Assistant Professor of Neurology
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS)
Neuroimmunology & Neurophysiology Consultant
Department of Neurology
King Abdulaziz Medical City - Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Consultant Neuroimmunologist
Multiple Sclerosis specialist
Head of Medical Day Unit
Neurology Department
King Saud Medical City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ahmed Althobaiti is a neurologist and neuroimmunologist based at King Saud Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Currently leading the Medical Day Unit Department, his expertise centers on the treatment and research of multiple sclerosis. Dr. Althobaiti has held various managerial roles aimed at advancing his discipline within the healthcare institutions he has served. A Yale University-trained fellow, he is actively involved in multiple national and international conferences, contributing significantly to the field through his publications. His interest extends into programming, particularly in machine learning and AI technologies, where he leverages these tools to enhance medical research and practice.
Neurology & Multiple Sclerosis
Associate Professor and Consultant
King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Consultant Neurologist, Neuroimmunologist
King Fahad Military Medical Complex
Dharan, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ibtisam Al Thubaiti, is a Consultant Neurologist working in King Fahad Military Medical complex in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Finished her fellowship in neuroimmunology form University of British Colombia in Canada and currently running an MS clinic.
Consultant Neurologist / MS Specialist
Khoula Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Iman Al Lawati serves as a Consultant Neurologist at Khoula Hospital in Muscat, Oman. Graduating from Oman Medical College in 2011, she achieved internal medicine board certification in 2016. Dr. Al Lawati completed a Neurology fellowship sponsored by the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom . In 2021, she received the MENACTRIMS Clinical Fellowship grant and underwent training at the Royal London Hospital. Additionally, she has contributed as a subinvestigator for multiple sclerosis trials in the UK, including ongoing trials ChariotMS and AttackMS. Her affiliation extends to being an honorary clinical researcher at Queen Mary University.
Senior Consultant Neurologist, Head of Neurology
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Jaber Al Khaboori is aSenior consultant neurologist in Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Oman. He graduatedfromSultan QaboosUniversityHospitalMedicalSchool in 1994.
He was a distinguished student as he gotThe Dean award of achievement. His medicaltraining was in royal hospital and got the Award of Omanmedical specialty board for the best resident.
He passed his MRCP Diploma in 1997 from Glasgow. Heneurology training was in London from 1998 to 2003 as a specialist visiting registrar. His main interest is multiple sclerosis and vascular pathology. His research involved in oral treatment for multiple sclerosisand Cannabis use in MS.
He has published few papers including MS in Oman. He is running the MS clinic.
Consultant, Neuroimmunology and
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuroimmunology IPU, Neuroscience Center
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and
Research Center
Assistant Professor, Al Faisal University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mona Marwan Alkhawajah is currently Consultant Neurologist specialized in Clinical Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, in the Neuroimmunology Integrated Practice Unit, Neuroscience Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. She is also an Assistant Professor at the college of Medicine of Al Faisal University.
Dr. Alkhawajah received her Medical Degree from King Saud University, Riyadh. She then pursued her residency training in Neurology at KFSH&RC. After obtaining her Saudi Board in Neurology, she completed her Fellowship in Neuroimmunology at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada.
Dr. Alkhawajah established the first Multiple Sclerosis support group in the Kingdom, and is the founder of “walk-for-MS” KSA. She is also the founder and chair organizer of the International Neuroimmunology Conference (INIC), the first of which (INIC24) took place in Riyadh, March 2024. She is actively involved in educating the public about MS, and made several public appearances in National and International TV talking about MS and advocating for patients who have the disease.
Neurology Consultant
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Mustafa Shakra is a Consultant Neurologist based at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Specializing in inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, he oversees the Multiple Sclerosis clinics at SKMC.
Dr. Shakra obtained his medical degree from Damascus University in 1992 and completed comprehensive training in general internal medicine and neurology subspecialty at major university hospitals. His extensive qualifications include an MD, MSc, MRCP, and FRCP in medicine and neurology. Furthermore, he has contributed to numerous articles as an author and co-author within the field of Neurology.
Consultant Neurologist, Director of MS Clinic
Amiri and Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Dr. Raed Alroughani is a consultant neurologist and the director of MS clinic at Amiri and Ibn Sina hospitals. He completed his neurology residency at the University of British Columbia and subsequently obtained the neurology certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeon (Canada). He then completed a fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis at the University of British Columbia.
He is actively involved in research and he authored and co-authored more than 170 publications. Dr. Alroughani was awarded the National Prize for scientific production in the field of medical science in 2017 and the best researcher award by Amiri Hospital in 2018.
He is a founding member and the secretary general of MENACTRIMS. He is the vice chair of the Scientific Leadership Group of MS Base Foundation.
Neurologist and MS Specialist
Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Reem Alsuwaidi, is a Neurologist and MS Specialist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health.
After obtaining her MBBS from Dubai Medical College, she completed residency training in Neurology and is Saudi Board-certified Neurologist, she then in pursuit of excellence led to a MS clinical fellowship, and an enriching experience at the University of Toronto in Canada.
In this vibrant healthcare landscape, Alsuwaidi not only provides exceptional patient care focusing on MS patients but also spearheads the evolution of the Neurology Residency Program where she is a valued core faculty member, nurturing the next generation of neurologists
Neurology Consultant
Ibn Sina Hospital
Kuwait
Dr. Samar Farouk Ahmed is a Consultant in Neurology at Ibn Sina Hospital Kuwait and Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. professor in neurology department, faculty of medicine, Al-Minia University, Egypt. She Received her degree in medicine (MD) from Minia University, Egypt. She run general neurology clinics and attends specialized MS clinic. She also performs consults on inpatients neurology department. She is involved in the education and training for neurology residents and medical students. She is member of Residency Examination Committee of Neurology, Kuwait. Dr. Samar is actively involved in research and she authored and co-authored many publications and presentations in peer review journal and congresses, (73 peer-reviewed publications, 1531 citations, h-index: 23; i10-index: 43). She is involved as co-investigator in many research projects and drug trials. She is member in many local and regional advisory boards committees.
Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs
Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist
Academic Officer of the Saudi MS Chapter
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Seraj Makkawi is an Assistant Professor at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Consultant Neurologist at the Ministry of the National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Consultant Neurologist
Rashid Hospital
Professor of Neurology
Dubai Medical College
Dubai, UAE
Prof. Jihad Inshasi is a Consultant Neurologist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC), and a Professor of Neurology at Dubai Medical College (DMCG). He developed and currently directs the Multiple Sclerosis and the Dystonia Clinics at Rashid Hospital/DAHC
Prof. Inshasi is the Head of the Scientific Committee and a Founding and Board Member of the Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS/EMA). With the EMINS Board Members, he has organized numerous neurology meetings, particularly in the field of multiple sclerosis. He is founding and executive board member of the MENACTRIMS. He is also a Founding Member, and ex-President of the Emirates League against Epilepsy (ILAE). He is a member of the medical advisory committee of the recently established National MS Society (NMSS).
Prof. Inshasi is a member of several local, regional, and international associations, societies and advisory boards committees. He is a member and Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and a member and Fellow of the European Academy of neurology (FEAN)
Prof. Inshasi has authored and co-authored many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals. He has participated as principle and leading investigator in phase 2, 3 & 4 drug trials and has conducted an array of research projects in the field of multiple sclerosis.
Associate Professor of neurology, Associate Dean of academic and student affairs, college of medicine, Kind Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. Head of Saudi MS Chapter at Saudi Neurological Society
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Yaser Al Malik is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Academic affairs at college of medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is also a consultant Neurologist at King Abdulaziz medical city in Riyadh.
Dr. Al Malik graduated from medical school at Qassim University in 2008. He completed his residency training in adult neurology at University of Calgary, Canada in 2014. After becoming a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, he went on to complete a fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology at University of Calgary (2014-2016), and then completed a second fellowship in clinical Neurophysiology (2016-2017). In addition, his interest in teaching has led him to pursuit a Master Degree in Medical Education.
Dr. Al Malik is involved in clinical research, including industry sponsored trials, quality assurance projects and registries. He is also involved in teaching of residents and medical students in various settings.
Consultant Neurologist, Rashid Hospital
Professor, Dubai Medical College
President of Emirates Neurology Society
Dubai, UAE
Prof. Suhail Alrukn received his degree in medicine from UAE university. He underwent his neurology residency at the University of McGill, and subsequently obtain the neurology certification from the Royal Collage of Physicians & Surgeon (Canada). He then completed a fellowship in
Cerebrovascular disease and Stroke at Montreal General Hospital, Canada. he currently serves as a head of Stroke Center at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. <br><br>
Dr. Alrukn’ s field of interest are principally directed towards the acute stroke management, stroke unit establishing and post stroke rehabilitation. He established the 1st certified stroke unit in UAE. Dr. Al rukn is a local and international speakers in stroke field, and had many publications in this area. Currently he is the President of MENA Stroke Organization.
In 2019, Dr. Alrukn became the President of World Congress of Neurology, and is the currently the President of Emirates Neurology Society. <br><br>
Dr. Alrukn is the Founder and the chairman of the Neurology Residency Program in Dubai, since 2013. Also, he is the Chairman of the Dubai Scientific & Research Ethical Committee. <br><br>
Dr. Alrukn has an interest in Headache management & Movement disorders, and he is running the movement disorder clinic at Rashid hospital. He currently sits on the executive boards of various scientific associations, steering committee and advisory boards, mainly in stroke & headache.
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