1.03rd Annual Diabetes & Endocrine Conference https://mco.ae/3rdannualdiabetesconferencemcohttps://mco.ae/3rdannualdiabetesconference/author/mco/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="5FXIJ7Ui7v"><a href="https://mco.ae/3rdannualdiabetesconference/speakers/">SPEAKERS</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://mco.ae/3rdannualdiabetesconference/speakers/embed/#?secret=5FXIJ7Ui7v" width="600" height="338" title="“SPEAKERS” — 3rd Annual Diabetes & Endocrine Conference " data-secret="5FXIJ7Ui7v" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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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. Close Dr. Mai Al Jaber CEO Imperial College London Diabetes & Endocrine Centre     View Bio Dr. Mai Al Jaber × Dr. Mai Ahmed Al Jaber is a prominent Emirati physician and healthcare leader, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Outpatient Care Assets at M42 Health, overseeing Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, HealthPlus Clinics, and Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi. She began her career at Zayed Military Hospital and later earned a Master’s in Public Health and Leadership from Johns Hopkins University. With extensive experience in preventive medicine and healthcare operations, she has played a key role in advancing public health initiatives and women’s wellness in the UAE. Dr. Mai has been recognized with several awards, including the Emirates Woman “Woman of the Year” (2018) and the Arab Women Award for Medicine (2021). Close Prof. Maha Barakat Assistant Minister for Health and Life Sciences,Ministry of Foreign Affairs,UAE View Bio Prof. Maha Barakat × Professor Maha Taysir Barakat is Assistant Minister for Health and Life Sciences in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also serves as the Director General of the Frontline Heroes Office in the UAE. She is the former Chair of the UNOPS-hosted agency the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, has held the post of Director General of the Health Authority Abu Dhabi 2013-2018, and was Co-Founder, Medical & Research Director and Consultant Endocrinologist at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) in Abu Dhabi. She has served as a member of the Social Development Committee of the Executive Council of the Government of Abu Dhabi, and Board member of several Government of Abu Dhabi-related entities including the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University, the Family Development Foundation, the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, and the Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi. As part of her role within the Health Authority, in addition to the fight against lifestyle-related disease, Professor Barakat has supported several public health eradication campaigns against communicable disease both within the UAE and internationally, including Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Close Dr. Aamir Naeem Consultant EndocrinologyHealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Centre View Bio Dr. Aamir Naeem × Dr. Aamir Naeem is a Consultant Endocrinologist working at Healthplus Diabetes and Endocrine Centre. My undergraduate medical education was at Khyber Medical College Peshawar, Pakistan. My postgraduate training and experience in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Internal Medicine was obtained at Health Education West Midlands, UK, earning a dual CCT in Endocrinology, diabetes and General (Internal) medicine in 2019. He have a strong interest in all the main areas of endocrinology and diabetes and have built up considerable experience over the last 6 years as a Consultant.     Close Prof. Aftab Ahmad Consultant Endocrinologist/DiabetologistImperial College London Diabetes Centre View Bio Prof. Aftab Ahmad × Prof. Aftab Ahmad has extensive experience in managing complicated and uncontrolled diabetes cases both in the UK and in the UAE, while making the management simple and inclusive of all patients requirements. With a doctorate in Medicine (MD) degree from University of Liverpool, UK, he has also published numerous original research papers and books in prestigious journals across the world and in 2021 was appointed as a Professor at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. As a Diabetes Strategic Clinical Network Lead and Lead for Advancing Quality for Cheshire and Merseyside, NHS England, he led numerous innovative initiatives including standardisation of practices and comprehensive time bound pathways resulting in significant improvements in patient care, diabetes management and a reduction in complications across the region. The achievements resulted in his nomination for the North West Leadership award. As a committed educator and Sub-Dean for medical undergraduates at University of Liverpool he was involved in developing and implementing innovative teaching programs. He has also helped guide more than 150 overseas doctors in the UK to illustrious careers as consultants and general practitioners over the last 20 years. He continues to lead and develop various education programs at ICLDC including a diabetes teaching program for clinical staff at ICLDC and Mubadala, and UAE University students and faculty. He joined ICLDC in 2018 where he successfully developed, designed and implemented a clinical audit department. In 2020, he played a key role in the launch and management of the COVID-19 task force to support the successful implementation of processes and safety measures within ICLDC during the corona virus pandemic. Close Dr. Alaa Abou Attawan Project lead and Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitre-Retina surgery.Moorfields Eye hospital Abu Dhabi,Imperial College London Diabetes Centre View Bio Dr. Alaa Abou Attawan × With over 20 years of experience in Ophthalmology, he previously served as a Retina Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospitals in the UK. Inhttps://mco.ae/3rdannualdiabetesconference/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fernando.png