Scientific Committee

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. 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

Dr. Muaz Elsayed is an Adjunct Professor of Neurology and Head of the Neurology Department at Al Qassimi Hospital, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Sharjah. He graduated from the University of Khartoum, where he obtained his MD degree, and completed four years of specialized training in Neurology at the National Center for Neurological Sciences. He further advanced his expertise by earning an MSc in Clinical Neurology from Queen Square, London, UK.

Dr. Elsayed has authored and co-authored 32 international and local publications in the fields of Neurology and Epilepsy and has supervised multiple postgraduate theses in neurology. He has held several senior educational and administrative roles across undergraduate and postgraduate medical training programs. He is an active member of the EHS Stroke Committee, the MOHAP Licensing Evaluation Committee, and serves as a Core Faculty Member of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, he has been an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for SJMS since 2015 and is a member of the Neurology Training Board at SMSB. Dr. Elsayed has also led and organized numerous conferences and outreach training initiatives as part of his work with the Neuroscience Society, contributing significantly to education, service, and professional development in neurology.

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 established the MENACTRIMS-accredited Multiple Sclerosis Center at Rashid Hospital. He is a founding and former board member of the Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS/EMA), a founding and executive board member of MENACTRIMS, and a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the National MS Society. Prof. Inshasi is actively involved in numerous local, regional, and international associations, societies, and advisory committees, and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN). He has authored and co-authored many scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and has served as a principal and leading investigator in multiple phase 2, 3, and 4 drug trials, in addition to conducting extensive research in the field of multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Ahmed Osman Shatila obtained his BSc in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University in the United States and continued his medical education at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurology at Wayne State University, followed by a fellowship in neurophysiology. His clinical interests focus on inpatient neurology, including but not limited to stroke, IV TPA program development, status epilepticus, and multiple sclerosis. With over 10 years of experience, he is also actively involved in public awareness initiatives for various neurological diseases and has a strong interest in supporting healthcare facilities in developing a Neuro-Hospitalist model, allowing inpatient neurological care to evolve independently from outpatient services.

Dr. Ali Hassan is a Consultant Neurologist and Chief of the Neurology Division at STMC and Tawam Hospitals in Al Ain, UAE. He completed his MD in neurology from Al Azhar University, with specialized training in epilepsy and EEG from Case Western Reserve University, USA. He led the development of accredited stroke centers and founded key neurology conferences in the region. With over 40 publications, he is active in international research and guideline development. Dr. Hassan also trains neurologists in botox therapy and has received awards for teaching and quality leadership.