Center Abu Dhabi & Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Dr. Sherif Bakir is a senior consultant cardiologist with over four decades of clinical and academic experience. He has held leadership roles at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Mafraq Hospital, SSMC Hospital, and Al Qassimi Hospital, and served as Deputy Chief of the Cardiac Transplant Project at King Fahad Heart Center, Saudi Arabia. A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Bakir is widely recognized for his contributions to cardiovascular research, education, and CME excellence.
Sojoud Alsheraifi

Sojoud Alsheraifi

Bio
Stefan Jacob

Stefan Jacob

Endocrinologist/Diabetologist

University of Tuebingen

Germany

Bio
Thair Khuziem

Thair Khuziem

Consultant Interventional cardiologist Head of cardiology department

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Vivek Kakar

Vivek Kakar

Critical Care

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Wael Al Mahmeed

Wael Al Mahmeed

Consultant

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Waleed Kadro

Waleed Kadro

Chief Of Cardiology

Zulekha Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Walid ElTahlawy

Walid ElTahlawy

Consultant Cardiologist

Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital-Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio
Zaidoun Hajali

Zaidoun Hajali

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital-Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio

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