Scientific Committee

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. Manar acquired the Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE) Certification, an internationally recognized standard of obesity management expertise. She is studying towards completing her  Postgraduate Diploma/Master in Diabetes from Warwick University in the United Kingdom.

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. She specializes in diabetes technology, insulin pump therapy, and leading structured diabetes education for people living with diabetes. Manar provides education and support for children, adults, and their families to promote effective self-management. She was recently nominated as a Global Lead for the Advisory Board on CGMS.

Mohammad Khalifah is a Senior Diabetes and Obesity Educator at ICLDEC, with over 18 years of clinical experience, including 12 years dedicated to diabetes education. He is a Registered Nurse, Certified Insulin Pump Trainer, and expert in advanced diabetes technologies. Mohammad holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from Alzaytoona University, with specialized certifications in IDET and SCOPE obesity management. He serves as IDET Teaching and Core Faculty and is an international conference speaker. He is also a co‑founder of EDE Club, contributing to advancing diabetes education standards and supporting patients in achieving sustainable, long-term health outcomes

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. Faten Bayado is an experienced Clinical Dietitian and Diabetic educator with double American Board certification in Bariatric and Lifestyle Medicine. She has over 15 years of expertise in Jordan and the UAE and Currently Based at the HealthPlus Diabetes and Endocrinology Center in Abu Dhabi, she specializes in medical nutrition therapy for complex diabetes cases, including insulin pump therapy. She provides holistic, evidence-based care while actively contributing to nutrition conferences and local media

Mrs. Zainab Al-Abadla is a Senior Diabetes Clinical Care Specialist and Head of the Diabetes Education Department at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital in Dubai. She also serves as a Clinical Instructor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU).

In 2025, she became American Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) and was recognized as a Senior Fellow of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). She has over 15 years of experience in diabetes education, with expertise spanning pediatric, adult, and antenatal care, and is highly skilled in advanced diabetes technologies.

Mrs. Zainab is the President of the Emirates Diabetes Educators Society (DES) under the Emirates Nursing Association, leading national initiatives in professional training, community awareness, and research. She is also a published researcher and international speaker, committed to advancing equitable access to diabetes care and supporting early prevention strategies across the UAE.