Healthcare Leaders Summit – 4th Edition, 18-19 November 2025
Abu Dhabi
- Date
- 18-19 November 2025
- Venue
- Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
- Format
- In person event
Overview
Overview
- Date
- 18-19 November 2025
- Venue
- Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi
- Format
- In person event
The fourth edition of the Forbes Middle East Healthcare Leaders’ Summit, presented by PureHealth, will be hosted on November 18–19, 2025 at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Centered on the theme “Community at the Heart of Healthcare Innovation”, this influential forum will gather policymakers, healthcare executives, and scientific pioneers to address the forces reshaping care delivery. From the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases to the promise of precision medicine and AI, discussions will highlight groundbreaking innovations and collaborations driving healthier, more resilient societies.
On stage
Speakers
Doctor’s Lab
Doctor’s Lab
Social Impact Guests
Social Impact Guests
Entertainment
Entertainment
Agenda · 18-19 November 2025
Healthcare Leaders’ Summit – Abu Dhabi
National Anthem
Welcome by Forbes Middle East MC
Chief Guest Address by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE
Group photo
Opening Act - Dubai Handpan with Anas AlHalabi
Opening Video
Opening Keynote by Shaista Asif, Group CEO, PureHealth
PureHealth Video
From Prevention to Precision - UAE’s Vision for Smart, Integrated, and Sustainable Healthcare
This session will highlight how international partnerships in science and technology are driving medical breakthroughs by improving healthcare systems and addressing global challenges.
H.E. Dr. Fatima Al KaabiEmirates Drug Establishment (UAE)
Jayda ShoukryModeratorContent Producer Forbes Middle East
Smart Health for Smart Communities - Pioneering the Future of Healthcare
Explore the pivotal impact of how policies, community-driven initiatives, cutting-edge technologies, and AI are redefining well-being and accessibility across the region.
Rizwan Tufail, Group Chief AI & Data Officer, PureHealth
H.E. Ibrahim Al JallafDepartment of Health – Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Prof. Alireza HaghighiHarvard University (USA)
Ramia FarrageModeratorSenior Presenter / Producer Forbes Middle East
Reimagining Longevity - Prevention and Access at the Heart of Health
A call to shift from treating disease to investing in prevention, ensuring longer, healthier lives across the region.
Ayman MokhtarViatris (UAE)
Powering the UAE’s Next Wave of Healthcare National Champions
Access deep-thought insights on how strategic policy frameworks create the right conditions for advancing healthcare delivery and investment opportunities.
Khalifa Al HajeriEmirates Growth Fund (UAE)
Shahad MahdiModeratorSecretary General, PHRMAG (UAE)
Healthcare 4.0 - Analytical, Intelligent, and Intuitive Technologies for Smarter, Faster, Better Delivery
Explore how AI, automation, data-driven insights, and robotics enhance decision-making, revolutionise healthcare delivery, and elevate personalised patient experiences for the community at large.
Moderator: Dr Richard Jenkins, Chief Medical Officer, PwC Middle East
Dr. Georges Pascal HaberCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Hein van EckMediclinic Middle East (UAE)
Joseph HazelApex Health (Qatar)
Marwan Abdulaziz JanahiDubai Science Park, Dubai Knowledge Park & Dubai International Academic City - TECOM Group PJSC (UAE)
Rewriting the Blueprint of Care
Understand how the twin tools of genomics and AI are helping Abu Dhabi reshape health systems and shift from treatment to prevention.
Dimitris MoulavasilisM42 (UAE)
Networking lunch
Interactive Performance with Dubai Drums
The Next Frontier - Advancements in Genomic Diagnostics
Explore how AI and biotech-driven advances in genomic diagnostics enable early interventions and targeted solutions.
Moderator: Dr Nigel Beejay, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Digital Health Expert (AI & Bioinformatics), Emirates Hospital
Dr. Karolina KobusLifespan Group (UAE)
Mark StoeszGE Healthcare
Longevity Science and Ageing: Medical Breakthroughs Extending Health and Life Spans
Understand how the latest medical advancements in ageing biology, regenerative therapy, and disease prevention are shaping the future of longer, healthier lifespans.
Moderator: Dr Yazan Aljabery, Cardiac Surgery Consultant and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dr. Nicole SirotinInstitute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi(UAE)
Dr. Hinda DaggagPureHealth (UAE)
Dr. Nina TandonEpiBone (USA)
Dr. Ana BaroniPureHealth (Spain)
Precision in Motion - The Future of Robotic-Assisted Orthopaedics by Dr Ali Albelooshi, Founder, Orthocure Medical Center
Healing from Within - Stem Cell Therapies Transforming Treatment and Recovery
Delve into the evolving role of stem cell therapies in revolutionising targeted healing and regeneration.
Dr Shahrukh Hashmi, Director of Research, Department of Health, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Yendry VenturaAbu Dhabi Stem Cell Center (UAE)
Neil WarmaMongoose Bio (USA)
Dr. Wisam IsmailModeratorAmerican Hospital Dubai (UAE)
Performance by Dubai Handpan with Anas AlHalabi
AI at the Heart of Healing - Transforming Cardiac Care from Theory to Reality by
Dr Yazan Aljabery, Cardiac Surgery Consultant and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Striking the Right Balance - Ethical and Responsible AI Innovations
An intellectual discussion on navigating the fine line between innovation, patient data, and cybersecurity, while ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust.
Dr Mohammed Khodadadi, Executive Director- Data & AI, PureCS
Dr. Asma Al MannaeiDepartment of Health-Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Layan Abo ShkierModeratorEditor & Researcher, Forbes Middle East
Driving Innovation with Responsibility - Leadership Priorities and the Future of Pharma
Explores the leadership mindset needed to balance cutting-edge research, affordability, and sustainable growth in a fast-changing world.
Yosra Badr, Managing Director, Seha Healthcare Group & Co-Founder Grinta (Egypt)
Ousama AlHajBoehringer Ingelheim (NEUAE)
Dr. Mahmoud FarragParkville Pharmaceuticals Group
Dr. Mohammed NajiModeratorLiberty Medical Group
Agenda · 18-19 November 2025
Doctor’s Lab Agenda
AI-Driven Precision Medicine: Combating Infections, Antibiotic Resistance, and Future Pandemics
Dr. Jameela Al SalmanDirector of Quality and Infection Control and Member of Shura Council
Revolutionizing Clinical Decisions Through Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Kashif MirzaPhysician Executive
Beyond Diagnosis: How AI and Data Are Redefining Patient Care
Dr. Samer EllahhamProfessor of Cardiology, Director of Accreditation
Mind Meets Machine: Exploring the Future, Ethics, and Frameworks of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Dr. Florian RoserChief Medical Officer
Enhancing Accuracy in Breast Cancer Detection: The Role of Advanced Imaging and AI
Dr. Norran Hussein SaidBreast Imaging & Intervention Radiologist
Next-Generation Laboratories: Integrating Automation, AI, and Precision Medicine
Dr. Hady ElkhodaryGroup Laboratory Director
AI-Driven Robotic Cardiac Surgery: Transforming Cardiac Care in Saudi Arabia
Dr. Feras KhalielDeputy Executive Director of Heart Center of Excellence
AI in Cancer Surgery - The Next Multibillion-Dollar Frontier
Dr. Puja Khaitan, Consultant, Thoracic Surger, Director of Robotic Surgery Director of Oesophageal & Foregut Surgery, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Pelvic Floor Exercises and Pain Management Across Women’s Lifespan
Dr. Fatma HeikalSpecialist OBGYN
Transforming Life in the Womb: Advances in Fetal Surgery, Early Longevity, and AI- Driven Pregnancy Care
Dr. Mandeep Singh, MD FRCOG CCT (O&G, MFM), Consultant Maternal Fetal Medicine & Fetal Surgery, Emirates Hospital Group
Spotlight Session by Prof. Alireza Haghighi
Building Trust in Aesthetic Medicine: Ethics, Innovation, and Global Expertise
Dr. Eman Alasgah, Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Consultant, Founder of Dermati Clinic
Supporting the Mental Health of NICU Parents: Building Compassionate Care Beyond the Incubator
Dr. Agata Moscicka, Consultant Neonatology, Specialist Pediatrics, Emirates Hospital
AI, Data, and the Power of One Health System: How Abu Dhabi Can Out-Innovate Nations Ten Times Its Size
Dr. Nigel Umar Beejay MD MA(Cantab)Consultant Gastroenterologist & Digital Health Expert (AI & Bioinformatics)
Digitizing Care: Navigating the Future of Health Innovation
Dr. Sreehari K. Pillai, Medical Director & Consultant, Internal Medicine, NMC Specialty Hospital Cluster, Abu Dhabi
Lunch Break
Intelligent Monitoring: How AI and Biosignals Are Redefining Preventive Healthcare
Dr. Gopal BhatnagarChair Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute
A decade of growth and Excellence - Establishment of Cardiac Surgery service and making Heart and Vascular center of excellence from the scratch
Dr. Ji Min Chang, Consultant Cardiovascular Surgereon, Head of Department, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital - RAK
From Guesswork to Precision: Targeted Antiplatelet Therapy to Prevent Clots in Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. Mohamed Baguneid, SSMC, Consultant, Vascular Surgery, Chair of Vascular Surgery Division, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Breaking the Silence: Redefining the Heart Health for Women
Dr. Layal AbdullahConsultant Interventional Cardiologist
Transforming Care: The Latest Advances in Robotic Breast Surgery
- Dr. Wisam IsmailAmerican Hospital Dubai (UAE)
Advancing Holistic Obesity Care Through Innovation and Data Intelligence
Dr. Mohammed Al HadadMedical Director and Head of Surgical Specialties
Blueprint for Better Care: Innovation with Purpose, Empowered Teams, and Global Reach
Dr. Khaled SabehConsultant Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Healing Beyond Walls: How 6 Million Followers Transformed Men’s Health Awareness
Dr. Yaman AltalAssistant Professor of Urology
Redefining Oral Health: Innovation, Accessibility, and the Future of Dental Wellness
- Dr. Mohammed NajiLiberty Medical Group
Transforming Patient Care Through the Fusion of AI, Data, and Human Insight
Dr. Afaq AlMashhariAesthetic Physician and Founder
Turning Vision into Impact: The Role of Strategic Investment in Advancing Specialized Care
Dr. Ali Al SuwaidiTarmeem Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
Moderators
Moderators
Getting there
Emirates Palace,Abu Dhabi.
Emirates Palace is an iconic luxury hotel that epitomizes Arabian grandeur and has often been described as a “palace rather than just a hotel”. the hotel’s aesthetic merges Islamic architectural elements such as harmonious geometry and rhythmic proportions—with modern construction techniques.
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