SPEAKERS

Dr. Fernando Macario

Chief Medical Officer,
Global Patient Care
M42

Dr. Fernando Macario

As Chief Medical Officer of the M42 Global Patient Platform and Diaverum, I lead global clinical governance, ensuring healthcare services integrate cutting-edge medical advancements, quality assurance, and patient-centered care. My role bridges clinical and corporate governance, driving strategic innovation, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and excellence across global operations.

With over 20 years of experience in nephrology and healthcare leadership, I am committed to advancing medical governance frameworks aligned with international best practices. At M42, I contribute to the integration of digital transformation, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and population health strategies, focusing on promoting clinical excellence, standardizing quality measures, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

At Diaverum, I implement a holistic care model that incorporates real-time clinical performance monitoring and personalized care pathways. My leadership emphasizes innovation, value-based care, and aligning clinical strategies with the organization’s growth.

My career began at Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra (CHUC), with a focus on kidney transplantation and acute kidney injury management. As a founding member of the European Board of Transplantation Medicine and a past president of the Portuguese Society of Transplantation, I have significantly contributed to nephrology and transplantation, influencing healthcare policy and medical education.

Dr. Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani

Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
King Saud University, College of Medicine, Riyadh

Dr. Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani

Dr. Mohammed Al-Sofiani is an Associate Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is an Adjunct Faculty at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD; and is the Vice President of the Saudi Society of Endocrinology & Metabolism and the Vice President of the Type 1 Diabetes Association. Dr. Al-Sofiani has a master’s degree in Biotechnology from Albany, NY and has completed his Internal Medicine Residency training at the University at Buffalo, NY. Then, he joined the Endocrinology Division at Johns Hopkins University where he completed his fellowship training on the Physician/Scientist track.

Dr. Al-Sofiani has authored many scientific papers and given over 300 oral presentations in
regional and international conferences. He is the recipient of the 2025 American Diabetes
Association’s Award for Health Care Delivery and Quality Improvement, the 2018 American Diabetes Association’s Vivian Fonseca Research Award, the 2019 Endocrine Society Clinical Fellow Award in Diabetes, the Siegel Award for Excellence in Teaching from University at Buffalo, and several other awards.

Dr. Muhannad Atullah

Senior Director of Clinical Operations
Outpatient Cluster
M42

Dr. Muhannad Atullah

Dr. Muhaned Attaulah is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 15 years of cross-functional experience in clinical practice, health insurance, digital transformation and operational leadership in the public and private sectors in the UAE and abroad.

In his role as Senior Director of Clinical Operations for the Outpatient Cluster under M42, Dr. Attaulah oversees the strategic and operational performance across Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre, HealthPlus Network of Specialty Clinics and Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi. His leadership is focused on driving innovation, integrating advanced technologies and enhancing service delivery to provide high quality, patient-centered and sustainable care.

Dr. Attaulah holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) and a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He also holds certifications in project and change management, healthcare informatics and business strategy from institutions including Harvard Business School, IBM and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

A regular speaker at regional healthcare forums, Dr. Attaulah actively contributes to thought leadership in the industry and has lectured in healthcare economics and informatics. His diverse background enables him to lead transformative change and drive value-based care across the outpatient network.

DE Adel Al Ahmad

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Adel Al Ahmad

Adel Al Ahmad is a dedicated healthcare professional with a bachelor’s in nursing from Jordan University of Science and Technology, class of 2008. Starting as a Registered nurse at Specialty Hospital in Amman, he quickly advanced to a Team Leader in Surgical Units at SEHA hospitals, Abu Dhabi. From 2014 to 2023, Adel served as a Health Educator in a Military Hospital, later specializing as a Diabetes Educator in the Endocrine Clinic After completing the IDET program at ICLDC in 2023 then he joined M42 Group/ ICLDC as a Diabetes Educator, continuing his commitment to patient education and care.

DE Alaa Ahmed

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Alaa Ahmed

Ms. Alaa Ahmed is an accomplished Diabetes Educator with five years of specialized experience in diabetes management, particularly in supporting women through pregnancy — from antenatal to postpartum care. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science from Griffith University and Fatima College, a Diploma in Nursing from the Institute of Nursing (UAE), and has completed the Imperial College London Diabetes Educator Training Course (2021–2022). Additionally, she earned a specialist certification in Diabetes and Pregnancy from the University of Birmingham.

With a strong nursing foundation built during her tenure as a Registered Nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi (2011–2018), Ms. Ahmed transitioned into diabetes education, focusing on evidence-based care, patient empowerment, and the integration of advanced technologies such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and AI-assisted decision-making tools. She has led patient-centered initiatives that improved treatment adherence, optimized glycemic control, and enhanced quality of life for people living with diabetes.

DE Amer Khalil

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Amer Khalil

Amer Khalil Abu Eid is a certified insulin pump trainer with Medtronic , Omni Pod Dash and a dedicated Diabetes Health Educator at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he has worked since September 17, 2006.

He holds a Diploma in Nursing from the Republic of Lebanon.

A specialized degree in Diabetes Health Education, obtained in 2015 from the Imperial Diabetes Educator Training Program. Amer is also licensed as a Health Educator by the Department of Health Authority / Abu Dhabi.

With 18 years of experience collaborating with endocrinologists and diabetologists at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amer works with patients of all ages, including children and their families. His expertise in insulin pump training plays a crucial role in managing and improving diabetes care. He is committed to empowering individuals with diabetes by enhancing their self-efficacy and self-care skills.

Amer has co-authored a book on pediatric insulin pumps and frequently delivers educational lectures. Additionally, he is a faculty member of the Diabetes Health Awareness Course conducted on behalf of the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre.

Before joining the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Amer served as a Registered Nurse at Safad Hospital in Tripoli, Lebanon, from August 16, 2002, to March 8, 2005.

Ms. Aya Alnimer

Medical Science Liaison –
Abbott, Diabetes Care Division

Ms. Aya Alnimer

Ayaa Alnimer is a Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Diabetes Care, covering the Gulf region. She works closely with healthcare professionals to advance the understanding and adoption of diabetes technologies, particularly continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Ayaa supports clinical research, educational initiatives, and scientific exchange, helping translate evidence into practice.

DE Ayman Al-Sabha

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Ayman Al-Sabha

Ayman Al Sabha is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Nurse with nearly 20 years of experience in diabetes care, cardiometabolic health, and patient education. He is SCOPE and X-PERT certified, and a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer. Ayman specializes in integrating advanced technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery systems into personalized care plans. As an IDET Core Faculty Member, conference speaker, and co-investigator in medical research, Ayman leads educational initiatives and contributes to improving patient outcomes through education, innovation, and evidence-based practice

DE Farhiya Yusuf

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Farhiya Yusuf

Farhiya is a dedicated Pediatric Diabetes Educator with 4 years of experience in diabetes prevention and management. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Management as well as a Nursing degree. Farhiya is also certified as an X-Pert Diabetes Prevention and Management specialist, committed to improving the health and well-being of children and their families through education and support.

DE Faten Bayado

Clinical Dietitian & Diabetes Educator
Healthplus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center

DE Faten Bayado

Mrs. Faten holds MSc in Nutrition and is a certified diabetes educator from ICLDC and a certified bariatric counselor. Mrs. Faten is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists. With more than 14 years of experience, Mrs. Faten has helped thousands of people to eat and live well by addressing the root cause of an individual’s health and applying medical nutrition therapy for complex diabetes cases.

Mr. Hossam Yousri

MENA Medical Affairs Manager
Dexcom

Mr. Hossam Yousri

Hossam Yousri is the MENA Medical Affairs Manager at Dexcom, leading medical strategy, KOL engagement, education, and evidence generation across the Middle East and North Africa. With over 14 years of experience in healthcare—eight in Medical Affairs—he has successfully launched strategic products in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, driven impactful RWE studies, and fostered strong cross-functional collaborations to improve patient outcomes in diabetes care.

Ms. Lamiaa Mohamed Abdelrahman

Technical Consultant
UAE

Ms. Lamiaa Mohamed Abdelrahman

DE Mai Yagi

Diabetes Educator
Healthplus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center
Certified Pump Trainer & Specialist in Structured Diabetes Self-Management Education

DE Mai Yagi

Ms. Mai Yaghi is a certified registered nurse and health educator with over 16 years of clinical experience, having served in several renowned hospitals across Abu Dhabi. She holds a bachelor’s degree in the Science of Nursing from Fatima College of Health Sciences, affiliated with Griffith University, and has been certified by the Department of Health as a health educator since 2021. Ms. Yaghi completed the Imperial College London Diabetes Educator Course in 2018 and is also a certified insulin pump trainer. Since 2019, she has specialized in diabetes care, working as a certified diabetes educator nurse. A dedicated member of the Diabetes Educators Society, she is currently part of the team at HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, where she continues to advance patient education and care in the field of diabetes management.

DE Manar Abu-Asaba

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Manar Abu-Asaba

Manar Abu Asaba is a Diabetes Educator at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre in Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, where she has worked with endocrinologists for over 15 years.

She is the clinic leader for the practice and provides diabetes care and education for children, adults, and their families. She takes pride in utilising her knowledge and skills to educate people with diabetes and empowers them by helping them to better understand and control their condition.

Manar received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Hashemite University, in Jordan, before going on to attain a Postgraduate diploma in Advance Diabetes Education, from Malmo University, in Sweden, in 2014. She is also a certified Insulin Pump trainer since 2010. In 2022, Manar acquired the Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE) Certification, an internationally recognized standard of obesity management expertise.

She has been a member of the core faculty on the ICLDC Diabetes Educator course (IDET) since 2014.She has also co-authored a book on Insulin Pump for Paediatrics and has completed numerous presentations. Manar was also part of the team which led the development of the ICLDC Structured Education Program specifically designed for Adult patients with Type 1 Diabetes.

Ms. May Abu Galala

Senior Diabetes Educator
Burjeel Day Surgery Center

Ms. May Abu Galala

DE Mohammed Khalifa

Diabetes Educator,
Imperial College London Diabetes Center

DE Mohammed Khalifa

DT Ohood AlMehrzi

Clinical Dietitian
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DT Ohood AlMehrzi

Ms. Ohood Almehrzi is a highly qualified Clinical Dietitian at ICLDEC with over four years of experience in advanced nutritional care. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics with Honours and multiple certifications, including SCOPE Obesity Management, Diabetes Education, Insulin Pump Training and Life coaching . She provides specialized therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, and post-bariatric care. Ms. Almehrzi is also an IDET co-faculty and active media advocate, promoting wellness through TV and social media. Her expertise includes personalised medical nutrition therapy , CGM data interpretation and behavior change counselling.

DT Reem Khoury

Senior Dietician and Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DT Reem Khoury

Reem Khoury is a Senior Dietician and Diabetes Educator at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), a Mubadala Health partner, with over 15 years’ accumulated professional experience.
In her role at ICLDC, Reem is responsible for educating patients with Diabetes and providing them with the necessary dietary plans. She has been involved in developing educational materials for patients and contributes to various outreach programmes as part of ICLDC’s the public health campaign.
Reem has also helped plan and present the Structured Educational Program (SEP) for type 1 and type 2 patients with Diabetes Mellitus. She has also conducted numerous carb-counting group sessions to host patients and their families.
Reem graduated with a B.A. in Nutrition and Food Science, from Applied Science University in Amman, Jordan. In addition, she was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes with Merit from the University of South Wales, UK, where she is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Diabetes.
During her tenure at ICLDC, Reem enrolled in the Imperial Diabetes Educators’ Training Program (IDET) and qualified as a Certified Diabetes Educator. She has now gone on to become a faculty and teaching member of IDET.

PH Reem Odeh

Pharmacist
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

PH Reem Odeh

I’m Reem Odeh. I’m a pharmacist currently working at Imperial in Abu Dhabi. I actually started my journey at the same center as a translator, which helped me build strong communication skills and a deep connection with people from different backgrounds.

I was raised in Kenya, and I come from a Jordanian-Egyptian family; something I’m really proud of. I graduated from 6 October University in Egypt with a degree in pharmacy, and I also hold an educator license because I truly believe in the power of learning and sharing knowledge.

DE Sana Aiyash

Diabetes Educator
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DE Sana Aiyash

Diabetes Educator in ICLDC since feb-2025 Licensed pump trainer
Over 23 years nursing experience in different hospital setting in UAE
BSN in nursing from Sharjah university

DT Somaya Dehbi

Clinical Dietitian
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre

DT Somaya Dehbi

Sumaya is a highly experienced Clinical Dietitian with over 11 years of expertise in nutrition and dietary counselling. She is passionate about educating diverse audiences on healthy lifestyle choices and empowering individuals to enhance their eating habits for long-term wellbeing. Samya specializes in translating evidence-based nutrition science into practical, sustainable strategies that fit everyday life.

Her professional work spans clinical practice, community health programs, and public speaking engagements. Dedicated to inspiring positive change, she combines her deep knowledge with engaging communication to motivate individuals toward better health and improved quality of life.

PH Zeyad Elgamal

Founder
Tamrah Health

PH Zeyad Elgamal

Zeyad Elgamal is a healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience spanning hospital and retail pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, healthcare management, and health education across three continents. Zeyad is the founde of Tamrah Health and holds a Master’s in Management from Harvard University and executive training from Harvard Kennedy School. A Pharm.D. graduate from the University of Colorado, he is a Certified Diabetes Educator, SCOPE-certified in obesity management, and holds Additional Prescribing Authority (APA). Zeyad served as Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and lectures at Imperial College London Abu Dhabi, contributing to the advancement of diabetes education and clinical practice.

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SPEAKERS

Dr. Fernando Macario

Dr. Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani

Dr. Muhannad Atullah

DE Adel Al Ahmad

DE Alaa Ahmed

DE Amer Khalil

Ms. Aya Alnimer

DE Ayman Al-Sabha

DE Farhiya Yusuf

DE Faten Bayado

Mr. Hossam Yousri

Ms. Lamiaa Mohamed Abdelrahman

DE Mai Yagi

DE Manar Abu-Asaba

Ms. May Abu Galala

DE Mohammed Khalifa

DT Ohood AlMehrzi

DT Reem Khoury

PH Reem Odeh

DE Sana Aiyash

DT Somaya Dehbi

PH Zeyad Elgamal

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