SPEAKERS

Dr. Abubaker Al Madani

Vice President of EMINS
Consultant & Head of Neurology Department
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Abubaker Al Madani

Dr. Abubaker Almadani completed his undergraduate certificate in 1997 from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. In Gothernburg University, he was involved in teaching and contributed in research study with Dr. Anders Hamberger in neuroprotective agents in acute stroke. Then, he completed his Canadian Royal College in Neurology (FRCPC) in 2009.

Dr. Madani had his residency at the University of Toronto which is ranked number 1 in Canada by Royal College of Canada, and ranked number 4 in the whole North America by American Academy of Neurology. He was personally involved in regional stroke program and he was involved in at least 500 stroke cases and 80 TPA cases. In his residency he also did one whole elective year which involves EEG, research, pathology and nerve conduction studies. By finishing the residency, he was able to manage neurological cases as general neurological cases as general neurologist in 2007. He has his fellowship in neuromuscular subspecialty from 2007 to 2009.

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Neurology Specialist
Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, UAE

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Dr. Ahmed Hassan is currently working as Neurology Specialist at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE.

Dr. Ahmed has also worked as Neurology Registrar at Al Jahra Hospital, Kuwait; and at New Mansoura General Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

He is an expert in Lumbar Puncture. He is experenced in intraveneous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke and dealing with its complication. He is good at Neuroradiology interpretations.

Dr. Ahmed Shatila

Consultant Neurologist
Sheikh Shakbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ahmed Shatila

Dr. Ahmed Osman Shatila obtained his BSc in Science Biology from the Wayne State University in the United States. He continued his medical education from the medical college of Wayne State University. Dr. Shatila’s conducted a residency in neurology at Wayne State University and continued his fellowship in neurophysiology. His interests include inpatient Neurology, but not limited to Stroke, IV TPA program development, Status Epilepticus, Multiple Sclerosis, Public Awareness of different Neurological Diseases with 10 years of experience and He is also interested in helping facilities develop a Neuro Hospitalist model where the inpatient care can develop independently from the outpatient services.

Dr.Areen Said

Consultant Neurologist
Director, Neuroscience Department
American Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr.Areen Said

Dr. Areen Said is a Consultant Neurologist & Director of Neuroscience Department, American Hospital Dubai, UAE. Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Sharjah, UAE.
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Active member of the American Academy of Neurology. Past Medical Director, Pharmacovigilance, Pharmaceutical Product Development.
Past Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Peoria. Past Co-director; MS Center at OSF INI & Past Division Chief, Neurology, Wilmington Health Associates, USA.
Recipient of the Sylvia Lawry Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Award from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and has published in many peer-reviewed medical journals.

Prof. Bassem Yamout

Professor of Neurology, American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
Director, Neurology Institute & Head, MS Center, Harley Street Medical Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prof. Bassem Yamout

Dr. Bassem Yammout is currently Professor of Neurology at the American University of Beirut Medical Center and director of the Neurology Institute at Harley Street Medical Center in Abu Dhabi. He graduated from medical school at AUB in 1984, received his training in neurology at the University of Cincinnati-Ohio in the USA, and followed by a fellowship at the Montreal Neurological Institute-McGill University in Canada. He received his American Board in Neurology and joined the faculty at the American University of Beirut in 1988. He is currently head of clinical research at the Multiple Sclerosis Center, president of MENACTRIMS (Middle East North Africa Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis), member of the MSIF (Multiple Sclerosis International Federation) Scientific Advisory Board, and fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Yammout is one of the leading experts on multiple sclerosis in the Middle East with recent research on epidemiology of the disease in the region, quality of life of patients in the Middle East. In addition, he is currently the principal investigator on several ongoing international multiple sclerosis research trials. Dr. Yammout has authored many research and review papers and is currently Chief Editor of the MS newsletter “MS today”, and on the editorial board of “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders”, “Journal of Multiple Sclerosis” and “Pediatric Neurology”.

Dr. Deeb Maxwell Kayed

Consultant Neurologist
Chughtai Clinic & Mediclinic City Hospital
Clinical Assistant Professor, MBRU
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Deeb Maxwell Kayed

Dr. Deeb M Kayed is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with qualifications in Adult Neurology (1997) & Clinical Neurophysiology (1999). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a Founding Member of the Emirates Neurology Society. He is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at MBRU School of Medicine. Dr Kayed is in private practice in Dubai at Chughtai Clinic & The Mediclinic City Hospital (MCIT). His primary interest is in general neurology and the management of patients with headache disorders.

Prof. Francesco Saccà

Associate Professor of Neurology
NSRO Department
Federico II University of Naples
Naples, Italy

Prof. Francesco Saccà

Prof. Saccà is Associate Professor of Neurology at NSRO Department at the Federico II University of Naples, Italy. Prof. Saccà has his research focus on Multiple Sclerosis (RWE studies, clinical trials, observational studies, neuropsychology); Myasthenia Gravis (RWE studies, clinical trials); Friedreich ataxia, other recessive ataxias (Ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 1, Ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 2, ARSACS), dominant ataxias (SCA2 neuroimaging and clinical trial), other ataxias (Multiple System Atrophy clinical trial), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (non-profit clinical trials, neuroendocrinology, neuroimaging, genetics); Migraine (pathogenesis); Fabry Disease (Neuroradiology, Neuropsychology), Neuropsychology in Multiple Sclerosis and Movement Disorders (new rating scales, methodological studies, emotion recognition).

He participated in numerous clinical trials including profit and investigator-initiated trials in Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neuromyelitis Optica, Friedreich Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 2, Multiple System Atrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Chorea.

Mrs. Gina Lee

Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Mrs. Gina Lee

Gina Lee is a Certified MS nurse specialist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi with the Neurology Clinic since 2020. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is Certified Multiple Sclerosis Nurse by the U.S. Multiple Sclerosis Nurses International Certification Board (MSNICB) in 2022. She obtained as well her UK MS Certification (MS Nurse Pro) in 2020.

Dr. Hans Frykman

Director of NRL Center
Advanced Laboratory Neurochemistry
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Hans Frykman

Hans Frykman MD Ph.D. FRCPC is the founder, CEO, and medical director of BC Neuroimmunology Lab located in the UBC hospital on the University of BC campus in Vancouver BC. He is the medical director for Lykke Lab a genetics laboratory also on the University of BC campus. Also, he is the CSO for Neurocode Lab Inc. in Bellingham WA, a high-complexity, specialty lab focused on neuroimmunology and biomarkers in neurodegeneration. Dr. Frykman has a clinical faculty position at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Division of Neurology.

Since January 1, 2025 Dr. Frykman is also the director for the Center of Excellence in Neurochemistry at National Reference Lab, Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Frykman has a PhD in biocatalysis and chemistry from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. After completing medical school at Karolinska Institute, he trained in internal medicine and oncology at Karolinska Hospital (Solna Campus) followed by training in medical biochemistry at the University of BC with a focus on clinical chemistry and clinical laboratory immunology. Training in clinical laboratory neuroimmunology was obtained by training on location at JR hospital in Oxford (Drs. Angela Vincent, Paddy Waters, David Beeson), Hopital Civil Lyon with Dr. Jerome Honnerat), and at "City Clinic" Barcelona with Drs. Francesco Graus, Jospeph Dalmau. Since, 2020 Dr. Frykman has led the clinical laboratory field in Neurochemistry across North America by first launching blood based clinical trial testing in 2021 and the Alzpath p tau 217 test in early 2024. His labs are now some of the most experienced to use these tests in clinical practice with 10,000 plus tests performed.

Dr. Kholoud Aljaberi

Shiekh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Kholoud Aljaberi

Dr. Kholoud Aljaberi is the Neurology Chief Resident at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She is currently completing her final year of residency training, with a special interest in epilepsy and movement disorders, and she is actively engaged in research and teaching activities.

Mrs. Joelle Massouh

Clinical Manager and Multiple Sclerosis
Clinical Nurse Specialist,
Neurology Institute and MS Center,
Harley Street Medical Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Manzoor Ahmed

Chair of Radiology, SKMC SEHA Hospital
Chair SEHA Radiology Council
Chair NIHS (Emirati Board) Radiology Scientific Council & Chair NIHS Examination Committee
Member Board Radiology Society Emirates
Consultant Radiologist/ Neuro-radiologist
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Manzoor Ahmed

Dr. Manzoor Ahmed is an experienced Diagnostic Neuroradiologist with over 20 years of expertise in Radiology. He obtained his medical degree from Khyber Medical College, Pakistan, in 1995 and pursued training in Diagnostic Radiology through the NEOMED Program in Ohio, USA, from 1999 to 2003. He further specialized in Diagnostic Neuroradiology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, from 2003 to 2004. Dr. Ahmed has been affiliated with Cleveland Clinic for most of his career, including its branch in the UAE. He has served as the Chair of the Radiology Department at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, and as the Chair of the SEHA Radiology Council—SEHA being one of the largest healthcare networks in the region. Additionally, he was the Residency Program Director at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City from 2019 to 2021. Actively engaged in regional academic activities, Dr. Ahmed has been a speaker and organizer at multiple national and international meetings in the Gulf region, including ARM, Abu Dhabi MS Conference, ICRM, and SIRC. He also chaired the 11th edition of the SEHA International Radiology Conference in 2022 and serves as the Chair of the Radiology Scientific Committee under the NIHS-Emirati Board for Health Specialties. Furthermore, he is a board member of the Emirates Society of Radiology and the New Emirates Medical Journal. His special interests in Diagnostic Neuroradiology include Acute Stroke Imaging, Multiple Sclerosis, and Head & Neck Imaging. Beyond image interpretation, Dr. Ahmed is a strong advocate for Appropriateness and Utilization in Imaging, with a focus on building robust dashboards and setting benchmarks in healthcare management. He firmly believes that "Radiology harbors much more potential than just images" and envisions "Portable, Mobile & Online Healthcare, especially in Radiology, as a game changer, particularly in Third World countries.

Dr. Maryam Alobeidli

Neurology Resident
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Maryam Alobeidli

Dr. Maryam Alobeidli is a fourth year neurology resident and the chief resident of the Neurology program in Dubai Health. She finished her MBBS in Mohammad bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences and joined the Neurology Residency program in Rashid Hospital.

Dr. Mazen Sabbah

Consultant Neurologist
Mediclinic City Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Mazen Sabbah

Dr. Mazen Sabah is a UK-trained neurology consultant with a subspecialty interest in neuro-ophthalmology. He completed his neurology training at Southampton University Hospital and subsequently undertook a clinical fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Following his training, Dr. Mazen served as a consultant neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist at Southampton University Hospital and St Thomas's Hospital in London. During his practice, he was appointed as the lead physician for the IIH committee and has several publications in the field of neurology.

Prof. Miklós Szólics

Adjunct Full Professor
Department of Medicine
CHMS, UAEU Consultant Neurologist
Division of Neurology
Department of Medicine
Tawam Hospital,
Al Ain, UAE

Prof. Miklós Szólics

Miklós Szólics, MD, PhD, EDiNR, is a Hungarian board-certified Neurologist, Radiologist, and Neuroradiologist who is serving as a Consultant Neurologist at Tawam and STMC Hospitals, Division of Neurology, Department of Neuroscience, and Clinical Full Professor at the Department of Medicine, CMHS, UAEU.

Dr. M.Szólics has been practicing clinical Neurology for more than 40 years. As a consultant neurologist at Tawam Hospital, he has served the Al Ain community for over 23 years. For another 20 years, he practiced in the former USSR, Ukraine, Hungary, and the Caribbean Dutch territories. He was the Chief of the Neurology Division at Tawam Hospital from 2007 to 2021 and is the lead physician for the MS clinic.

His main professional interests include Neurovascular neurology, Epilepsy, MS, and Neuroimmunology, Neuro-Electrophysiology, Diagnostic Neuroimaging, and Medical Education

Dr. Mona Thakre

Consultant Neurologist
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Mona Thakre

Dr. Mona Thakre is a well experienced Neurologist with more than 20 years of experience to her credit in UAE and India. She had her basic MBBS and MD in medicine from Nagpur University, India and DM and DNB in Neurology from Bombay Hospital, Mumbai University, India. She has completed her Speciality Certificate in Neurology from Royal college of Physicians (UK) and is a Fellow of American Academy of Neurology(FAAN).

She has worked in Government hospital Rashid hospital as Senior Specialist for 10years and since last 7 years as Consultant and Head of Neuroscience department at Al Zahra Hospital which is a tertiary care hospital in Dubai. She is the elected Board member of Emirates Neurology Society. Her areas of interest: Multiple Sclerosis ,Headache Stroke, Epilepsy and Movement disorders. She is an active researcher and has numerous presentations in local and international conferences. She has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals.

Dr. Mustafa Shakra

Neurology Consultant
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mustafa Shakra

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

Dr. Omar Ismayl

MD, MSC Paediatrics, CCST Status Paediatric Neurology, FRCPCH
Consultant and Division Chief Paediatric Neurology
Sheikh Khalifa Medica City, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Omar Ismayl

Dr. Omar Graduated from Damascus University Medical School in 1990. Then he completed the master degree and Arab Board training in Paediatrics in Damascus University Children’s Hospital. After that he jointed the teaching staff of the paediatrics department. In 1998, he went to UK for training in Paediatric Neurology in Royal Manchester Children’s Hospitals then he was appointed as a consultant from 2001- 2007.

On return back to Syria, he jointed the teaching staff of the paediatrics department, Damascus University from 2007 till 2012. Thereafter, Dr. Omar has been working as Division Head & Consultant in Pediatric Neurology, SKMC Abu Dhabi till now. He enjoys teaching. Dr. Omar was appointed as honorary fellow in Manchester University and also as a lecturer in paediatric neurology in Damascus University.

he contributed to Forfar and Arneil’s Textbook of Paediatrics 7th and 8th editions and also many publication in neurology disorders. He presented in paediatric Neurology in many local and international conferences. My main fields of interest are Epilepsy and Neuromuscular disorders.

Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran

Consultant Neurologist
Al Qassimi Hospital
Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran

Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran is presently working as a Consultant Neurologist at Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah. She previously worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, SrichitraThirunal institute, India
She did her M.D. in General Medicine from JIPMER in 2009 and D.M. in Neurology from Srichitra Thirunal institute of medical sciences and technology in 2012
She was endowed with gold medals for medicine and neurology during her residency.
She has presented research papers and posters in various national and international conferences and has publications in international journals.

Dr. Reem Alsuwaidi

Consultant Neurologist & MS Specialist
Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health
Assistant Professor of Neurology, MBRU
Board Member, EMINS
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Reem Alsuwaidi

Dr. Reem Alsuwaidi, is a Neurologist and MS Specialist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health.
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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..
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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

Dr. Ruqqia Mir

Consultant Neurologist
Head of Neurology division
Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre
Yas Clinic Group
Adjunct Associate Professor
United Arab Emirates University
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Ruqqia Mir

Dr. Ruqqia Mir is an exceptional Consultant Neurologist with over 23 years of experience. Her journey in medicine began in the UK at some renowned institutions like Hammersmith Hospital, Leeds General Infirmary, and York Teaching Hospitals, culminating in a Clinical Excellence Award in 2015. Mir's commitment to advancing healthcare extends to the UAE, where she has excelled at SEHA and holds the title of Adjunct Associate Professor in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, emphasizing her dedication to medical education.

With an MSCS certification, Dr. Mir specializes in Multiple Sclerosis, while also demonstrating expertise in diagnosing and treating Migraine and Headache and Epilepsy Disorders. She can read EEG. Her comprehensive knowledge of general neurology, with a special focus on women's neurological health, enriches her broad skill set. She has obtained a post graduate diploma in Public health from the UK to help and support preventive aspects of neurological care. She is a board member of the National Multiple sclerosis society and a member of a working group for UAE MS registry.

Dr. Suzan Ibrahim Noori

Senior Consultant Neurologist
Associate Professor Medical College
University Hospital Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Suzan Ibrahim Noori

Dr. Suzan Noori is a senior consultant neurologist at University Hospital –sharjah (UHS) & assistant professor in the medical college of university of Sharjah. She has obtained MBBS (University of Khartoum); Clinical MD in Medicine (University of Khartoum). She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physician of Edinburgh (FRCP Edn.); a fellow of the Royal College of Physician of Glasgow (FRCP Glasg.)& Member of American Academy of Neurology (MAAN). Dr. Noori holds conjoint academic responsibilities in the Medical College - university of Sharjah, and an active member in the research group at the university. She also has obtained post graduate degree in the management of multiple sclerosis from Leeds Metropolitan University. Her Key professional skills and activities include: Botulinum toxin Injections for chronic migraine & Therapeutic Botox for Dystonia and treatment of Spasticity), Intrathecal Baclofen pump refilling and programming for treatment of spasticity. Dr. Noori is a pioneer in using Botox for chronic migraine in UAE. She runs Botox training workshops locally & regionally. She is a member of many professional bodies locally; regionally and internationally as well as a member of many quality committees and task forces. She is one of the main founders, and currently; the head of the scientific committee of UAE MS support group. She has been actively involved in different meetings & forums as well as in the media and had coordinated regular campaigns for raising awareness for MS in her community.

Dr. Victoria Mifsud

Staff Physician
Neurology
Neurological Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Victoria Mifsud

Dr. Victoria Ann Mifsud, MD, is a Staff Physician within the Neurology Department of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Neurological Institute.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Mifsud was a Consultant Neurologist and Stroke Neurologist at King's College Hospital, London, UK. She specializes in Cerebrovascular Disease and has extensive experience in treating stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks, as well as a wide spectrum of vasculopathies such as Moyamoya.
Dr. Mifsud received her medical degree from the University of Malta Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Msida, Malta. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke's Hospital, G'Mangia, Malta and Neurology at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, US, where she also completed her fellowship in Stroke Medicine.

Dr. Waseem Fathalla

Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
Chair of Paediatric Neurology
SSMC
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Waseem Fathalla

Dr. Fathalla obtained his medical degree from Damascus University Medical School and completed his Paediatric Residency at Henry Ford Hospital in 1997, in which he gained an American Board General Paediatrics certification. He then completed a 3-year child neurology residency at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (1997-2000). He holds American board certification in neurology with a special qualification in children’s neurology.

Furthermore, Dr. Fathallah’s areas of specialised interest include critical care neurology, neurometabolic/neurogenetic disorders, end-of-life care and Islamic bioethics. In addition to his medical accomplishments, he holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Islamic Science. Dr. Fathalla served as programme director in the paediatric residency programme (2017-2022). He is currently an associate programme director of the general paediatric residency.

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SPEAKERS

Dr. Abubaker Al Madani

Dr. Ahmed Hassan

Dr. Ahmed Shatila

Dr.Areen Said

Prof. Bassem Yamout

Dr. Deeb Maxwell Kayed

Prof. Francesco Saccà

Mrs. Gina Lee

Dr. Hans Frykman

Dr. Kholoud Aljaberi

Mrs. Joelle Massouh

Dr. Manzoor Ahmed

Dr. Maryam Alobeidli

Dr. Mazen Sabbah

Prof. Miklós Szólics

Dr. Mona Thakre

Dr. Mustafa Shakra

Dr. Omar Ismayl

Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran

Dr. Reem Alsuwaidi

Dr. Ruqqia Mir

Dr. Suzan Ibrahim Noori

Dr. Victoria Mifsud

Dr. Waseem Fathalla

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Jumeirah emirates tower hotel, Dubai, UAE

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Jumeirah emirates tower hotel, Dubai, UAE

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