BIGSKY 2026 | Bigsky Cardiology Conference 2026

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.

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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 Nasser Oudeh

Intervention Cardiologist

Al Sharq Hospital

United Arab Emirates

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.

Abdul Rahman Agha El Kinge

Consultant Medical Oncologist

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Abdul Rahman Agha El Kinge is a senior Medical Oncologist and Hematologist based in Sharjah, with over 17 years of clinical experience across the Middle East. He completed his postgraduate training at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, followed by advanced fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology, and received mentorship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. El Kinge has particular expertise in breast cancer, solid tumors, and benign hematology, with a focused interest in coagulopathies and cancer-associated thrombosis. He is an Adjunct Assistant Professor, ESMO-certified Medical Oncologist, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is Medical Director of NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah and Head of the Oncology Department

Abdullah Shehab

Consultant Interventional Cardiology

Burjeel Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Professor Abdulla Shehab is a Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at UAE University and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Burjeel Royal and Mediclinic Hospitals. Vice President of the Gulf Intervention and Emirates Cardiac Societies, he leads ISH-MENA, the Emirates Hypertension Working Group, and the NTAD initiative at the World Heart Federation. A prolific researcher, he has over 150 publications advancing cardiovascular care in the MENA region.

Adnan Mostafa

Cardiologist

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Adnan M. Mostafa is a board-certified cardiologist with over 10 years of clinical experience in acute and elective cardiovascular care. He currently serves as Specialist Cardiologist at Fujairah Hospital (EHS), UAE, and is an active member of the primary PCI team. His expertise includes echocardiography, heart failure, ACS, arrhythmias, and clinical teaching, with strong commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Ahmad Takiddeen

Consultant Cardiologist

Khorfakkan Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Ahmad Takiddeen is a Consultant Cardiologist at Khorfakkan Hospital in the United Arab Emirates, with more than 35 years of experience in clinical and interventional cardiology. He graduated from the University of Damascus and subsequently obtained the Arab Board in Internal Medicine and the Syrian Board in Cardiology, followed by certification from the American Board in Cardiac CT fron USA Dr. Takiddeen has been practicing in the UAE since 2012. In 2015, he co-founded the Emirates International Medical Centre, prior to joining Emirates Health Services at Khorfakkan Hospital.

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).

Ajit Ashok Cheriyan

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Al Qassimi Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Ajit is a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, with over 18 years of experience in cardiac surgery. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in New Zealand. He established the ECMO program within EHS and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including valve procedures and multi-vessel coronary bypass surgery.

Alaaeldin Bashier

Consultant Endocrinologist

Dubai Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Professor Alaaeldin Bashier is a Consultant Endocrinologist and Internist at Dubai Hospital with over 23 years’ experience in endocrinology, diabetes, and internal medicine. A Clinical Professor at MBRU and Co-Director of the DHA Endocrine Fellowship, he is a prolific clinician-scientist with 100+ publications. His expertise includes complex diabetes care, thyroid disease, cardiometabolic risk, Ramadan fasting, and endocrine ultrasound-guided procedures.

Alberto Zambon

Associate Professor

University of Padova, Dept. of Medicine

Italy

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

Deputy Director and Trainer for the Urgent Care Training Program

Eastern Healthcare Cluster

Saudi Arabia

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.

Amr Elfaramawy

Cardiologist

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Amr El Faramawy is a cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease. He is recognized for performing complex procedures, including coronary and percutaneous mitral commissurotomy. His expertise has been featured in EuroPCR 2022 sessions, reflecting his advanced skills in modern cardiology techniques. Dr. El Faramawy is also active in clinical research, with publications in reputable journals contributing significantly to the advancement of cardiac care.

Amrish Agrawal

Senior Consultant Cardiologist

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Amrish Agrawal is Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Fujairah Hospital, EHS, UAE, and Associate Professor of Medicine at RAK University of Health Sciences. Board certified in cardiology across India, the UK, and Australia, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and American College of Cardiology. Dr. Agrawal has authored 20+ publications, contributed 10+ book chapters, and serves as principal investigator in major international cardiovascular registries.

Anass Qasem

Consultant Internal Medicine & Nephrology

Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP)

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Anass Qasem is a Consultant in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital, UAE, and Assistant Professor at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University and Zagazig University. Trained in renal transplantation at Guy’s and St. Thomas Hospital, London, he specializes in dialysis, kidney transplantation, and critical care nephrology. Dr. Qasem has numerous publications and is an active member of ISN, ASN, and ERA-EDTA.

Anwar Al Zaabi

Chief Executive Officer

Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Arif Al Nooryani

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Chief Executive Office & Head of Cardiology

Al Qassimi Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Arif Al Nooryani is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and the Chief Executive Officer & Head of Cardiology at Al Qassimi Hospital, UAE. He leads advanced cardiovascular services, specializing in complex coronary interventions and structural heart procedures. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and quality care, he plays a key role in shaping cardiology practice and mentoring healthcare teams.

Aseilah Al Qaydi

Head of Internal Medicine Department

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Ashraf Mostagir

Specialist

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Ashraf Mostagir is a Cardiology Specialist at Kalba Hospital with expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. He holds the Egyptian Fellowship of Cardiology and the Egyptian Fellowship of Interventional Cardiology, reflecting advanced training in both clinical and interventional cardiac care. Dr. Mostagir is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular services.

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, Chronic Care, and Clinical Hypertension at Saudi MoH. He serves on multiple national and international committees. He is currently the Secretary General of the World Hypertension League. With extensive experience in guideline development, research, training, and preventive cardiology, he has authored numerous publications and contributed significantly to hypertension and cardiometabolic risk management.

Bahaa Eldin Zayed

Consultant

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Bassam Albaba

Consultant - Intervention Cardiology

Al Qassimi Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Bassam Albaba, MD, FESC, is a consultant cardiologist with practice since 1992. He has served as an examiner at the Arab Board of Medical Specialties since 1994. Dr. Albaba is AMI Program Director at AQH/EHS and Director of the Cardiology Fellowship at EHS. He is former President of the Syrian Board of Cardiology, Vice President of the Syrian Society of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, and author of 20 publications.

Dawlat Hussein

Consultant Internal Medicine & Nephrolog

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Professor Dr. Dawlat Hussein Sany is a Consultant of Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Kalba Hospital, EHS, UAE, and Head of the Medical Department. He is also a Professor of Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, and a member of the European Renal Association. Dr. Sany serves as an Ambassador for the Renal Replacement Therapy Fellowship at the World Kidney Academy and has authored numerous international publications in nephrology and transplantation.

Dima Quraini

Consultant Cardiologist, Heart, Vascular ＆ Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Dima Quraini, MD, is a Staff Physician at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, she served as Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory and Staff Cardiologist at New England Cardiology/Steward Medical Group in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned her medical degree from the Université de Montréal and completed her Internal Medicine residency and Chief Medical Residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Quraini completed her Cardiology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center, including advanced training in 3D echocardiography. Her interests include cardiovascular imaging, women’s cardiovascular health, coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease.

Dirk Blom

Head of Division of Lipidology, Department of Medicine

University of Cape Town

South Africa

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.

Fatma Suleiman

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant and Head of Department

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Fatma Suleiman is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology consultant heading the department at Kalba Hospital, with a focused interest in maternal–fetal medicine and the management of high-risk pregnancies. Her clinical and academic work centers on fetal surveillance, obstetric emergencies, and improving maternal and perinatal outcomes through evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary care. She is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives and professional education within maternity services.

Firas Al-Badarin

Consultant Cardiologist

Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD)

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Firas Al Badarin is a staff physician in the Heart and Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He trained in internal medicine, general cardiology, and cardiac imaging in the USA and holds a master’s in Clinical Bioinformatics. Dr. Al Badarin specializes in non-invasive cardiac imaging, including PET and cardiac CT angiography, to optimize care for coronary artery disease patients. He has published extensively and enjoys family activities, tennis, and reading.

Gamal Hewidi

Consultant of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Ghadeera Almansoori

Consultant Cardiologist

Al Mafraq Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Ghadeera Almansoori is a consultant cardiologist and director of the Adult Congenital and Genetic Heart Disease Program at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. She specializes in adult congenital heart disease, cardiac genetic conditions, and pregnancy‑related heart disease, and has established dedicated clinics for these complex cardiovascular disorders. Dr. Almansoori also contributes to healthcare development and research in congenital and genetic cardiology in the UAE.

Gianfranco Parati

President

World Hypertension League

Italy

Bio

Prof. Gianfranco Parati, MD is Honorary Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Milano‑Bicocca and Head of Cardiology at IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan. He is President of the World Hypertension League and former President of the European Society of Cardiology Council on Hypertension. A leading expert in arterial hypertension, blood pressure variability, sleep‑related breathing disorders, telemedicine, and cardiovascular imaging, he has authored over 1,800 publications, with significant global impact.

Hadi Skouri

Consultant Cardiologist, Director, Heart Failure Program

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Hadi Skouri is a consultant cardiologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi with over 14 years of experience in advanced heart disease care. He specializes in advanced heart failure, LVADs, heart transplantation, cardio-oncology, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiac amyloidosis. A regional leader in heart failure awareness, he has held key roles in the Lebanese Society of Cardiology and published more than 55 scientific papers.

Hani Sabbour

Consultant Cardiologist/Cardiac Electrophysiology

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Hani M. Sabbour is Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Formerly Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia at Landmark Medical Center, USA, he also held academic roles at Brown University. Trained at Kuwait University, SUNY Stony Brook, and Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital, he is ABIM-certified in multiple cardiology subspecialties. Dr. Sabbour specializes in electrophysiology, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, and advanced cardiac imaging, with extensive clinical research contributions.

Hosam Zaky

Clinical Assistant Professor

Dubai Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Hosam Zaky is a clinical assistant professor 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

President

Emirates Cardiac Society

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Juwairia Yousif Mohammed Tahir Alali is a Consultant Non-Invasive Cardiologist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai, and the President of the Emirates Cardiac Society. She leads the Heart Failure Clinic, oversees advanced echocardiography, and directs the adult Cardiology Fellowship Program in Dubai health. Board-certified in Canada and the USA, she specializes in coronary, valvular, and structural heart disease, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular risk management, with extensive experience in research, education, and clinical leadership.

Khadija Hafidh

Consultant Physician

Rashid Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Khadija Hafidh, MD, FRCP (Edin), is a Consultant Physician and Diabetologist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Academic Health Corporation, with over 20 years of experience in internal medicine, diabetes, obesity, and metabolism. She heads the Diabetes Unit, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, a SCOPE-certified obesity expert, and a Cardio-metabolic Health Specialist. She serves on UAE diabetes guideline committees and focuses on cardiovascular complications in diabetes and obesity.

Khaled Awad

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist - Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiology,

Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital - CMC

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Khaled Awad is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist at Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital (CMC) – Dubai with over 20 years of experience in advanced cardiac care. He holds multiple German and European board certifications in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart device therapy. Dr. Awad performs complex procedures including PCI, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and cardiac ablations, and is active in research and medical

Krasimira Hristova

Associate Professor of Cardiology

National Heart Hospital

Bulgaria

Bio

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krasimira Hristova is a specialist cardiologist and echocardiography expert at University National Heart Hospital and consulting cardiologist at Nadezhda Women’s Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria. She holds a PhD in myocardial deformation imaging and a master’s in Advanced Medical Imaging from Catholic University Leuven. She contributed to pioneering 3D myocardial deformation software, authored multiple publications, and received the Young Researcher Award from the International Society of Hypertension.

Mahmoud Korashy

Consultant Interventional Cardiology

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Mohamoud Korashy is a consultant interventional cardiologist at Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah, with 20 years of experience in cardiovascular care. His clinical interests include interventional cardiology and catheterization, cardiac device therapy, peripheral interventions, ischemic heart disease, dyslipidemia management, preventive cardiology, and heart failure care. Dr. Korashy holds an MD and PhD in cardiology, an MSc in cardiology, and European Board diplomas in interventional cardiology and echocardiography.

Marta Acena Ramos

Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

Rashid Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Marta Acena Ramos is a cardiac electrophysiology consultant at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, specializing in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. She trained in medicine at the University of Barcelona and has extensive experience in electrophysiology, including ablation procedures and implantable device therapy. Dr. Acena has practiced in leading centers in Europe and in 2021 she started the Arrhythmia Unit in Rashid Hospital contributing to research and advancing arrhythmia care.

Mohamed Al Jaabari

Consultant Cardiologist, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Mohamed Badr

ICU Consultant

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Mohamed Badr Salem is a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine with over 18 years of experience in adult ICUs across tertiary and academic hospitals. He specializes in sepsis, ARDS, multiorgan failure, advanced ventilation, and hemodynamic support. Dr. Badr holds MD (PhD), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Glasg), EDIC, and an MBA and MSc in Public Health. He has 20+ publications, has served as ICU Head, WHO consultant, and is active in research, education, and ICU quality improvement in the UAE.

Mohamed El Khashab

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

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Mohamed El-Harari

Consultant Cardiologist

Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Mohamed Basher Ahmed El-Harari is a Consultant Cardiologist with over three decades of experience across the UK and the Middle East. UK-trained with dual CCST in Cardiology and General Medicine, he is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and holds advanced certifications in heart failure, echocardiography, and cardiac devices. He has extensive research, publications, and leadership roles in heart failure care.

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

Senior Consultant Cardiologist Head of Cardiology Department

Kuwait Hospital

United Arab Emirates

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

Head/Consultant of EPS

Al Qassimi Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Mohamed Salah Osman

Senior Consultant Cardiologist

Kalba Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Mohamed Salah Osman has 31 years of rich and insightful experience. Dr. Osman has a Doctorate degree in Cardio-vascular Medicine. He renders consultancy on cardiology and conducts classes in various academic roles across diverse organizations. Over the years, he has actively contributed to extensive research in cardiology, with many international publications in different international journals. He has deep expertise in this field and skills has earned immense recognition and respect from reputed healthcare institutions, peers & patients.

Mohammad Sherif

Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease

Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City

United Arab Emirates

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

Consultant Cardiologist

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Moutaz El Kadri

Consultant Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist

Mediclinic (Abu Dhabi), Valiant Clinic (Dubai)

United Arab Emirates

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

Consultant/head Of internal Nephrology Dibba hospital

MOH

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Muhamed Muhamed Ali Al Rohani is a Consultant Nephrologist and Head of the Medical Department at Dibba Hospital, Fujairah, UAE, with extensive expertise in internal medicine and dialysis care. Previously, he served as Associate Professor of Medicine at Science and Technology University Hospital, Sanaa, Yemen. He completed his medical and postgraduate training in internal medicine and nephrology in Czechoslovakia and Slovakia, and an ISN Fellowship in Cairo, with numerous publications in nephrology.

Nada Al Faraj

Family Medicine Consultant

Qatif Primary Care Network

Saudi Arabia

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.

Nadya Almatrooshi

Consultant Cardiologist, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Nour Majed

Clinical Dietitian on Intensive Care Unit Ward

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Nour Majed is a dedicated dietitian specializing in critical care nutrition. She provides tailored nutrition therapy for ICU patients, focusing on caloric and protein targets during acute illness, post-ICU recovery, and long-term convalescence. Nour emphasizes personalized interventions to prevent refeeding complications, optimize protein intake, and support rehabilitation. Her work ensures patients not only survive critical illness but also regain functional independence and quality of life.

Omar Al Falasi

Director

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

United Arab Emirates

Bio

P.C. Manoria

Senior Interventional Cardiologist/ Director

Manoria Heart & Critical Care Hospital

India

Bio

Dr. Prof. P.C. Manoria is a distinguished cardiologist with over 45 years of experience. He completed his MBBS (1970) and MD (1975) at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, and DM in Cardiology (1977) at the Postgraduate Institute, Chandigarh. He held academic positions at Gandhi Medical College, rising to Professor and Head of Cardiology. Dr. Manoria holds multiple fellowships, including FACC, FESC, FCAPSC, and FCSI. After retiring from academics in 1998, he established private practice and currently serves as Director of Manoria Heart & Critical Care Hospital, Bhopal, India.

Ramadan Arafa

Consultant Physician

Fujairah hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Ramadan Arafa is a Consultant Physician and Nephrologist at Fujairah Hospital. He graduated from Mansoura University in 1990 and earned his Master’s degree in Internal Medicine in 1997. Dr. Arafa holds MRCPI (2010) and FRCPI (2016) qualifications and was awarded his MD in Internal Medicine in 2017. He has extensive experience in internal medicine and nephrology practice.

Safaa Al Mohdar

Head of Cardiology

Zayed Military Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Safaa Al Mohdar is Head of Cardiology at Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi. A graduate of RCSI, Ireland, she holds FRCPI and specializes in advanced cardiac imaging. She established the Cardiac CT and MRI services at her hospital, achieving Level 3 training in CTA and CMR. Dr. Al Mohdar is board-certified in cardiovascular CT, nuclear cardiology, and a Fellow of SCCT, EACVI, and SCMR, leading non-invasive cardiology initiatives.

Shady Hamouda

Head of Cardiology Department

Ibrahim Bin Hamad Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Shady Hamoda is Head of Cardiology at Ibrahim Bin Hamad Hospital, Ras Al-Khaimah, part of Emirates Health Services. He graduated from Mansoura University in 2002 and earned his Master’s from Benha University in 2012. Board-certified in transthoracic transesophageal echocardiography (EACVI 2019, 2025), certified Heart Failure specialist ( HFA, 2024), Dr. Hamoda specializes in cardiovascular imaging and is an active speaker at multiple national and international cardiology conferences.

Sherif Bakir

Consultant Cardiologist

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

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Sherif Bakir is an adult consultant cardiologist at KidsHeart – The Heart Medical Center and a senior consultant cardiologist with over four decades of combined clinical and academic experience. He has held several prominent leadership positions, including roles at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Mafraq Hospital, SSMC Hospital, and Al Qassimi Hospital. Dr. Bakir also served as Deputy Chief of the Cardiac Transplant Project at King Fahad Heart Center in Saudi Arabia. A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), he is widely recognized for his significant contributions to cardiovascular research, medical education, and excellence in continuing medical education (CME).

Sojoud Alsheraifi

Consultant in Family Medicine and Project Manager for Non-Communicable Diseases

Emirates Health Services

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Stephan Jacob

Endocrinologist/Diabetologist

University of Tuebingen

Germany

Bio

Professor Stephan Jacob is an endocrinologist and diabetologist at the University of Tübingen, Germany, with expertise in cardio‑metabolic health, lifestyle intervention, and diabetes care. He teaches at the university and directs a Cardio‑Metabolic Institute that provides coordinated outpatient care for metabolic disorders. His research and clinical focus include obesity, lipid management, blood pressure control, and comprehensive cardiometabolic therapy. Professor Jacob is actively involved in clinical trials and guideline committees shaping cardiometabolic medicine.

Tamer Taha

Consultant Cardiologist

Umm Al Quwain Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Tamer Taha is a Consultant Cardiologist with over 20 years of international experience across Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and the UK. He specializes in non-invasive cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac electrophysiology, ablation, and device implantation. Dr. Taha is an experienced leader in department management, quality improvement, and JCI accreditation, with strong academic involvement in teaching, research, and electrophysiology lab development.

Tarik Salim

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Tarik Salim is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Fujairah Hospital, UAE, specializing in invasive and non-invasive cardiology. He has extensive experience in percutaneous coronary interventions, complex coronary procedures, and in Chronic total occlusion (CTO) and patient-centered cardiovascular care. Actively involved in teaching and clinical mentorship, he contributes to advancing cardiology practice through evidence-based care and procedural excellence, while participating in professional development, conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.

Thair Khuziem

Consultant Interventional cardiologist and Head of cardiology department

Fujairah Hospital

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Thair Khuziem, MD, is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Head of the Cardiology Department at Fujairah Hospital, UAE. A top graduate from Mosul Medical College, he holds MRCP, Jordanian and Arab Board certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. Trained in leading centers across Jordan, the USA, and Europe, he joined Fujairah Hospital in 2017. Dr. Khuziem has published extensively, including international journal articles and book chapters, and leads advanced cardiology services.

Umaira Aziz

Consultant Diabetes and Endocrinology and Internal Medicine

Emirates Health Services, Ibrahim bin Hamad Obaidallah Hospital, RAK

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Vivek Kakar

Critical Care

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Kakar is a Staff Physician in Critical Care at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He established and led the ECMO Program for nine years and Cardiothoracic Critical Care for four years, earning ELSO Gold Centre of Excellence. Accredited in Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Critical Care, he also holds a MA, MSc, and Global Executive MBA, with prior leadership experience at King’s College Hospital, London.

Wahid Farid

Cardiologist

EHS

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Wahid Farid is a seasoned cardiologist with extensive experience in cardiology, having worked as a specialist cardiologist and consultant cardiologist for over 23 years. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Zagzig University and a Master's degree in Cardiovascular medicine from Ein Shams University. Currently, he is working as a Consultant cardiologist at MOHUAE in Fujairah, UAE. With his impressive educational background and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Farid is well-equipped to provide high-quality medical care to his patients.

Waleed Kadro

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Director

Golden Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Teaching and Research

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Waleed Yasin Kadro is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Dubai, UAE, and Director of the Golden Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Teaching and Research. A Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologist, he has extensive expertise in complex coronary, peripheral, and device-based interventions. He also served as Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Sharjah, with decades of international leadership in cardiology and education.

Walid ElTahlawy

Consultant Cardiologist

Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital-Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Walid El Tahlawy is a consultant cardiologist at Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah, with extensive expertise in advanced cardiac imaging, heart failure, heart transplantation, and structural heart disease. He holds multiple international fellowships and board credentials in cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiac MRI. Dr. El Tahlawy previously served as a senior cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and with Dubai Health Authority, managing complex acute cardiac conditions and advanced circulatory support.

Zaidoun Hajali

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital-Fujairah

United Arab Emirates

Bio

Dr. Zaidoun Hajali is a German interventional cardiologist, hypertensiologist, and internal medicine specialist with extensive expertise in complex coronary interventions, electrophysiology, performing complix and high risk procedures inkl. #LeftMain PCI and cardiac imaging. He has served in leadership roles across UAE and Germany, performing advanced procedures including CTOs, LAA occlusions, and LV support devices. Dr. Hajali is a fellow of multiple international cardiovascular societies and is dedicated to comprehensive, evidence-based patient care and cardiovascular teaching.

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Mohamed Salah

Abdullah Shehab

Arif Al Nooryani

Bader Almustafa

Drik Blom

Feras Bader

Gianfranco Parati

Khalid Al Rasadi

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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

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Abdul Rahman Agha El Kinge

Abdullah Shehab

Adnan Mostafa

Ahmad Takiddeen

Aisha Baloch

Ajit Ashok Cheriyan

Alaaeldin Bashier

Alberto Zambon

Ammar Abu Zuheira

Amr Elfaramawy

Amrish Agrawal

Anass Qasem

Anwar Al Zaabi

Arif Al Nooryani

Aseilah Al Qaydi

Ashraf Mostagir

Bader Al Mustafa

Bahaa Eldin Zayed

Bassam Albaba

Dawlat Hussein

Dima Quraini

Dirk Blom

Fatma Suleiman

Firas Al-Badarin

Gamal Hewidi

Ghadeera Almansoori

Gianfranco Parati

Hadi Skouri

Hani Sabbour

Hosam Zaky

Juwairia Alali

Khadija Hafidh

Khaled Awad

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