Today will start the 9th Emirates International Orthopaedic Congress in Dubai
03 November 2021
Hi Excellency Awad Saghir Al Ketbi will inaugurate today morning the 9th Emirates International Orthopaedic Congress hosted Under the patronage of the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences and is organized by the Emirates Orthopaedic Society of the Emirates Medical Association at the Mövenpick Grand Hotel Al Bustan Dubai (Airport), in the presence of more than 600 consultants, doctors, nurse and technician from the UAE and the region.
Dr. Ali Al Suwaidi, Consultant Orthopedic surgeon and President of the Emirates Orthopedic Society, emphasized the importance of holding this global event in Dubai. The happening of this Congress is important especially after the country’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and the negative repercussions of the pandemic on doctors experiencing shortages in obtaining the required Credit Hours to renew their respective licenses for practicing their profession. Dr. Al Suwaidi pointed out that the three-day Congress will be very important for Orthopaedic practitioners that can obtain up-to 23.5 CME Credit Hours from the Dubai Health Authority.
Sixty-four regional and international lecturers will present in this Congress coming from 14 countries including Europe, the USA, Australia and India. The agenda consists of 88 scientific lectures over three days in addition to 4 hands-on workshops and 5 industry related symposiums.
Dr. Ali Al Suwaidi added that the Congress aims to position Dubai as a regional and global medical treatment hub and consolidate this thrive in developing healthcare professionals and creating an incubating environment for experts and researchers. The interest in providing this incubating environment generated the development of healthcare services to all segments of the society. Organizing Conferences and Congresses by attracting global experts, made of Dubai an important center for hosting Congresses and has positively impacted the healthcare services in the Emirates.
His Excellency Abdulla Bin Souqat, Executive Director of the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, confirmed the Award’s keenness to support Continuous Medical Education following His Late Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum directives, May His Soul Rest in Peace and all specialized Congresses aiming at providing specialized doctors in the UAE in particular and the GCC in general with global expertise, skills and updates.
His Excellency added that once The Award receive a support request, they will study the scientific papers and check the qualifications of the speakers to guarantee the benefit of the delegates from their attendance to such activities. The support of Congresses stimulates Medical Tourism and develops the practitioners’ expertise through face to face and direct interaction with the world experts.
An exhibition will be hosted in parallel to the Congress where 18 local and international companies will showcase their latest products, implants and devices in the field of Orthopedics.
has a specialized committee that evaluates the Congresses seeking its support. Evaluation includes both the scientific content and the faculty presenting in addition to the workshops that will take place during the activity with the number of credit hours. The Award has a dedicated budget to support the Continuous Medical Education through Conferences and Congresses created by the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may his Soul Rest in Peace.