Prof. Faisal Abaalkhail is a Senior Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre - Riyadh, KSA and a Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine at Al Faisal University. He currently serves as the President of the Saudi Society for the Study of Liver Diseases and Transplantation (SASLT) and the Governor of the American College of Physicians - Saudi Arabia Chapter.   

Dr. Manish Madnani is a Specialist Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgeon and Head of Surgical Division for the Al Nahda Cluster at NMC Specialty Hospital and Clinics, Dubai. With advanced qualifications including MS (General Surgery, Gold Medalist), DNB (GI Surgery), MRCS (England), FACS (USA), and FARIS (Robotic Surgery), MSc Healthcare Leadership from University of Liverpool, he brings a wealth of clinical expertise spanning complex laparoscopic, robotic, and open GI procedures. He holds registrations with the GMC UK, DHA UAE, and NHRA Bahrain, and is a UAE Golden Visa holder. Beyond the operating theatre, Dr. Madnani leads surgical governance, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary care delivery across his cluster, and holds Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt certifications. He is passionate about advancing surgical standards in the region and fostering a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centric care.

Dr. Tamer Rizk A highly accomplished Consultant Pediatric Neurologist currently practicing at the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology (ACPN) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. With over 20 years of international experience, his medical career spans clinical practice, academic leadership, and medical research across the USA, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He is a major academic contributor to pediatric neurosciences, with more than 50 published scientific articles in medical journals. His primary research focuses on neuro-management modalities, movement disorders, and spasticity. He has also authored textbooks addressing epilepsy, dystonia, and spasticity, and serves on the editorial boards of multiple pediatric neurology medical journals.

When Dr. Mazin Rasool Aljabiri arrived in the United Arab Emirates in 2011, advanced interventional gastroenterology was still in its early stages. Over the past decade, he has helped transform the specialty, contributing to the UAE’s emergence as a regional leader in advanced digestive healthcare through innovation, education, and minimally invasive treatment.

A British-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist, Interventional Endoscopist, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), Dr. Aljabiri is Head of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and an Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU). Throughout his career, he has remained committed to a single vision: bringing world-class digestive healthcare to patients in the UAE while developing sustainable centres of excellence that combine clinical expertise, education, research, and innovation.

Under his leadership, Mediclinic Parkview Hospital has evolved into one of the region’s leading centres for advanced therapeutic endoscopy and achieved international recognition as an Endoscopy Centre of Excellence. He has led the introduction of numerous advanced endoscopic procedures in the UAE, including SpyGlass™️ cholangioscopy, advanced ERCP, endoscopic bariatric therapies, and minimally invasive treatments for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and early gastrointestinal cancers, allowing many patients to avoid major surgery and overseas referral.

Recognising the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, Dr. Aljabiri also led the implementation of AI-assisted colonoscopy within Mediclinic, contributing to one of the UAE’s first comparative studies demonstrating improved adenoma detection rates through AI-supported endoscopy. His work reflects a belief that technology should enhance, not replace, clinical judgement, enabling safer, more precise, and more personalised patient care.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Aljabiri has performed more than 70,000 diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including advanced ERCP, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), complex polypectomy, haemostasis, and pancreatobiliary interventions. He is widely recognised for combining technical excellence with meticulous clinical judgement and compassionate, patient-centred care.

Before relocating to the UAE, Dr. Aljabiri completed specialist gastroenterology training within the UK’s North East London Deanery, training at internationally renowned institutions including University College London Hospitals, The Royal Free Hospital, Barts and The London, and Basildon University Hospital. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, international presentations, and ongoing involvement in postgraduate medical education.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Aljabiri has become a recognised leader in advancing gastroenterology across the Middle East. As a member of the executive leadership of the Emirates Digestive Disease Group and CEO of Emirates Digestive Disease Week (EDDW), he has helped establish one of the region’s leading educational platforms, bringing together internationally renowned faculty, cutting-edge innovation, and multidisciplinary training to elevate standards of digestive healthcare.

His contributions to medicine have been recognised through numerous national and international appointments, including his recognition as Elite Gastroenterologist of the Year 2026. However, Dr. Aljabiri believes that his greatest achievement is not the number of procedures performed or technologies introduced, but the lasting systems, teams, and future leaders he has helped build.

Looking ahead, his ambition is to position the UAE among the world’s leading destinations for advanced digestive healthcare by integrating precision medicine, artificial intelligence, minimally invasive therapies, and world-class education into everyday clinical practice. He believes that true innovation is measured not by the technologies introduced, but by the lives improved, the professionals inspired, and the healthcare systems strengthened for generations to come.

“Success in medicine is not measured by the number of procedures we perform, but by the suffering we prevent, the lives we improve, and the future we help build.” — Dr. Mazin Rasool Aljabiri

Dr. Mohammed Khusheim is a consultant in Internal and Geriatric Medicine graduated from University of Calgary in Canada. He is the Lead of the Long-Term Care Service at Care Medical and Geriatric Clinic Lead at Seha Virtual Hospital, Ministry of Health. A Johns Hopkins Masters of Public Health graduate he is also an adjunct faculty member at Alfaisal University. Dr. Khusheim has led national initiatives on dementia, falls, and aging, and has contributed to clinical policy, education, and media outreach across Saudi Arabia. He is the founder of AgelessAgenda.com, promoting geriatric public health awareness.

Dr Yasmin Giambrone is Head of Radiology at King’s College Hospital London – Dubai and a UK-trained Consultant Breast and Diagnostic Radiologist. She combines executive healthcare leadership with an active clinical practice in breast imaging and intervention, driving innovation in radiology and advancing the responsible integration of artificial intelligence into clinical practice.

Dr Giambrone graduated from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2009 and was awarded a Distinction in her MSc from Imperial College London in 2012. She completed her specialist training in Clinical Radiology through the Royal Free London training programme before undertaking a dedicated Breast Radiology Fellowship at the Royal Free Hospital, London. Prior to relocating to the UAE, she served as a Consultant Breast Radiologist at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s leading tertiary referral centres for breast imaging and intervention.

Since joining King’s College Hospital London – Dubai in 2023, Dr Giambrone has served as Head of Radiology while practising as a Consultant Interventional Breast Radiologist. She leads a multidisciplinary radiology department, driving strategic growth, clinical excellence and digital innovation. Under her leadership, the department has expanded its services, strengthened clinical governance, improved operational performance and reporting turnaround times, and implemented AI-enabled imaging technologies to enhance diagnostic quality and patient care.

A strong advocate for responsible innovation, Dr Giambrone has championed the adoption of artificial intelligence across multiple imaging pathways, including AI-assisted mammography, chest radiography, brain CT and ultrasound. She is passionate about translating emerging technologies into safe, effective clinical practice that enhances diagnostic accuracy, improves operational efficiency and elevates the quality of patient care.

Dr Giambrone believes the future of radiology lies at the intersection of clinical excellence, responsible artificial intelligence and compassionate, patient-centred care.

Dr. Adil Sajwani is a UAE-national Consultant Family Physician and Deputy Medical Director at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai, with extensive experience in clinical practice, healthcare leadership, public health communication, and medical education.

Recognized as one of the top three distinguished Emirati physicians in the private sector by the Vice President of the UAE, Dr. Sajwani has delivered more than 300 lectures and webinars across government and private sectors in the UAE within the past three years, contributing significantly to public health awareness and professional education.

He is also a prominent healthcare media personality and influencer, serving as the host and presenter of “UAEBARQ,” the largest Arabic health show on social media in the UAE, reaching an audience of more than 2.5 million followers. He is a regular guest on national and international television and radio programs, where he translates complex medical topics into clear, practical, and trusted health messages for the public.

Dr. Sajwani has received several awards and recognitions for his contributions to medicine, community service, and voluntary work, including the Bahrain Award for Voluntary Work and the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work.

He completed his medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and is board-certified in Family Medicine. He also holds an Executive Master’s in Healthcare Management, a postgraduate Diploma in Public Sector Innovation from the University of Cambridge, and a postgraduate master’s-level certification in Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership.

In addition, Dr. Sajwani is a graduate of the UAE Government Executive Leadership Program from the Prime Minister’s Office and serves as an Advisory and Decision Committee Member at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund.

His work reflects a commitment to advancing healthcare leadership, empowering communities through medical knowledge, supporting innovation, and strengthening the role of Emirati physicians in shaping the future of healthcare in the UAE.

Dr. Shamsa Abdul Manan Al-Awar is an internationally recognized Emirati leader in Obstetrics and Gynecology, serving as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of OB/GYN at the United Arab Emirates University. Board-certified in both North America and Canada (ABOG, FRCSC), she is a distinguished clinician, academic, researcher, and healthcare strategist with over two decades of impact in women’s health, medical education, and healthcare policy.

A pioneer in advancing women’s healthcare in the UAE, Dr. Al-Awar has led national initiatives in maternal health, cervical cancer prevention, medical education, and healthcare quality. She has authored numerous high-impact scientific publications, established innovative research and educational programs, and served on multiple national and regional medical and policy committees. Her exceptional contributions to medicine, leadership, and community service have earned her prestigious honors, including the Emirati Doctor Award, the UAEU Chancellor’s Medal, and the Arab Women Award in Medicine.

Dr. Dimitrios Kafetzis is the Medical Director and Founding Doctor of Almond Blossoms Fertility & Wellbeing Centre, Dubai. A Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology, IVF, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, he brings over 16 years of international experience in fertility medicine and women’s health.

Dr. Kafetzis completed his medical degree at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, before moving to the United Kingdom to pursue advanced specialization. He holds a Master’s Degree in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine from University College London (UCL), awarded with Distinction, and is accredited by the British Fertility Society. He trained and practiced at leading IVF centres on London’s Harley Street, including ARGC, London Women’s Clinic, and Newlife Fertility Clinic.

Prior to founding Almond Blossoms, he served as Medical Director of Orchid IVF, Dubai, from its establishment in 2016. His clinical expertise spans complex and unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, individualized IVF and ICSI protocols, genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M), fertility preservation, and hormonal disorders including PCOS and endometriosis.

An internationally recognized Key Opinion Leader in reproductive medicine, Dr. Kafetzis is a regular contributor to major global fertility conferences including ESHRE, ASRM, and MEFS. He is committed to advancing personalized, evidence-based fertility care across the UAE and beyond.

Dr. Carol Coughlan is an internationally recognised Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery with over two decades of experience supporting individuals and couples through complex fertility challenges. A graduate with honours from University College Cork, she completed specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology through the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and holds Subspecialist accreditation from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK).

She also holds a Medical Doctorate (MD) from the University of Sheffield, with doctoral research focused on recurrent miscarriage and recurrent implantation failure, areas in which she maintains a strong clinical and academic focus. Dr. Coughlan has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals and is a frequent speaker at global fertility conferences.

Prior to relocating to the UAE in 2016, Dr. Coughlan served as Medical Director of the National Oncofertility Centre at Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, where she led one of Ireland's foremost fertility preservation programmes. She subsequently served as Medical Director at ART Fertility Clinic, Dubai. Known for her compassionate, evidence-based approach, Dr. Coughlan is dedicated to providing personalised fertility care that guides patients through every stage of their journey with confidence and clarity.

Prof. Ahmed Elbohoty is a highly skilled Consultant in Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology with 23 years of experience in the field. He holds a wealth of advanced qualifications, including an MSc, MD, MRCOG, MIGSC, and EFRM, and has established himself as a leading expert in infertility management and minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries, particularly advanced hysteroscopic procedures. Currently serving as a Consultant at Trust Fertility center in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Ahmed is also a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ain Shams University in Cairo, where he has played a pivotal role in educating and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. Since 2009, he has held numerous consultant roles in Egypt, consistently demonstrating his clinical excellence and dedication to patient care. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ahmed served as the Director of Academic Affairs for HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers and Moorfields Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi. He is actively involved in the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), regularly participating in their initiatives and staying at the forefront of advancements in reproductive health. With a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and teamwork, Prof. Ahmed excels in both clinical and academic environments, consistently contributing to the success of the organizations he serves. His exceptional problem-solving abilities, patient-centric approach, and commitment to medical innovation make him a respected figure in the field of reproductive medicine.

Dr. Walid Sayed is an accomplished medical professional with over 30 years of experience in gynecology, obstetrics, and reproductive medicine. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.B.S) from Ein Shams University in Egypt and specialized in gynecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine in Germany. Dr. Sayed further achieved a doctorate and German Board (Facharzt) certification in gynecology and obstetrics from Düsseldorf, Germany, making him a recognized expert in fertility and reproductive health on an international level. Throughout his career, Dr. Sayed has held key leadership positions at renowned fertility centers. He currently serves as the Group Medical Director at BMC Trust Fertility Clinic, where he oversees clinical operations and leads advanced fertility treatments. Prior to this, Dr. Sayed was the Medical Director and Consultant in Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Fertility at Healthplus Women’s Health Center in Abu Dhabi for over a decade. His extensive experience also includes notable tenures at Tawam Hospital’s IVF unit in the UAE and IVF centers across Germany, where he contributed to groundbreaking advancements in reproductive medicine. Dr. Sayed is recognized for his clinical expertise, strategic leadership, and commitment to improving patient outcomes. His contributions to fertility care, combined with his ability to guide medical teams and shape patient-centric treatment approaches, make him a highly respected figure in the field.

Dr. Vivek Mundada is a British Board-certified ​consultant paediatric neurologist ​trained in India and the UK. After completing his MBBS and DCH in India, he went to the UK for further subspeciality training. Upon completion of the subspeciality training in Paediatric Neurodisability and Neurology, he received CCT in this area. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK has awarded him the MRCPCH and DCH degrees as well as the prestigious fellowship (FRCPCH).  He has worked in several hospitals in the UK, including Royal London Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Addenbrookes Hospital, and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. His work in the field of acquired brain injury as the consultant paediatric neurologist in Royal London Hospital was acknowledged by the House of Lords, UK.

Dr. Mundada is an active member of several professional associations, including the British Paediatric Neurology Association, the European Paediatric Neurology Society, the International Child Neurology Association, the British Academy of Childhood Disability, the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, the International Headache Society, and the Indian Association of Paediatrics. 

With his initiative, two of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy children received gene therapy for the first time in the UAE in November 2020. Till date many infants with this condition from countries like Iran, Turkey, Romania, Nepal, and Ethiopia have received successful gene therapy under his care.

Apart from the complex paediatric epilepsies and neurodevelopmental disorders, his areas of special interest lie in childhood headaches and paediatric movement disorder. He serves as a faculty for the British Paediatric Neurology Association run international courses- ‘Paediatric Epilepsy Training (PET)’ and ‘Childhood Headache Training (CHaT)’. In the areas of his interest, he has conducted and led various research projects which have been presented on various international platforms and published in peer-reviewed journals. 

Dr. Vivek Mundada's training and experience makes him highly qualified to treat complex neurological conditions in children such as complex epilepsy, childhood headaches, cerebral palsy and other movement disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, neonatal neurology, neuromuscular disorders, complex neurodisability and congenital neurological disorders. 

 In addition to his work as a medical specialist, Dr. Mundada loves to sing and is formally trained in Indian classical music. He has been actively involved in teaching students and nurses at different hospitals and medical colleges in UK and India. He loves reading literature and traveling. Dr. Mundada speaks English, Hindi, Marathi and Urdu.

Dr. Aysha Almentheri is an Emirati Consultant Gynecologist at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, specializing in advanced minimally invasive gynecological surgery, robotic surgery, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and regenerative gynecology.

After earning her medical degree from Dubai Medical College, Dr. Almentheri completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology through the Assistance Publique–Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) under the University of Paris Descartes, followed by advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, robotics, and aesthetic and reconstructive gynecology in France. She also completed the Harvard Medical School Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program, strengthening her expertise in clinical research and healthcare leadership.

Dr. Almentheri has developed extensive expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for the management of complex gynecological conditions. Her practice is dedicated exclusively to gynecological, reconstructive, and women's wellness care.

A strong advocate for advancing women's health through innovation, precision medicine, and technology, Dr. Almentheri is committed to improving patient outcomes by integrating cutting-edge surgical techniques with evidence-based care. She is an active member of several international professional societies in gynecological surgery and continues to contribute to the advancement of minimally invasive and robotic gynecology in the UAE and beyond.