Speakers 2026

Ahmad Alamadi

Consultant Otologist and Neurotologist, | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Otology

President of Emirates ENT society Associate Professor and visiting Consultant Otologist and cochlear implant surgeon Sharjah University Hospital, Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Abu dhabi CEO of Advance Hearing & Balance Center, Dubai

Baher Ashour

Consultant Otolaryngologist | United Arab Emirates

Tarabichi Healthcare, King’s College Hospital, Emirates Hospital and Gargash Hospital, Dubai

Dr. Baher Ashour is an internationally recognized consultant otolaryngologist, educator, and healthcare leader. He currently practices at the Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute, Emirates Hospital Jumeirah, and King's College Hospital London, Dubai. His work focuses on endoscopic ear surgery, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and hearing and balance disorders. He has regularly presented in international conferences and demonstrated in otologic surgery workshops in the UAE, Germany and Egypt. Leadership • Former Head of Otolaryngology and Surgical Services at Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Hospital (Formerly Zayed Military Hospital). 2018 - 2025 • Former Chair of Otolaryngology at Ambulatory Healthcare Services (SEHA) Abu Dhabi. 2014 - 2018 International Recognition • Executive President of the International Working Group on Eustachian Tube • Member of the International Working Group for Endoscopic Ear Surgery. • Member of The Middle East Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Academic Excellence • Fellow of the European Board of Otolaryngology since 2009 • Assistant Professor at Cairo University Medical School • Chevening Scholar with double Master’s Degree in ENT and Audiology from University College London.

Georg Sprinzl

Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery | Austria

Universityhospital St. Poelten

Dr.med. Georg M. Sprinzl is Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and leads the implant team of Department in St. Poelten. He is the head of the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery in St. Poelten, Lower Austria. He focuses on stapes surgery, surgery of active middle ear implants and cochlear implantation as well as on neurootologic and oncologic skull base surgery. Moreover Prof. Sprinzl is licensed to practise medicine in the United Arab Emirates since 2013 and in the People’s Republic of China. Since 2016 he is guest professor at the Semmelweis University in Budapest and Szeged, Hungary. He developed in St. Poelten an ongoing educational program for surgeons with interest in Cochlea implantation and Vibrant Sound Bridge Surgery. Sprinzl is PI of several clinical trials in the field hearing implants. He pays special interest to sound localization and speech perception in bilateral users of Vibrant Sound Bridge. Additionally, he has established a novel animal cochlea implant model in sheep. His main research interests are on the development of new atraumatic cochlea implant electrodes for the restoration of residual hearing and the development of new bone anchored hearing aids. In the last years he focuses on clinical applied translational research in otology and hearing implant surgery. Prof. Sprinzl has published over 135 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He regularly publishes articles in various areas of otolaryngology and head and neck oncology. Due to the development of the educational program in Otology in St. Poelten, where surgical training programs are conducted every 6 months, he is also heavily involved in clinical teaching in many developing countries. He was host of the 14th ENT Danube Symposium, an international meeting which was held in June 2018 in Krems, Lower Austria, with more than 300 participants from 27 countries. Also he organised the Austian ORL Meeting 2024 with more than 950 participants, the 17th European Federation of Audiology Societies in May 2025 with over 350 participants and the 9th International Conference of osseointegrated Implants in September 2025 with more than 700 participants.

Harvey Dillon

Audiologist, Distinguished researcher in auditory processing | Australia

Macquarie University ,Sydney

Dr.Harvey Dillon, PhD. is currently a part-time Professor at Macquarie University, Australia. For the last eight years, he has mostly focused on conducting and supervising research into auditory processing disorders and other causes of listening difficulties, including creating new tests for these conditions. He is the author of over 300 scientific publications and a widely used textbook on hearing aids. He has been closely associated with various NAL prescription rules, COSI outcomes evaluation, the trainable hearing aid, the LiSN-S test of spatial processing, and clinical cortical response testing. He was previously the Director of the Australian National Acoustic Laboratories and a part-time Professor at the University of Manchester. APPENDIX B Dubai Otology Neuro-Audiology Committee.

Hashir Aazh

Audiologist, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Misophonia Specialist | United Kingdom

Hashir International Institute

Hashir Aazh, PhD, is a UK-based audiologist and researcher specializing in tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia, and other forms of sound intolerance. Over the past decade, he has trained and supervised more than 1,000 audiologists and psychologists and authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in audiology. His work has made significant contributions to the development of audiologist delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), diagnostic criteria for hyperacusis, psychometric assessment tools, and internet-based interventions for tinnitus and sound intolerance. He serves as President of the 8th International Conference on Hyperacusis and Misophonia (Hanover, Germany, 2026) and the 4th World Tinnitus Congress and XV International Tinnitus Seminar (London, UK,2027)

Ibrahim Shami

Consultant, Otology/ Neurotology and Lateral skull base microsurgery | Saudi Arabia

Leader of cochlear implant program, King Fahad Medical City

Dr. Mohammed Shami is a Consultant in Otology, Neurotology and Lateral Skull Base Microsurgery at King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia, where he also leads the Cochlear Implant Program. He holds the Saudi and KSU Boards in Otolaryngology and completed fellowships in Otology & Neurotology and Lateral Skull Base Microsurgery in Saudi Arabia and Italy. With extensive experience in managing complex ear and lateral skull base disorders, he is a respected specialist in his field.

Jamal Kassouma

Director of Cochlear Implant Unit, | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Health

Dr. Jamal Kassouma, serves as a distinguished Consultant ENT surgeon and stands as the Director of the Cochlear Implant Unit at Dubai H, UAE. He holds the position of Head of Department at Al Zahra Private Hospital and carries the esteemed roles of Associate Professor at both Damascus University in Syria and Dubai Medical College. A trailblazer, he introduced cochlear implant surgery in Syria back in 2002 and has since conducted approximately 1865 cochlear implantations in Syria and the UAE combined. Dr. Kassouma is recognized as a pioneering traveling cochlear implant surgeon across various countries. His accolades include being named the Middle East Doctor of the Year in 2009 and 2022 for his profound impact on the Deaf Community, as well as receiving the Ibn El Balad Award from Syria in 2005 and the Distinguished Employee award from Dubai Health Authority in 2017, presented by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid AL Maktoum.

Kamran Barin

Audiologist, Assistant Professor Emeritus, Vestibular Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Specialist and Researcher | USA

The Ohio State University

Kamran Barin, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Department of Speech & Hearing Science, The Ohio State University. He established and served as the Director of Balance Disorders Clinic at the Ohio State University Medical Center for over 25 years until his retirement. He received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Electrical/ Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He has published several articles and book chapters and has taught national and international courses and seminars on various aspects of vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.

Noweed Ahmad

Consultant Neurotologist, Auditory Implant & Skullbase Surgeon. Cochlear Implant Director | United Arab Emirates

STMC & Tawam University Hospitals, Al Ain, UAE.

Dr Ahmad is Cochlear Implant Programme Director and Consultant Surgeon in otology, neurotology and skullbase surgery in STMC/Tawam Hospitals, Al Ain and James Cook University Hospital, UK. With over 2 decades of UK training and working experience, including fellowships in the USA, Canada and Australia, he has a rare dual qualification (Masters with Distinction) in Audiology from UCL. He is Council Member of the British Skull Base Society, regularly lecturing internationally on skull base, CI and otology, as well as writing chapters for textbooks. He has performed hundreds of auditory implants. In 2022 he broke the world record for a CI procedure in a 103-year old and the first-ever subtotal petrousectomy under LA. He is Founding-Director of the world’s largest charity CI programme and Chairman of the GCC Expert Panel on Adult Cochlear Implantation. He is one of the top medicolegal ENT experts recognised by the Courts in the UK.

Robert Vincent

Otologist Surgeon | France

Causse Ear Clinic, Colombiers (Béziers)

Otologist surgeon with special interest on stapes surgery and ossicular reconstruction of the middle ear. He has performed more than 7500 operations for otosclerosis, more than 4000 operations for ossicular reconstruction and more than 260 operations for congenital malformation of the ossicular chain. Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh (UK) and Honorary Member of the Indian Society of Otology. Member of several ENT societies such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), the European Academy of Otology & Neuro-Otology (EAONO), the Otosclerosis Study Group, the Prosper Meniere Society, the Mediterraneen Society of Otology and the Politzer Society. Founder and General of the Live International Otolaryngology Network (LION: www.lion-web.org) which is promoting free HD videoconferencing advanced e-learning program on middle ear surgery. Live surgery is broadcasted every year from several well known Institutions worldwide including the Causse Ear Clinic. He was Instructor at the AAO-HNS for many years. On October 4, 2009 he has been awarded by the Board of Directors of the AAO-HNS a certificate of honor for exceptional services in the scientific program continuing education courses and instructional courses of this Society. He is on the editorial board of several scientific journals such as the Otology & Neurotology Journal, the Journal of the Mediterraneen Society of Otology, and also serves as a reviewer for a number of professional publications. Since 21 years he runs a annual advanced otology course in June at the Causse Ear Clinic where delegates from all parts of the world are participating every year. He is a yearly invited guest speaker and guest surgeon in many countries worldwide and has designed several middle ear prostheses and published new techniques in ossicular reconstruction. He has published many publications on middle ear surgery in several scientific journals and wrote chapters in several books on surgical technique in Otology.

Abdelhakim El Gheriani

Consultant Orthodontist | United Arab Emirates

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

Dr. El-Gheriani completed his postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the University of Colorado, USA in 2006 after earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Pittsburgh, USA in 2002. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Human Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Benghazi University, and a Master of Science in Dental Medicine (MSD) from the University of Colorado. Dr. El-Gheriani is a certified Diplomate in the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). He is Diplomate in the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He served on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, the European University College, Dubai, and is now a visiting faculty at the University of Colordao. Dr. El-Gheriani serves on the Board of the Emirates Orthodontic Society. He is published in the prestigious Journal of Dental Research as well as the American Journal of Orthodontics and has been invited as a guest speaker to several international meetings

Abdulla Al Nakshabandi

Senior Consultant ENT ,CMO | United Arab Emirates

NMC Royal Khalifa City Hospitals

Dr. Abdulla Sami Al Nakshabandi, a distinguished ENT Consultant, healthcare executive, and academic with more than 25 years of experience in otolaryngology and healthcare leadership. He currently serves as Senior Consultant ENT and Medical Director at NMC Royal Khalifa City Hospital, as well as Acting Regional Medical Director for the Abu Dhabi region. Dr. Abdulla holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including FACS, MBA, MRCSI, FEB ORL-HNS, and the Arab Board Fellowship in Otolaryngology. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions such as Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, and Quality Director across leading healthcare institutions in the UAE. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, actively involved in teaching, research, and mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Abdulmonem AL Shaikh

ENT Consultant-senior Otologist and Cochlear Implant surgeon, Head of ENT Department | Saudi Arabia

SGHJ

Dr. Abdulmonem H. Al Shaikh has served as the former president of the Saudi ORL Society, demonstrating his leadership and expertise in the field. Additionally, he has held positions of significant responsibility, including former Chairman of the Saudi ORL Board program and former Chairman of the ENT Department and Cochlear implant program at KFHJ.

Abhay Gupta

Academic Director, Professor & Head, Department of Otorhinolaryngology | India

Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences

Dr. Abhay Gupta is an experienced Otorhinolaryngologist and academic leader currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences, Dewas, India. He holds an MBBS and a Master of Surgery (MS) in ENT, for which he was awarded a Gold Medal. In his current role, he oversees undergraduate and postgraduate training, academic development, research activities, and the advancement of ENT services, including cochlear implant surgery. Dr. Gupta has held senior academic and clinical positions across India, the UAE, Mauritius, Libya, and Qatar, with extensive experience in otology, ENT endoscopy, audiological evaluation, and clinical practice. He has published numerous research papers, serves on the editorial and advisory boards of otolaryngology journals, and is a Fellow of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology as well as a Life Member of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India.

Ahmad Alzahaili

Founder & Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

Orthognathic Surgery Centre

Dr. Ahmad Alzahaili Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | Orthognathic Surgeon Founder & Medical Director – Orthognathic Surgery Centre, Dubai Dr. Ahmad Alzahaili is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive international clinical experience and a particular focus on orthognathic surgery and the correction of dentofacial deformities. He is the Founder and Medical Director of the Orthognathic Surgery Centre in Dubai Healthcare City and has been practicing at the French Dental Clinic in Dubai since 2006. Dr. Alzahaili obtained his Specialist Diploma in Maxillofacial Surgery from Henri Poincaré University in Nancy, France, followed by a Diploma in Orthognathic Surgery from Lyon University, France. His clinical expertise encompasses advanced orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial reconstruction, craniofacial bone grafting, and dental implantology, with particular interest in the relationship between craniofacial skeletal anatomy, upper airway function, and obstructive sleep apnea. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive surgical experience across France, , and the United Arab Emirates.

Ahmed Al Shamsi

MB., BCh., BAO. (NUI), LRCP & SI | United Arab Emirates

Tawam Hospital,

Otology, neuro-otology and cochlear implant consultant in tawam hospital, AL AIN, UAE Projects: Psychiatry (October/2005) : Copping with Spinal Cord Injury Paediatrics (December/2005) : Children’s Health in United Arab Emirates

Ahmed El Baramawy

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital

Dr. Ahmed El Baramawy Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Consultant. Fellow of European Board of ORL-Head and Neck Surgery. Member of Examining Board of Emarati ORL Residency Program. Former Clinical Instructor in Saudi Board of ORL- Head and Neck Surgery.

Aicha Ltaief-Boudrigua

Consultant Radiologist | United Arab Emirates

American Hospital Dubai LLC

Dr. Aicha Ltaief-Boudrigua is a Consultant Radiologist at American Hospital Dubai LLC, with more than 20 years of experience in high-volume hospital practice. Her expertise includes neuroradiology, head and neck imaging, temporal bone imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, and emergency and trauma radiology. She is experienced in advanced CT, MRI, ultrasound, and image-guided procedures, including head and neck interventions and cochlear implant-related imaging. Dr. Ltaief-Boudrigua holds an MD, a Diploma of Specialized Studies in Radiology and Medical Imaging, and university diplomas in Neuroradiology and ENT & Maxillofacial Imaging. She actively collaborates with ENT surgeons, neurologists, and neurosurgeons in multidisciplinary care and national reference meetings focused on skull base disorders and cochlear implant imaging. An accomplished academic, she has authored more than 20 PubMed-indexed publications and received multiple Best Poster awards at international scientific conferences.

Alain Thiry

Vestibular Therapist and Consultant | France

University Institute of the Face and Neck (IUFC)

Alain Thiry is a Physiotherapist, Osteopath, and Vestibular Therapist with extensive experience in vestibular rehabilitation, balance disorders, and vertigo management. He serves as a Consultant at the Institut Universitaire de la Face et du Cou (IUFC) in Nice and is an active member of the French Vestibular Rehabilitation Society (SFFRV), the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA), and Caps. Since 2006, he has been a co-organizer of the Assises de l'Équilibre in Nice and a regular speaker at national and international otology, vestibular, and ENT congresses. Mr. Thiry co-founded the French Society of Vestibular Physiotherapy (SFKV) in 2013 and was awarded the prestigious Alain Semont Prize in 2008. With over three decades of clinical experience and specialized training in vestibular rehabilitation, he is widely recognized for his contributions to the advancement of balance and vestibular care.

Alfarghal Mohamad

Chief of Audiology and Vestibular Services | Egypt

King Abdulaziz Medical City

Dr. Alfarghal Mohamad is Chief of Audiology and Vestibular Services at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, National Guard Health Affairs, Saudi Arabia. An expert in audiovestibular medicine, he has more than 21 years of clinical experience leading specialized vertigo clinics across multiple countries. He holds medical qualifications in audiovestibular medicine from Egypt and an Audiology Doctorate from the USA, and is licensed as a senior consultant in Egypt, a registrar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a specialist in the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Mohamad has authored 35 scientific articles and international book chapters, presented extensively at regional and international conferences, and conducted numerous workshops and training programs worldwide. He is the founder and director of the AVISA platform for vestibular medicine education and training and currently serves as a board member of the International Pediatric Balance Network.

Ali Al Khazaali

Consultant Endocrinologist | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital

Dr. Ali Al Khazaali is a Consultant Endocrinologist at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City. He is American Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Internal Medicine. Dr. Al Khazaali completed his endocrinology fellowship at Saint Louis University and his internal medicine residency at Rosalind Franklin University in the United States. His clinical and academic interests include diabetes, obesity, metabolic disorders, and weight-related complications. He has published research on GLP-1 receptor agonists and contributed to studies on obstructive sleep apnea. At this conference, he will discuss “GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Emerging Medical Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.”

Amal Ramzy El Nagar

Phoniatric specialist | United Arab Emirates

Al Qassimi Women’s & Children’s Hospital**

Phoniatric specialist (Speech and Swallowing Physician) in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department, Al Qassimi Hospital for Women and Children-SharjahUAE • In-Charge of implementation of International Dysphagia Diet Standarization Initiatives (IDDSI) • Member of Cleft Lip and Palate Committee in EHS-UAE • Implementation of Assisted Device Technology for Communication in Al Qassimi Women and Children Hospital for the 1st time in EHS facilities • Implementation of JOINT CLINIC (Autism Clinic) for Rehabilitation of autistic children involving Child Psychiatry, Neurodevelopmental in addition to phoniatrics Specialities

Anu Mohan

Senior Clinical Audiologist | United Arab Emirates

Saqr Hospital

Dr. Anu Mohan is an accomplished Clinical Audiologist and Vestibular Audiology professional with more than 13 years of clinical experience, including over 12 years in the UAE, with extensive experience in hospital-based audiological and vestibular care. She currently serves as a Senior Clinical Audiologist at Saqr Hospital, Ras Al Khaimah, where she has contributed significantly to establishing and developing a comprehensive Audiology department equipped with advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative technologies. She holds a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) and a Master’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP), along two international postgraduate training in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. Her expertise encompasses advanced audiological diagnostics, electrophysiological assessment, pediatric audiology, hearing-aid rehabilitation, cochlear implant assessment, and vestibular evaluation and management. Her professional interests include Vestibular disorders, electrophysiological audiology, pediatric hearing assessment, and evidence-based clinical research. She has been recognized for outstanding professional performance and was a finalist for the UAE Tamayaz Award in 2024.

Ayatallah Sheikhany

Assistant Professor of Phoniatrics, ENT department, Faculty of Medicine | Egypt

Cairo University

Dr. Ayatallah Raouf Sheikhany is an Assistant Professor of Phoniatrics at Cairo university as well as the University of Armed Forces Faculty of Medicine. She serves as a Consultant at the Phoniatrics unit in Agouza Police Hospital, Cairo. Dr. Sheikhany also supervises the rehabilitation section of the cochlear implant program at the same hospital. She supervises basma program for rehabilitation of children who are hard of hearing and cochlear implanted children. In addition, she works as a Visiting Consultant at several hospitals including El Safa, Dar El Fouad, El Sherouk, and Cleopatra Group Hospitals. Dr. Sheikhany's expertise extends from neonates to elderly. She is also a member of the presidential committee of hearing screening and cochlear implant. With her extensive experience and knowledge, Dr. Sheikhany played a crucial role in establishing the national database of the Egyptian CI children and neonatal hearing screening. She has great passion for this field and shares her experience through many national and international conferences and scientific meetings

Ayman Elsayed

Consultant Neuroradiology​ | United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

Dr. Ayman Elsayed currently works as a Consultant Radiologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) Hospital, AbuDhabi, UAE. He is also a Professor of Radiology at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde - Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals,Glasgow, UK. He is an academic and clinical supervisor for the Royal College of Radiologists in the UK. He holds anassociate professor status at Alexandria University, Egypt. He also holds an adjunct Professor status at the Colleges ofMedicine and Health Sciences; Khalifa University and College of Medicine; Gulf Medical University, UAE. His subspecialist interests are Head & Neck, Neuroradiology and image-guided interventions. He has more than 26 years'experience of working as a consultant in Clinical Radiology with 16 years in the NHS of the UK. He held license topractice in several countries including the UK , Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Saskatchewan (Canada), Queensland (Australia) andAbu Dhabi (UAE). Beside his clinical commitments, he has a wide experience in research, teaching and academic affairs. He is a peerreviewer of several scientific journals including “Clinical Radiology”, “Egyptian Journal of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine”and “Journal of Radiology Case Reports”. Dr. Elsayed has many publications as well as presentations in several Nationaland International meetings.

B. Rajashekhar

Founding Dean | India

Manipal College of Health Profession

Dr. B. Rajashekhar, Ph.D., is a distinguished speech-language pathology and allied health sciences professional with an academic career spanning 48 years. He is the Founding Dean of the Manipal College of Health Professions, India’s first full-fledged college of Allied Health Sciences, and the first allied health sciences professional to be conferred the title of Emeritus Professor at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Currently, he serves as Advisor for Allied Health Sciences at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, alongside several national advisory and academic appointments. An alumnus of All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysore, he received specialized training in voice restoration for throat cancer patients in the United States and completed fellowships at leading international institutions in New York and London. A former President of the Indian Speech and Hearing Association, he has authored over 95 publications, contributed to book chapters, and supervised 25 Ph.D. candidates.

Basil Hassouneh

Lecturer, Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery | United Arab Emirates

University of Toronto

Dr. Hassouneh is a double American Board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and a lecturer with the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto. He has an active practice in Toronto and Dubai with focus on facial plastic surgery. He previous co-chair multiple international conferences and educational academies. Dr. Hassouneh has co-authored several publications and book chapters including JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, Laryngoscope and Sataloff’s Comprehensive Textbook of Otolaryngology. He is active in clinical research with multicenter collaborations in North America and the Middle East.

Bassam Mahboub

Consultant Pulmonologist & Head of Pulmonary Medicine Unit | United Arab Emirates

Rashid Hospital

Dr. Bassam Mahboub is a Consultant Pulmonologist and Head of the Pulmonary Medicine Unit at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health, and serves as a Clinical Professor at Dubai Health Academy City. He has also held leadership roles as Assistant Dean of the Medical College at the University of Sharjah and Healthcare Innovation Lead at Dubai Health Authority. American Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and Allergy & Clinical Immunology, he additionally holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wolverhampton. His areas of expertise include respiratory care, airway diseases, clinical teaching, translational research, healthcare innovation, and the application of artificial intelligence in health. Dr. Mahboub has authored and co-authored more than 100 scientific articles, contributed to several respiratory medicine books, and served as co-editor of multiple medical journals. He has received numerous recognitions for his contributions as a physician, researcher, and innovation leader.

Brijith Maria Anto

Subject Specialist - SLP | India

Verge Foundation

Brijith Maria Anto is an RCI-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Subject Specialist at Verge Foundation, India, with extensive experience in the assessment and management of pediatric speech, language, and communication disorders. Her areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Childhood Apraxia of Speech, speech sound disorders, language development therapy, and technology-assisted rehabilitation. She has delivered more than 1,000 conventional therapy sessions and over 500 online therapy sessions, supporting more than 100 pediatric clients through individualized, evidence-based intervention programs. In her role, she collaborates closely with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams and contributes to inclusive education and teletherapy initiatives. A graduate of the Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology program at NITTE University, Karnataka, she completed her clinical training with distinction and received the Best Intern Award in Speech Therapy Internship. She is also actively involved in research and professional knowledge-sharing initiatives within the rehabilitation field.

Darius Abedipour

ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon | France

Edouard Herriot Hospital

Dr.Darius Abedipour is a French ENT and head and neck surgeon based in Lyon. He trained at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and practices at Edouard Herriot Hospital, Clinique Charcot, and a private clinic in Villeurbanne. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery, facial plastic surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.

Dev Roy

Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Oncology and Facial Plastic Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

NMC Royal Hospital

Dr Roy qualified as Medical graduate from Poona University in 1988 and passed MS in ENT from Poona University, India. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK in 1994. He underwent ENT and Head & Neck Cancer training in both Glasgow and Liverpool, UK. He has passed the Intercollegiate Board examination in ENT in 1999. FRCS (ORL-HNS) that is conducted by all the four Royal Colleges in UK. He has done a fellowship in facial Cosmetic surgery at Hospital Pasteur, Nice, France in 2001. He has passed the American Board Exam in facial Plastic and reconstructive surgery. He was a Consultant ENT Surgeon at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, UK from 2002 to 2008. From 2010 to 2021 he worked in Apollo Hospital, KOLKATA, India. He has 33 research papers published in International Scientific journals. He has written Chapters Facelift and Botox in face in Facial Plastic surgery book published by Arnold Hoddard Publishers , London. He has 526 citations on his International Research papers. He has given 150 lectures International lectures in UK, Dublin, Thailand, France, Bangladesh, India and Rumania. He has conducted several courses on Botox, dermal fillers, facelift, rhinoplasty in London. Currently, he is working at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah as Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Oncology and Facial Plastic surgeon. He has worked as a Medicolegal Consultant in UK and India from 2001 to 2021. He still continues to give Medicolegal advise and prepares Medicolegal Reports for Doctors and patients in UK, UAE and India.

Ehsan Negin

Audiologist, Auditory Processing Researcher, Clinical Director | United Arab Emirates

Otex Hearing Solutions

Dr.Ehsan Negin, PhD, is a researcher and clinician specializing in auditory processing disorders (APD) and auditory neuroscience. He received his PhD in Audiology from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS). His research focuses on auditory processing disorders, Integration deficits, and rehabilitation of auditory processing disorders, with contributions to the development and validation of several auditory processing assessment and rehabilitation tools. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and a textbook on the Buffalo model of auditory processing assessment and has served as an invited speaker at national and international scientific meetings. He currently serves as the Medical Director and COO of OTEX Hearing Solutions in Dubai.

Eissa Alwheibi

Medical Resident | United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Eissa Alwheibi is a physician currently training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. He graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2024 and completed his medical internship at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. His clinical training has included rotations across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties in Ireland and the United Arab Emirates, with particular experience in otolaryngology, as well as ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, general surgery, and paediatrics. Dr. Alwheibi has contributed to several research publications and case reports covering topics including SIADH in chronic respiratory disease, bacterial keratitis in older adults, and rare gastrointestinal surgical conditions. He is committed to evidence-based medicine, continuous professional development, teamwork, and patient-centred care, with strong interests in clinical research, leadership, public speaking, teaching, and medical education.

Eman Alhouli

Consultant Otolaryngologist & Head of the ENT Department | United Arab Emirates

Al Qassimi Hospital

Dr. Eman Alhouli is a highly accomplished Consultant Otolaryngologist and Head of the ENT Department at Al Qassimi Hospital in the UAE. Holding prestigious qualifications, including the German Board (Facharzt) and the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology, she has extensive expertise in ear, nose, and throat medicine. Dr. Alhouli is an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Sharjah and serves as Deputy President of the ENT Committee at the Emirates Health Services. Recognized for her leadership, she graduated from the Sharjah Leadership Program and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Sharjah. She has been instrumental in initiatives such as the "Help Me Hear" program, enabling deaf children to access cochlear implants, and is a member of the national team that established the UAE's National Neonatal Hearing Screening Program, helping advance early identification of hearing loss and timely intervention for children across the country. She has received multiple awards, including the Sharjah Medical District Award for Excellence. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, Dr. Alhouli continues to make significant contributions to medical practice, education, and research in her field.

Emilio Jose Solano Solares

Consultant in Allergy & Clinical Immunology | United Arab Emirates

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital

Dr Emilio José Solano Solares, MD, MSc, PhD, is a Consultant in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai and former Director of the Drug Desensitization Unit and Severe Drug Allergy Clinic at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences, awarded Cum Laude by the University of Alcalá, for research focused on the diagnosis and management of drug hypersensitivity reactions in highly complex patients. He also completed a Master’s Degree in Allergic Diseases and advanced postgraduate training in immunodeficiencies, allergic pathology and clinical pharmacology. An internationally recognised expert in drug hypersensitivity and rapid drug desensitization, he has performed and supervised more than 3,000 procedures involving chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and other essential medicines. He is a member of the World Allergy Organization Drug Hypersensitivity Reactions Committee, an author of 20 indexed publications and an invited speaker on drug allergy, biologic therapies, severe asthma, chronic urticaria and precision allergy diagnostics.

Enas Hajeir

Medical Director | United Arab Emirates

MED-EL Middle East Clinical Support Department

Enas Hajeir is a certified Speech & Language Pathologist and the Medical Director at MED-EL Middle East Clinical Support Department in Dubai. She earned her bachelor's degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology from Jordan University of Science and Technology. Enas has more than 15 years of practical experience in the United Arab Emirates working with a variety of children with language and communication impairment. She provides training, counselling and support for families of children with language and communication impairment, particularly children with hearing loss, to implement therapy strategies at home and during daily life activities. Enas has undertaken in-depth training programs for professionals and participated in training other professionals to implement therapy fundamentals to develop listening and spoken language skills for children with hearing loss using hearing devices.

Eyad Zein Aldean

ENT Specialist | United Arab Emirates

Arabian Specialist Medical Center / Burjeel Royal Hospital – Al Ain

Dr. Eyad Zein Aldean is an experienced ENT surgeon with more than 15 years of clinical and surgical practice across the UAE, Kuwait, and Syria. He holds the MRCS (ENT) from the Royal College of Surgeons in London and the European Board Certification in ORL-HNS (EB-ORL&HNS), alongside a Master’s Degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery from Damascus University. Currently practicing in Al Ain, UAE, Dr. Aldean specializes in adult and paediatric ENT care. He is actively involved in medical education, research, and international scientific meetings, serving as a speaker and presenter at multiple regional and international ENT conferences including IFOS Dubai , EROC, the Dubai Otology & Skull Base Surgery Conference

Faisal Al Mubarak

Consultant, Physical Therapy | Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

Dr. Al Mubarak is a Consultant of Physical Therapy specialized in Vestibular Rehabilitation received his doctorate of science degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. Dr. Al Mubarak is a certified orthopedic manual therapist and also certified in the management of cervicogenic dizziness. Dr. Al Mubarak is interested in the following fields: 1. Dizziness 2. Balance Disorders 3. Fall Risk 4. Low back pain

Faiz Anwar

Audiologist | United Arab Emirates

Advance Hearing & Balance Center

Audiologist with 10+ years of clinical experience holding Masters degree in Speech and hearing from India and diploma in Advance Vestibular science from Sharjah university. Currently practicing at advance hearing and balance center ,Dubai and current clincal work focuses on hearing and tinitus evaluations and treatments.adult and pediatric diagnostic tests ,hearng aid fittings ,vestibular and balance testing.

Funda Cipe

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Specialist | United Arab Emirates

Al Qassimi Hospital

Dr. Funda Cipe is an Associate Professor and EAACI-certified Pediatric Allergy and Immunology specialist with more than 24 years of experience in pediatric healthcare. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of pediatric allergic diseases, including asthma, food and drug allergies, allergic rhinitis, and primary immunodeficiency disorders. Dr. Cipe has held leadership roles in major healthcare institutions in Türkiye, contributed to the training of pediatric residents, and played an active role in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation for children with immunodeficiency disorders. Currently, she serves in the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Department at Al Qassimi Hospital in the UAE and is widely recognized for her clinical expertise and academic contributions to the field of pediatric immunology.

Gamal Youssef

Consultant Phoniatrics | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Hospital , DHA

Professor of Phoniatrics, Faculty of Medicine; Alexandria University Consultant Phoniatrics, Dubai Hospital, DHA Director of phoniatrics, swallowing and voice clinic, Dubai hospital, DHA. MBBCH, 1994, MSc 2000 and MD; PhD 2005.

Ghada BinKhamis

Au.D, Ph.D. | Saudi Arabia

Medel

Expert Cochlear Implant, Evoked Potentials, and Pediatric Audiologist, Published Researcher, Leader, and Clinical Trainer.

Ghada Alnaji

Speech-Language Pathologist | United Arab Emirates

Skymed Audiology Center

Ghada Alnaji is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience working with both pediatric and adult populations. Her areas of expertise include hearing impairment, cochlear implants, auditory-verbal therapy, language development, and family-centered intervention. Trained in Jordan, the UAE, the UK, and Canada, she has contributed as a member of cochlear implant teams within leading healthcare institutions in Dubai. Ms. Alnaji is particularly passionate about parent counseling, fostering effective therapeutic partnerships, and enhancing communication outcomes through evidence-based practice. In addition to her clinical work, she has been actively involved in community education and awareness initiatives. Her contributions to the care and rehabilitation of cochlear implant patients were recognized in 2012 and 2013 when she was honored by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi.

Gharam Mohammad Ibrahim

Medical Intern | United Arab Emirates

Emirates Health Services

Dr. Gharam Mohammad Ibrahim is an MBBS graduate of Gulf Medical University and a medical intern at Emirates Health Services (EHS) in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Her research interests include clinical research, systematic reviews, evidence-based medicine, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. She has presented research at scientific conferences and received two research-related awards: the Excellence Award for Scientific Abstract Poster Presentation at IFFI 2026 and third prize at the 4th Emirates International Colorectal Congress 2026.

Hanya Kassouma

Senior Audiology Practitioner | United Arab Emirates

Al Hilal Houri Medical Equipment LLC

Hanya Kassouma is a senior audiology practitioner with extensive clinical experience in adult and pediatric audiology, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management, and advanced hearing technologies. She holds a Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton and has undertaken specialist training in pediatric audiology and cochlear implants in the UK. Throughout her career, Hanya has focused on delivering evidence-based, patient-centered hearing care, with particular interest in hearing aid optimization, tinnitus management, and improving long-term rehabilitation outcomes. Her clinical philosophy combines best-practice verification and advanced hearing technology with individualized counseling and ongoing management to achieve meaningful real-world outcomes for patients.

Harsh Joshi

Postgraduate Resident in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) | India

Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences

Dr. Harsh Niranjanbhai Joshi is a Postgraduate Resident in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences, Dewas, India. He is a dedicated and research-driven clinician with training in the diagnosis and management of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders. His academic interests include evidence-based clinical practice, head and neck oncology, vestibular disorders, and clinical research. Dr. Joshi has presented research at national scientific meetings, including work on rare thyroid pathologies and a prospective observational study evaluating repositioning manoeuvres in the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). He is also actively involved in academic publishing and manuscript review, contributing to medical literature in the field of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

Helene Mezher

Head of Department | United Arab Emirates

First Day Surgery Centre

Dr Helene Mezher is a Consultant Anesthesiologist and Head of the Department at First Day Surgery Ambulatory Care. She holds MD and MBA qualifications and has over 30 years of experience in anaesthesia and ambulatory care. Her expertise includes perioperative patient management and difficult airway management in ambulatory care settings.

Hilal Omar

Consultant, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery | United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Dr Hilal Omar is a European Board-certified Consultant in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi. He has been a core member of SEHA’s Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Team since 2010 and a Clinical Assistant Professor at Gulf Medical University since 2012. He completed his training at Cairo University, Egypt, in 2004. His clinical practice includes the surgical management of cancers affecting the larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, neck, jaw and face, as well as thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland diseases and reconstructive surgery. As a member of the craniofacial team, Dr Omar contributes to the management of trauma and tumours, with expertise in endoscopic approaches to the skull base. He is also involved in the surgical management of complex airway cases at SSMC. Dr Omar is a core faculty member of the ENT residency programme at SSMC. His local and international teaching includes the Abu Dhabi Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Dissection Course, the Thyroid Masterclass Course and educational activities at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Hussein Salmi

Senior Manager in Audiological Support | Jordan

Sonova MENA

Hussain Salmi is a Senior Manager in Audiological Support at Sonova MENA and has been with Phonak since 2009. He holds a BSc in Audiology and an MBA, with extensive experience in hearing healthcare, professional education, and innovative hearing technologies across the MENA region. His areas of interest include speech understanding in challenging listening environments, pediatric hearing aid fitting, and AI-driven hearing solutions.

Iftikhar Ahmed

Staff Physician, Diagnostic Radiology | United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad, MD, is a Staff Physician in Diagnostic Radiology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where he has been serving since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as a Radiology Staff Physician at Spectrum Radiology, Maine, USA. Dr. Ahmad earned his medical degree from Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan, and completed his residency training through the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan. He subsequently pursued advanced fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, USA. An American Board-Certified Radiologist, Dr. Ahmad specializes in Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology, with training from leading medical institutions. He has also contributed to the academic field through more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and presentations.

Ihab Nada

Director & founder | Egypt

MSKMC cochlear implant unit

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) eligibility letter medical license (2024) Medical Doctorate in Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (2008) Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt Thesis title: Bone changes in chronic sinusitis & It’s effect on treatment modalities. Masters degree in Otorhinolaryngology (1999 - Very good) Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt Thesis Title: Management of the orbit in paranasal sinus tumors. MB BCH (1994 - Very good) Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt Thanaweya Amma (June 1987) English School Egypt Prep & high school Queen ellenors school , Guildford , U.K.

Issam Alachkar

Consultant ENT Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital

Dr. Issam Alachkar is a Consultant ENT (Otolaryngology – Head & Neck) Surgeon currently practicing at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai. With over 25 years of experience in the field, he specializes in endoscopic sinus surgery, rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery, and obstructive sleep apnea management, He holds : M.D. from Damascus University, an Arab Board certification in ENT–Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow of the European Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (FEBORL-HNS, 2015). International Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. Adjunct clinical assistant professor in University of sharjah Clinical professor in Damascus hospital .Fellow of Middle East Academy of otolaryngology head and neck surgery .

John Victor

ENT Consultant | United Arab Emirates

NMC Specialty Hospital

Dr. John Victor P., a highly accomplished ENT Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He currently practices at NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, and is internationally recognized for his expertise in advanced ear, nose, throat, skull base, and salivary gland procedures. Dr. Victor holds prestigious credentials including MRCS (London), FACS (USA), and European Board Certification in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. A recipient of multiple Gold Medals and author of several peer-reviewed publications, he is widely respected for his clinical excellence, academic contributions, and commitment to advancing patient care.

Karmal Al Lami

Final-Year MBBS Student | United Arab Emirates

RAK Medical and Health Sciences University

Karmel Al Lami is a final-year MBBS student at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, UAE, with an expected graduation in 2026. She has developed a strong clinical foundation through rotations at SKMCA Hospital, Ajman, gaining exposure to general surgery, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, perioperative care, and outpatient consultations. Alongside her clinical training, she has actively participated in medical research, serving as a Research Investigator at RAKMHSU and a Research Trainee at Saudi German Hospital Dubai, where she contributed to projects involving epidemiology, public health awareness, clinical research methodology, and data analysis. Karmel is committed to patient-centered care and continuous professional development, with experience in scientific presentations, community outreach initiatives, and healthcare volunteer programs. She is proficient in Arabic and English and has additional training in sign language.

Khaled El Quesny

Consultant Anesthesiologist | United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Dr. Khaled El Quesny is a Consultant Anesthesiologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi.  He has more than 30 years of experience in anesthesia and intensive care, with particular interests in pediatric and neonatal anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, critical care, airway management, and regional anesthesia. Alongside his clinical work, Dr. El Quesny has a strong interest in medical education and training. He has been involved in teaching programs including FCCS, PFCCS, and ACLS, as well as simulation-based education, and has presented at national and international meetings. He is also an Assistant Professor at Ain Shams University and is passionate about supporting education, teamwork, and the continued development of safe, high-quality patient care.

Khalid Al Zaabi

Otologist Neurotologist ENT division, Department of Surgery | Oman

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Dr. Khalid Al Zaabi is a Consultant Otolaryngologist with extensive expertise in Otology and Neurotology, currently practicing at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman. He completed a Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Otology and Neurotology at the University of Toronto, Canada, following his specialist training in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery through the Oman Medical Specialty Board. His professional experience includes working at leading institutions in Oman and Canada, including the University Health Network (UHN), Toronto, Al Nahdha Hospital, Suhar Hospital, and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. His clinical interests encompass complex ear disorders, otologic and neurotologic surgery, and advanced management of ear and skull-base conditions. Dr. Khalid Al Zaabi holds an MD and Bachelor of Health Sciences from Sultan Qaboos University, and is certified by the Oman Medical Specialty Board and Arab Board in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. With his international fellowship training and broad clinical experience, he brings valuable expertise in contemporary otology and neurotology to the regional ENT community.

Khassan Diab

Deputy Director | Russia

Federal State Budgetary Institution National Medical Research Center of Otolaryngology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia

Highly accomplished otolaryngologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in hearing restoration and complex ear surgeries. Renowned for performing 5,000+ cochlear implantations and developing innovative surgical techniques, including simultaneous external auditory canal and ear reconstruction using porous polyethylene implants. Authored 300+ peer-reviewed articles and holds 20 patents in ear pathology. Currently serves as Deputy Director for International Affairs and Professor, mentoring 14+ dissertation candidates while advancing global otolaryngology research and practice.

Kurt Schlemmer

Staff Physician | United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi UAE

Dr Schlemmer is a South African ENT surgeon with a particular interest in otology, neurotology and lateral skull base surgery. He is a former director of the Durban Cochlear Implant Program and holds academic positions in the Department of ENT at the University of Kwazulu Natal as well as the department of Audiology, Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Pretoria. He has delivered more than 40 academic presentations and is published in international, peer reviewed journals. He is a recognised reviewer for the International Journal of Pediatric. Otorhinolaryngology and is on the international editorial board of Cochlear Implants International. Dr Schlemmer is currently working as a consultant ENT surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi

Lara Saaed Alansari Saaed Alansari

Medical Student | Saudi Arabia

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Lara Alansari is a fifth-year medical student pursuing her MBBS at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She has demonstrated strong academic performance alongside active involvement in research, digital health innovation, leadership, and community engagement. Lara co-developed “Shiffa,” a digital health solution recognized among the Top 10 winning teams at the Pharmathon hosted by King Saud University. She has held leadership and organizational roles across multiple student clubs, health awareness campaigns, and academic events, including the Annual Research Forum 2025. Her experience spans project management, public speaking, medical content development, volunteer initiatives, and student mentorship, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing healthcare education and community service.

Layla Telmesani

Professor of Otology & Neuro-otology / ENT Head and Neck Surgery | Saudi Arabia

College of Medicine | IAU

Prof. Laila M. Telmesani is a Professor of Otology and Neuro-otology and a highly accomplished ENT Head and Neck Surgeon with more than three decades of clinical, academic, and surgical experience. She serves at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University and has held key consultant roles at King Fahd Hospital of the University. Her expertise focuses on otology, neuro-otology, cochlear implantation, hearing loss, and advanced ear surgery. Prof. Telmesani established the Cochlear Implant Unit at King Fahd University Hospital, where she performed more than 400 cochlear implant procedures, predominantly in children. She completed fellowships in Otology and Neuro-otology at Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Switzerland, and has been actively involved in specialist training, examination, and medical education across the region. Her contributions have been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Inspiring Woman ENT Award and the Karl Storz Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Middle East.

Lekha Kapoor

Consultant Otolaryngology Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

MED Care Hospital

Dr. Lekha Kapoor is a Consultant ENT and Voice Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, UAE, with more than 25 years of experience in otolaryngology, voice disorders, and head and neck surgery. She holds advanced qualifications from University College London and the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England, including a Master's degree in Voice Pathology, where she graduated with distinction. An accomplished clinician, researcher, and international speaker, Dr. Kapoor has authored multiple publications, contributed to leading ENT conferences worldwide, and was honored with the Outstanding Excellence in ENT & Voice Surgery Award 2026.

Lilia Atallah

ENT Surgeon and Sleep Medicine | France

University Hospital Center

Dr. Lilia Atallah is an ENT surgeon and rhinologist with additional expertise in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, with a particular focus on sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea. Alongside her private clinical practice, she maintains a hospital-based role and is affiliated with the Sleep Unit of a University Hospital Center, where she works as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to sleep medicine. Dr. Atallah has completed postgraduate university diplomas in both Sleep Medicine and Plastic Surgery, enabling her to adopt an integrated approach that combines functional, aesthetic, and sleep-related aspects of patient care. Her broad clinical expertise and multidisciplinary perspective contribute to the comprehensive management of patients with ENT and sleep-related conditions.

Lukasz Olszewski

Clinical and Scientific Engagement Manager for EE & ME | Poland

Advanced Bionics

Łukasz Olszewski, Ph.D. is a clinical and scientific expert with more than 20 years of experience in audiology, hearing care, hearing prostheses, and clinical research. He is currently EE/ME Clinical and Scientific Engagement Manager at Advanced Bionics. Before joining the company, Łukasz held senior research and leadership positions at the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Warsaw. He holds a Ph.D. from the Medical University of Warsaw, a Master’s degree in Physics and a Bachelor’s degree in Hearing Care. His work bridges scientific research, clinical practice, and innovative hearing technologies, with a particular focus on advancing evidence-based approaches to hearing healthcare.

Mahdi Shkoukani

Professor & Chair, Division Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery | United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Mahdi Shkoukani is Professor and Chair of the Division of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and serves as Medical Director of Supply Chain Operations. A highly accomplished otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, he has extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, and head and neck region. In addition to his clinical leadership role, Dr. Shkoukani holds an academic appointment with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, reflecting his commitment to medical education, research, and advancing patient care. Through his leadership, clinical practice, and academic contributions, he has played a significant role in the development of otolaryngology services and multidisciplinary healthcare delivery in the region.

Manal Gerges

Head of Audiology Department | United Arab Emirates

Al Kuwait Hospital

Dr. Manal Gerges is the Head of the Audiology Department at Al Kuwait Hospital Dubai and has over 26 years of experience in the field of audiology. She holds an M.B.B.Ch. from the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University and a Master’s Degree in Audiology from Cairo University. Throughout her career, Dr. Gerges has been dedicated to the assessment and management of hearing and balance disorders, contributing extensively to audiology services and patient care. Her longstanding clinical experience and leadership in audiological practice have established her as a respected specialist in the field.

Marco Balestro

Clinical specialist & Business Developer | Italy

MEDENCY SRL

Marco Balestro is a Clinical Specialist and Business Developer at MEDENCY SRL, specializing in medical laser technologies, ENT laser surgery, and office-based procedures. He is actively involved in physician training and collaborates with international clinicians, universities, and research partners to support the development and dissemination of innovative laser therapies.

Mariam Ghazi Al Saeed

Speech Language Pathologist | Kuwait

Ministry of Health - Kuwait

Mariam Ghazi Al-Saeed is a Speech Language Pathologist with the Ministry of Health, Kuwait, bringing over 13 years of clinical experience in the assessment and management of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders in both pediatric and adult populations. She is a member of the Cochlear Implant Committee, Kuwait Medical Board, with specialized expertise in cochlear implant rehabilitation and Auditory Verbal Therapy. Ms. Al-Saeed holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from Kuwait University and has completed advanced training in Auditory-Verbal Studies and cochlear implant programs. Her clinical interests include language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairment, cleft lip and palate, voice disorders, and social communication disorders. She is actively involved in research collaborations and prof

Mehdi Khamaktchian

Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Mediclinic Dubai

Dr. Mehdi Khamaktchian is Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon. He studied in Belgium and has worked at Brugmann University Hospital in Brussels since 2008 as rhinologist, with particular expertise in the management of nasal obstruction, septal and turbinate disorders, sinus disease, allergic rhinitis, functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty, and the relationship between nasal function and breathing during sleep. His clinical research has focused particularly on nasal resistance, rhinoplethysmography, sleep endoscopy and the functional treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders. He has been involved in university teaching and the training of ENT fellows and has presented his work at national and international scientific meetings. His research on nasal resistance measurement received an European award for best research poster. He joined the UAE at Mediclinic Dubai this year and is happy to share experience with all ENT colleagues worldwide.

Michael Bauer

ENT Specialist & Laryngologist | Spain

Hospital Recoletos Felipe

Dr. Michael Bauer was born in Austria and graduated in Medicine from the National University of Itapúa in Paraguay. He completed his specialist training in Otorhinolaryngology at Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Spain, from 2011 to 2015. Since then, he has continued working in the same department within the Voice and Otology Unit. He also maintains a private practice at Hospital Recoletos in Valladolid. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Otorhinolaryngology (SEORL-CCC), the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (EAONO), the International Association of TransVoice Surgery (IATVS), and the European Laryngological Society (ELS).

Michel Ouayoun

Professor of ENT & Head and Neck Surgery | France

Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

Prof. Michel Ouayoun is a Professor of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery with extensive experience in Sleep Medicine and Sleep Surgery, having worked in the field since 1982. A student of Dr. Bernard Fleury in Paris, he is affiliated with Université Sorbonne Paris Nord and has dedicated his career to the diagnosis and surgical management of sleep-related disorders within the specialty of otolaryngology. His expertise spans ENT, head and neck surgery, sleep medicine, and sleep surgery, with a longstanding commitment to advancing clinical practice and patient care. In addition to his academic and clinical contributions, he is also an author, reflecting his engagement in the dissemination of knowledge and education within his field.

Moayad Zalloom

Sales Manager, Middle East & Africa | United Arab Emirates

Starkey Hearing Technologies

Moayad Hatem Zalloom is the Sales Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Starkey Hearing Technologies. With a background in Audiology and over a decade of regional experience, he specializes in advancing hearing care through innovation and education. Moayad is deeply experienced with AI-powered hearing aids, focusing on how technology like deep neural networks and edge computing can transform patients’ lives. He also created the Starway training program, elevating professional standards across the MEA region.

Mohamad El Bitar

Consultant ENT Surgeon & Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology | United Arab Emirates

Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital

Mohamad A. EL Bitar, MD, FACS is a Consultant ENT Surgeon and Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE. He is a Clinical Professor with MBRU, Dubai, and the Director of Research & Audit at Al Jalila Children’s Hospital. Prof. Bitar did his training at both the American University of Beirut and the George Washington University and its Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal Society of Medicine and a member of several international specialty societies, including ASPO, AAP and SENTAC. Prof. Bitar established the Section of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the American University of Beirut, which he leaded between 2002 and 2015. He then joined the staff of the Department of ENT Surgery at the Children Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia (2013 & 2014). Prof. Bitar has been involved in teaching and researching pediatric otolaryngology. He has published many articles pertinent to his field. He has also participated in several national, regional, and international meetings and workshops.

Mohamed Al Shehabi

Surgeon of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery | Bahrain

Royal Medical Services- Military Hospital

Is a surgeon of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ( ORL HNS) in the Royal Medical Services- Military Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain he received his B.S and M.D from the Arabian Gulf University ‏‏in Bahrain.  Then He obtained his Saudi Board  in ORL HNS , and King Saud fellowship in ORL HNS in Riyadh, After which he had his fellowship in Otology-Neurotology from The RCSI ( Dublin, Ireland)  He currently hold the position of chairman of the ENT department in the Royal medical Services and Co-Chairing the Crown Prince Training and Research Centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain , Head of Training and Research in the Royal medical services, A Designated Institutional officer of the Post Graduate Training programs ( Medical, Surgical, Nursing and sub specialty fellowships) of the Saudi Board in the Royal Medical Services and a lecturer in the Royal College of Surgeon of Ireland ( Bahrain )

Mohamed Elsayed

Specialist Otolaryngology | United Arab Emirates

SEHA SKMC

Dr Mohamed Elsayed completed his medical degree with distinction at the Alexandria University in Egypt. He joined the residency program at ENT department, Alexandria University. Then completed an extensive 4-year otology- Neurotology fellowship at the Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris, France. In 2020, he successfully obtained his PhD degree from Sorbonne university, France in advanced ear and lateral skull base surgery. Afterwards, Dr Mohamed returned to Egypt where he joined the Alexandria university ENT department, starting his position as an associate professor in Otology unit after obtaining his second MD-PhD degree in otolaryngology from Alexandria University. He has been also actively involved in the training and teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students.

Mohamed Shaker

ENT Otology and Balance Consultant | United Kingdom

t King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Shaker is a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in Otology, Balance and Implant Surgery. He currently practices at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and has extensive experience across leading UK tertiary referral centres, including University College London Hospitals, Royal Free London, Bradford Teaching Hospitals and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. His surgical expertise includes advanced otological procedures such as hearing restoration and implant surgery, stapes surgery, mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty and ossiculoplasty, alongside general and paediatric ENT procedures. He is actively involved in multidisciplinary skull base and otology teams, as well as medical education, training and clinical governance. Dr. Shaker holds FRCS (ORL-HNS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and is a Fellow of the European Board of Otolaryngology.

Mohamed El-Shinnawi

Consultant Otolaryngologist | United Arab Emirates

Mediclinic Hospital

Dr. Mohamed El-Shinnawi, MD, MSc, FEBORL-HNS is a Consultant Otolaryngologist with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience in ENT. He currently practices at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital and Mediclinic Dubai Hills, Dubai, UAE. He holds a Doctorate in Otorhinolaryngology from Ain Shams University and is a Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. His clinical interests include rhinology, allergic and inflammatory upper airway disease, paediatric ENT, otology, and head & neck surgery. Dr. El-Shinnawi has extensive experience in medical education and has presented at numerous regional and international scientific meetings.

Mohamed Badr-El-Dine

Professor of Otolaryngology, ENT Department, Faculty of Medicine | Egypt

Alexandria University

Professor Mohamed Badr-El-Dine, a distinguished otolaryngologist, otologist, neurotologist, and skull base surgeon. He is Professor of Otolaryngology at Alexandria University in Egypt and currently serves as a Visiting Professor at Sultan Qaboos University in Oman. Professor Badr-El-Dine is a founding member and Past President of the International Working Group on Endoscopic Ear Surgery and currently serves as President of the Egyptian Society of Skull Base Surgery. With an extensive international academic, clinical, and research background, he is widely recognized for his contributions to ear surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery.

Mohamed Al-Ali

Otolaryngology Consultant, Laryngology/Phoniatric Surgery, Head and Neck Oncology Surgery | United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

.Dr. Mohamed Al-Ali is a Consultant Otolaryngologist, Laryngologist, and Head & Neck Surgeon at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, UAE, where he also serves as Director of the Otolaryngology Residency Training Program. He completed his Otolaryngology residency training at Dalhousie University, Canada, followed by fellowships in Head & Neck Surgery at Dalhousie University and Laryngology at the University of Toronto. Practicing as a consultant since 2019, Dr. Al-Ali has extensive expertise in laryngology, voice disorders, head and neck oncology surgery, endocrine head and neck surgery, salivary gland surgery, airway surgery, and advanced sleep surgery. He leads a dedicated Voice Clinic and is actively involved in medical education and residency training. A Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC), Dr. Al-Ali has contributed to the scientific literature and regularly participates in regional and international academic activities in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.

Mohamed Eesa

Ass. Prof Otorhinolaryngology, Zagazig University | Egypt

Zagazig University

Dr. Mohamed H. Eesa, FEBORL-HNS, MD, PhD Consultant & Associate pofessor of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Zagazig University, Egypt. Currently Consultant at department of Otorhinoaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Saudi German hospital, Jeddah, KSA. Clinical & Research fellowship of Sleep and Robotic surgery from Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck surgery, Morgagni L.Pierantoni Hospital , Forli - Italy. Research fellowship of Endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery at the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck surgery, University of Insubria- Ospedale di Circolo e fondazione Macchi- Italy, under supervision of Prof. Paolo Castelnuovo More than 20 worldwide publications, presentations and book chapters that include Novel Descriptions of robotic and sleep surgery techniques. Serves as a Faculty in several snoring and OSA Surgery and Rhinology Courses nationally & internationally.

Mohamed Abdelbadea

Consultant Otorhinolaryngology | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health

Dr. Mohammed Abdelbadie Salem is a Consultant Otolaryngologist at Dubai Hospital, Dubai Health, and an Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. He holds an MD in Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery from Mansoura University and serves as Coordinator of the Cochlear Implant Program at Mansoura University Hospital and the Egyptian Cochlear Implant Diploma. His clinical expertise includes cochlear implantation, otology, neurotology, endoscopic ear surgery, middle ear and mastoid surgery, ossiculoplasty, tympanoplasty, stapedectomy, and cholesteatoma management. With extensive academic, surgical, and teaching experience, he has performed more than 400 documented cochlear implant procedures and has contributed extensively to the scientific literature and international otology meetings through research, presentations, and educational activities focused on advancing hearing restoration and ear surgery.

Mohamed Alaa

Regional Product Manager, Cochlear Implant System | United Arab Emirates

MED-EL Middle East

Mohamed Alaa is a clinical engineer who has been working in the Cochlear Implant field for MED-EL for more than 9 years. He is the Regional Product Manager for CI System in MED-EL Middle East. By raising the product knowledge for our customers and team, in addition to supporting our customers trainings and research to achieve and reach the best scientific outcome. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Alexandria in Egypt, where he studied Electromechanical Engineering. Mohamed holds a Master’s degree in Audiology and Rehabilitation from the University of Isabel, Spain.

Mohammad Sabir

Audiologist | United Arab Emirates

Tawam Hospital**

"I hold both bachelors and masters degree in audiology and speech language pathology, also hold diploma in vestibular disorders assessment and treatment. I shall commence doctoral studies in audiology at A.T still university USA,2024 More than 13 years experience in the field of hearing health in UAE Currently working in senior clinical audiologist in tawam and Sheik Thahnun medical city in al ain"

Mohammad Alfalasi

Founder and Consultant | United Arab Emirates

360 Medical Center

Ass. Prof. Mohammad Al Falasi is an Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery specialist with extensive expertise in rhinology, endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, head and neck oncology, and reconstructive surgery. A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he completed his specialty training in Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Montpellier, France, followed by fellowships in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery and in Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at the University of Montreal, Canada. He is the Founder and Consultant at 360 Medical Center, Dubai, and has previously served as Chief of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Tawam Hospital, Assistant Professor at UAE University and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Vice President of the UAE Otolaryngology Society. His notable achievements include establishing the first endoscopic skull base surgery program and the Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstruction Unit at Tawam Hospital, as well as contributing extensively to clinical research, education, and specialist training in the UAE.

Mohammad Kaadan

Clinical Technical Specialist | United Arab Emirates

Cochlear

Mohammad Kaadan is an audiologist and Clinical Technical Specialist at Cochlear, supporting hearing healthcare professionals across the GCC region. With a background in clinical audiology, including hearing and vestibular assessments, and previous experience in hearing technologies and cochlear implant solutions, he brings a combination of clinical knowledge and technical expertise. His current focus is on clinical education, technical support, and advancing cochlear implant services to improve hearing outcomes.

Mohammed Al Houqani

Associate Professor,Consultant Pulmonolgist, Sleep Disorders Specialized Clinic | United Arab Emirates

UAE University

Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, and Secretary General of the National Institute for Health Specialties. He is a consultant in respiratory and sleep medicine, with academic and clinical expertise in obstructive sleep apnea, tobacco-related respiratory health, and postgraduate medical education. He has played a leading national role in advancing specialty training in the UAE through accreditation, Emirati Board certification, competency-based medical education, assessment governance, and digital e-portfolio implementation. His scholarly work includes publications in sleep medicine, respiratory medicine, tobacco control, and medical education.

Mohammed Al Hammadi

Head of ENT Department | United Arab Emirates

Kuwait Hospital

Dr.Mohammed Al Hammadi is a distinguished ENT specialist and academic based in Dubai. He serves as Head of the ENT Department at Kuwait Hospital Dubai, Emirates Health Services, and as Medical Director of the Advanced Hearing and Balance Center, Dubai. He is also Vice President of the ENT Society, Emirates Medical Association, and an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sharjah. He is actively involved in clinical practice, medical education, and advancing ENT and otology care in the UAE.

Mokhtar Bassiouni

Professor of Otolaryngology | Egypt

University of Alexandria.

Professor of otolaryngology, University of Alexandria. Member, Cochlear Implant Team, University of Alexandria. Consultant Otologist, National Institute of Health Insurance Member, Prosper Meniere’s Society, USA Member, International Hearing Foundation, USA Member, The Egyptian Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Society

Muaaz Tarabichi

Co-Founder | United Arab Emirates

Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute

Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi is a pioneering specialist in endoscopic ear and sinus surgery and is widely recognized as the father of endoscopic ear surgery. With more than 30 years of experience in otolaryngology, he has played a leading role in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and improving outcomes in ear and sinus surgery. He is the Co-Founder of the Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute in Dubai, UAE, where he works alongside ENT surgeons and healthcare researchers to enhance the quality, safety, effectiveness, and cost-efficiency of medical interventions. His clinical expertise includes endoscopic ear surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, cochlear implantation, and advanced ENT surgical techniques. Dr. Tarabichi has also served as Former Chairman of the International Advisory Board of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.

Muhammed Ayas

Assistant Professor & Program Lead for Audiology & SLP | United Arab Emirates

University of Sharjah

Dr Muhammed Ayas is an Assistant Professor & Program Lead for Audiology &SLP University of Sharjah, UAE, Senior Audiologist at University Hospital Sharjah, UAE. He has played a pivotal role in establishing and advancing Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology education and practice in the UAE and the wider region. Holding both a PhD in Audiology and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from the University of Florida, USA, Dr.Muhammed brings extensive international experience in clinical practice, academia and research across India, UAE, and the UK. His research focuses on cochlear implants and vestibular sciences and remains dedicated to supporting cochlear implant recipients throughout their lifelong hearing journey. Dr. Muhammed is a licensed Clinical Scientist in Audiology with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC-UK) & holds Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). He is also an active member of the British Academy of Audiology (BAA), the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and International Society of Audiology (ISA).

Musaed AlZahrani

Director | Saudi Arabia

KFSHD, EHC General Secretary SSORL

Dr. Musaed Alzahrani is a Consultant Otolaryngologist and Head of the ENT Department at King Fahd Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. He is fellowship-trained in Otology and Neurotology from the University of Montreal, Canada, with additional fellowship training in Cochlear Implant Surgery from the University of Tours, France. Dr. Alzahrani also serves as Director of the Surgical Line for the Eastern Province Health Cluster and has held key leadership roles in otolaryngology residency training and professional societies. His clinical expertise includes otology, neurotology, cochlear implantation, hearing disorders, and skull base pathology. An active academic contributor, he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and research studies in otology and hearing sciences, and is regularly involved in teaching, surgical training, and international scientific meetings.

Mutlaq Al Sihan

M.B.,B.Ch.,B.A.O.,M.D. | Kuwait

Ministry of Health Kuwait

Director, Zain & Shaikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah ORL-HNS and Speech & Hearing Specialized Center, Kuwait Head of ORL-HNS Council, Ministry of Health – Kuwait Head of Cochlear Implant Committee, Ministry of Health – Kuwait Dr. Mutlaq Al Sihan is an experienced ENT consultant specializing in head and neck surgery, otology, and hearing restoration. He leads the national ORL-HNS and cochlear implant programs at the Ministry of Health, Kuwait. His areas of expertise include otology, cochlear and implantable hearing devices, reconstructive head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. In 2025, Dr. Al Sihan led the first successful bilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulator (HNS) implantation in a government hospital in the Middle East — a milestone procedure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), demonstrating Kuwait’s advanced capabilities in otolaryngology and innovative surgical care.

Nada Alshaikh

Rhinologist - Endoscopic Sinus & Skull Base Surgeon | Saudi Arabia

Mouwasat Hospital

Dr. Nada Ali Alshaikh is a Consultant Otolaryngologist and Endoscopic Sinus & Skull Base Surgeon, currently serving as Medical Director and Head of the ENT Department at Mouwasat Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. She holds fellowships in Advanced Rhinology, Endoscopic Anterior Skull Base Surgery, and Head & Neck Surgery from the National University of Singapore, in addition to Saudi and Arab Board certification in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. Her expertise includes rhinology, endoscopic sinus surgery, skull base surgery, and head and neck surgery. Dr. Alshaikh has held several leadership roles in healthcare quality improvement, clinical audit, and medical education, including serving as an ENT Saudi Board Program Director. An internationally active speaker and instructor, she has participated in more than 200 conferences and has contributed to the field through multiple peer-reviewed publications and numerous professional awards recognizing excellence in healthcare performance and leadership.

Nasser Al Tamami

MD, DES ORL et CCF, MRCS(ENT), EBORL & HNS UdM fellowship in Lateral Skull Base Surgery ENT Consultant Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Otologist, Neurotologist, and Lateral Skull Base Surge | Oman

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Dr. Nasser Al Tamami is a board-certified physician specializing in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery practicing as consultant surgeon in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman. He obtained his MD from College of Medicine at sultan Qaboos University and completed his residency at Claude Bernard University, Lyon I, France. He obtained his fellowship in Neurotology and Lateral Skull Base Surgery from University of Montreal, Canada. Dr. Nasser has worked in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and outpatient clinics, providing comprehensive medical and surgical services. He is particularly interested in management of diseases involving the otology and lateral skull base area of medicine and surgery. Dr. Nasser is a member of Royal College of Surgeon of ENT in England and fellow of European Board of ORL & HNS. and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Nesmah Zainab Parackodan

Master's Student in Audiology | India

All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore

Nesmah Zainab is a Master’s Student in Audiology at All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore, India, with a strong academic and clinical background in audiology and hearing sciences. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from Manipal University, Manipal, India and was recognized as a First Rank Holder. Her clinical expertise includes comprehensive audiological assessment, electrophysiological testing, vestibular evaluation, cochlear implant assessment and rehabilitation, hearing aid fitting, and newborn hearing screening. Actively engaged in clinical research and evidence-based practice, she has presented scientific papers at national and international conferences on topics including auditory processing, misophonia, vestibular function, and otoacoustic emissions. With a strong commitment to advancing hearing and communication outcomes, she combines clinical proficiency, research involvement, and patient-centered care in her work.

Nima Rezazadeh

Audiologist, Vestibular Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Specialist and Researcher | United Arab Emirates

Deputy CEO at Otex Hearing Solutions

Dr.Nima Rezazadeh, PhD, is a UAE-based audiologist specialized in vestibular assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. With more than 20 years of clinical and leadership experience, he has established and led several audiology departments and specialized clinical services while mentoring multidisciplinary audiology teams. He currently serves as Deputy CEO of OTEX Hearing Solutions in Dubai and is the Founder of Dr. Rezazadeh Ear & Dizziness Center, where his clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive evaluation and rehabilitation of patients with vestibular disorders. Dr. Rezazadeh has extensive expertise in vestibular diagnostics, vestibular rehabilitation, and hearing technologies. He has contributed to the development of vestibular clinical services and has been actively involved in professional education and training. He is a regular invited speaker and hands-on workshop instructor at national and international scientific meetings, with a particular interest in translating evidence-based vestibular assessment and rehabilitation into practical clinical applications that improve patient care.

Nour Salman

Vestibular and Balance rehabilitation specialist | United Arab Emirates

KINETIKA Dubai 

Nour Salman is a physical therapist with a dedicated focus on vestibular rehabilitation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Saint-Joseph University of Beirut and is certified in vestibular rehabilitation by the American Institute of Balance. Nour launched the first dedicated vestibular rehabilitation clinic in Clemenceau Medical center in Beirut, helping improve access to care for people with balance and dizziness disorders. She later joined Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, where she played an important role in expanding vestibular rehabilitation services and supporting better outcomes for patients with complex vestibular conditions. Now based in Dubai, Nour is leading a specialized balance clinic at KINETIKA Clinic. She works closely with ENT and neurology teams to provide individualized, multidisciplinary care tailored to each patient’s needs. Nour has presented her work in more than 10 regional and international conferences, sharing clinical insights and promoting the role of vestibular rehabilitation in improving quality of life. She is also an active member of the World Federation of Neurorehabilitation and is passionate about advancing the field through collaboration, continuous learning, and practical innovation. 

Ossama Sobhy

Consultant of Audiology | Egypt

Egyptian Health Insurance

Dr Sobhy was born in Alexandria in 1959, entered the Alexandria Faculty of Medicine in 1977 and graduated from it in 1983. In 1985 he was appointed as a demonstrator in the audiology unit, ORL department, Alexandria University. In 1988 he obtained his Master of Science in Audiology from Ain Shams University in Cairo. In 1989 he left for the USA to the University of Memphis, in Memphis, Tennessee. There, in 1993 he got the PhD degree in Audiology. In 1994 he became a lecturer then an assistant professor in 1999, then a professor in 2004 in Alexandria University. In 2009, he became the head of the audio-vestibular unit in Alexandria University till the year 2015. In 2019, he was appointed as an emeritus professor in Alexandria University. Dr Sobhy is a consultant of audiology to the Egyptian Health Insurance, West Delta branch from 1995 till now. Dr Sobhy has been a member of Otoalex society, International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group and the EAVMA. Dr Sobhy has authored and co-authored more than 20 papers with more than 100 scientific citations. He also discussed and supervised more than 55 Master theses and doctoral dissertations in Egyptian universities. Dr Sobhy has participated in more than 25 international conferences across the globe as a speaker. Dr Sobhy's main areas of research are auditory evoked potentials and cochlear implantation.

Pierre El Chater

ENT Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group

Dr. Pierre El Chater is a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck and Facial Plastic Surgeon with extensive clinical experience in Dubai. He is Head of the Sleep Clinic at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital and has a special interest in sleep medicine, rhinology, and obstructive sleep apnea. He is also the founder of the Rhinology and Sleep Medicine sections within the Emirates ENT Society and is actively involved in international scientific meetings and education.

Rachel Kaminski

Consultant Pulmonologist | United Arab Emirates

Saudi German Health

Dr. Rachel Kaminski is a consultant pulmonologist with over 20 years of clinical experience in the UK and the UAE. A graduate of Imperial College London, she completed her specialist training at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Dr. Kaminski has extensive expertise in airways diseases, particularly severe asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis, and is widely published in both the UK and the UAE. In Dubai, she runs dedicated Severe Asthma and Severe COPD Centers, where she plays a pivotal role in formulating local guidelines and serves on multiple advisory boards, including her position on the Emirates Thoracic Society Scientific Committee. Additionally, she actively participates in the British Thoracic Society and has attended the European Respiratory Society and American Thoracic Society conferences, collaborating with international specialists in airway diseases. As a principal investigator on several research studies, Dr. Kaminski has launched medications in various international markets and actively presents at global seminars focused on airways management. She is also the Intern Program Director and Head of Research and Ethics at Saudi German Health, underscoring her commitment to both physician and patient education. Dr. Kaminski consistently places patients at the heart of her practice, driven by her dedication to achieving optimal health outcomes. Her passion for patient care motivates her to push boundaries in respiratory medicine, ensuring that treatments enhance patient well-being while minimizing adverse events. Through evidence-based practices and a focus on tailored therapies, she strives to deliver the best possible outcomes for her patients.

Rafif Tayara

Specialist Pediatric Dentist | United Arab Emirates

JuniorDental

Dr. Rafif Tayara, DDS is a specialist pediatric dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience, with advanced training spanning pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and dental sleep medicine. Her clinical and academic interests lie at the intersection of craniofacial growth and development, early orthodontic intervention, airway health, and pediatric sleep medicine. Her practice places particular emphasis on interceptive orthodontics, maxillary expansion, clear aligner therapy in growing patients, and the early identification of functional and skeletal growth disturbances. An AADSM Qualified Dentist, Dr. Tayara advocates for an interdisciplinary approach to the growing child, collaborating with ENTs, myofunctional therapists, and other healthcare professionals. She is an international speaker, educator, author, and founder of The Pediatric Academy, an educational platform dedicated to advancing evidence-based pediatric health education for parents and healthcare professionals.

Rakshitha S

Senior Digital Speech Therapy Specialist | India

Verge Foundation

Ms Rakshitha is a Senior Digital Speech Therapy Specialist at Verge Foundation, India, with over four years of experience in the assessment and management of speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders across paediatric and adult populations. She specializes in teletherapy, early intervention, and interdisciplinary care, leveraging digital technologies to deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services. A Gold Medalist, she holds both a Master of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology from Mangalore University. In her current role with Xceptional Learning (USA) and Verge India, she conducts online consultations, develops clinical and educational resources, leads digital practice training programs, and delivers presentations and workshops for healthcare and educational institutions. She has been a speaker at multiple national and international conferences and has received an appreciation award for outreach initiatives.

Rashid Al Abri

Professor & Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon | Oman

College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University

Prof. Rashid Khalfan Salim Al Abri is a Professor and Senior Consultant ENT Surgeon at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, with more than 30 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience in otolaryngology. He holds a BSc, MD, and FRCS (ENT) and completed higher surgical training in the United Kingdom. His clinical interests include otolaryngology, sialendoscopy, allergy, pediatric ENT, hearing disorders, and quality improvement in healthcare. He is recognized as the first ENT Professor in Oman and introduced sialendoscopy services in the country. An accomplished educator and researcher, he has led ENT training and curriculum development initiatives and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University for three consecutive years and currently serves as Chairman of the ENT Council of the Arab Board for Health Specializations

Reham Elrashidy

Audio-Vestibular Medicine Consultant | United Arab Emirates

Dubai Hospital-Dubai Academic Health

Dr. Reham El rashidy is a Consultant in Audio-Vestibular Medicine with extensive expertise in hearing and balance disorders. Since 2014, she has been a key medical professional at Dubai Hospital’s Hearing and Balance Clinic within the ENT Department of DAHC. She earned her MD Doctorate Degree in Audio-Vestibular Medicine in Egypt in 2018. El rashidy is dedicated to providing top-tier medical care and is passionate about patient support and awareness.

Rowan Elsaddig

Medical Graduate and Aspiring Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Sudan International University

Dr. Rowan Elsaddig is a recent medical graduate with a strong interest in Otolaryngology (ENT), vascular surgery, clinical research, and evidence-based medicine. Her academic and research activities have resulted in multiple conference acceptances, including oral and poster presentations in Dubai, as well as research acceptances in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Elsaddig’s passion for ENT developed during her clinical training at Kuwait Hospital, Dubai, where she observed surgical procedures under the mentorship of Dr. Mohammed Al Hammadi. Inspired by his surgical expertise, teaching, and commitment to patient care, she continues to pursue excellence in the field. Her participation in Dubai Otology 2026 reflects her dedication to advancing medical knowledge, engaging in scientific exchange, and contributing to the future of healthcare.

Sabine El Deek

Speech & Language Therapist | United Arab Emirates

Neuropedia, Children's Neuroscience Center

Sabine EL Deek is a Speech & Language Therapist specializing in the pediatric Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) population. A graduate from Lebanon in 2007, she is currently pursuing her LSLS certification in Auditory-Verbal Therapy through the AGBell Academy in Washington, USA. Throughout her career, she has worked exclusively with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, providing specialized assessment, rehabilitation, and intervention services. Currently practicing at the Child Development Center by Neuropedia, she also offers guidance and consultations to families, teachers, and multidisciplinary professionals involved in a child’s care. In addition to her clinical work, she has completed numerous training programs, presented workshops, and organized awareness campaigns supporting the DHH community. She is fluent in Arabic, French, English, and Sign Language

Saied Alhabash

Consultant Otolaryngology | United Arab Emirates

Med Care Hospital

Dr. Saied Alhabash, a distinguished ENT consultant and skull base surgeon with more than two decades of clinical, academic, and surgical experience. Dr. Alhabash graduated first in his class from Damascus University, earned multiple specialist certifications including the European Board Certificate, and is recognized as a pioneer in endoscopic skull base surgery, being the first surgeon to introduce this technique in Syria. Throughout his career, he has held clinical and teaching positions across leading hospitals in Syria and the UAE, authored books and publications in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery, and has been an invited speaker at numerous international conferences. Today, he continues to practice as a consultant ENT and skull base surgeon, bringing extensive expertise in advanced endoscopic and multidisciplinary surgical care.

Samira Ashour

Head of the Speech and Language Unit | Saudi Arabia

King Fahad Hospital of the University

Head of the Speech-Language Unit at King Fahad University Hospital (KFUH), Al-Khobar,Saudi Arabia, with 25+ years of experience. She leads cochlear implant rehabilitation in theuniversity hospital’s Cochlear Implant Unit and is a senior clinical supervisor for Speech-Language Pathology interns.Licensed by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and certified by The AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)She has presented and provided workshops nationally and internationally. Fluent in 4 languages,during her work in the U.S, she sat on committees developing fair testing materials for Arab-American students.A founding member of “The Saudi Association for Cochlear Implantation” charity organization,her current research examines parental role and impact on outcomes in children using hearingtechnology.

Sandhya Vatakkepatt

Doctor of Audiology | United Arab Emirates

Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Sandhya Vatakkepatt is a highly accomplished Audiology and Vestibular Medicine specialist with 15+ years of clinical, academic, research, and leadership experience in managing complex auditory and vestibular disorders. She holds Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees in Audiology and Vestibular Medicine, two postgraduate diplomas in Vestibular Assessment and Management, and an MBA in Healthcare Management. Her expertise includes advanced audiological and vestibular diagnostics, cochlear implants, implantable hearing devices, and the complete implant pathway. With multiple peer-reviewed publications and a PhD focused on vestibular alterations in sleep apnea, she is committed to evidence-based clinical practice, professional education, innovation, and advancing audiology and vestibular medicine.

Sarah Darwish

AuD. Doctor of Audiology | United Arab Emirates

Genesis Healthcare Center

Dr. Sarah Darwish holds a Doctor of Audiology from A.T. Still University, USA, and a Master of Clinical Audiology from the University of Western Australia. She has more than 20 years of experience in the audiology field, in various roles as a hearing aid, vestibular, tinnitus, cochlear implant, and pediatric audiologist. Dr. Sarah practices in Dubai, at Genesis Healthcare Center, and is the appointed President of the Emirates Audiology Society for the 2024 to 2027 term.

Shailesh Khode

Consultant ENT and Lead Snoring-Sleep Apnea Centre | United Arab Emirates

Tarabichi-Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute

Dr. Shailesh Khode is a Consultant ENT and Lead Snoring-Sleep Apnea Centre at Tarabichi-Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute, Dubai & Consultant otolaryngologist and Sleep surgeon at NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with 20 years of extensive Experience in otolaryngology and over a decade in sleep apnea surgery with excellence in Drug induced sleep Endoscopy and Reposition pharyngoplasty techniques. Dr. Khode holds a Master’s in Otolaryngology from India. He is internationally credentialed with FACS, FEBORL-HNS, MRCS, and DOHNS (UK), reflecting his commitment to global standards in surgical excellence. He completed Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Asia Sleep Centre, Singapore, and an International Sleep Breathing Disorders Fellowship completed in Rome, New York, and Mexico. An active contributor to research and education, Dr. Khode has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and serves as a reviewer for several journal including American journal of Otolaryngology and sleep journal. He is also a contributing author to the 3rd edition of Snoring and Sleep Apnea, with a chapter on barbed pharyngoplasty. Dr. Khode is affiliated with leading sleep medicine or surgery professional bodies including World Sleep society International surgical sleep Society, Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnoea (IASSA), European Sleep Research Society.

Sharanya Kasmikandy

Senior Audiologist | United Arab Emirates

Ahalia Hospital Mussafah

Sharanya Kasmikandy is a Senior Audiologist at Ahalia Hospital Mussafah, where she has been practicing since 2020. She holds a Master’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and an Advanced Master Degree in Vestibular Rehabilitation from University College London, UK. With extensive experience in audiology, speech-language pathology, and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, she has worked across hospital, clinical, academic, and early intervention settings. Her key areas of expertise include the diagnosis and management of hearing and balance disorders, with particular focus on vestibular disorders and dizziness-related conditions. She is clinically competent in developing treatment strategies, conducting independent assessments, and providing multidisciplinary consultation. Ms. Kasmikandy has also presented on vestibular neuritis following COVID-19 and on the differential diagnosis of central and peripheral vestibular disorders at regional professional conferences.

Shayan Ansari

Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Tawam Hospital

Dr. Shayan Shahid Ansari is the Chief of the Head and Neck Division and a Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon at Tawam Hospital and Shaikh Tehnoon bin Mohammad Medical City in Al Ain, UAE. A dedicated clinical leader and educator, he also serves as the Associate Training Programme Director for the institution's ENT Training Programme. Dr. Ansari earned his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSed ORL-HNS) and achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training in the West of Scotland. To further advance his sub-specialty expertise, he completed advanced training in head and neck surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Demonstrating a strong commitment to clinical governance, clinical effectiveness, and research, he also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics. His expansive clinical expertise encompasses major curative and palliative head and neck resections with complex reconstructions and endoscopic rhinological procedures especially access to anterior skull base. He also specializes in the comprehensive management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases, as well as complex adult and pediatric airway conditions. Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Ansari is a passionate academic who has previously held distinguished appointments as an Associate Professor at Shifa College of Medicine and an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow. A prolific contributor to the global otolaryngology community, Dr. Ansari has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals covering topics from head and neck oncology to pediatric airway management. As a highly sought-after speaker, he regularly presents his research and clinical insights at premier international conferences, including the ENT World Congress, the Emirates Otorhinolaryngology (EROC) Congress, and global ENT Masterclass events in Beijing and Central Asia. Deeply committed to surgical education, he frequently organizes and serves as a tutor for advanced instructional workshops, including head and neck cadaveric dissection and safe neck surgery courses endorsed by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, as well as regional surgical skills workshops in Abu Dhabi and Islamabad.

Sheetal Naik

Physiotherapist | United Arab Emirates

Tarabichi Stammberger Ear and Sinus Institute

Sheetal Naik is a physiotherapist with 16 years of progressive clinical experience across leading healthcare institutions in Dubai and Mumbai, currently practicing in Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation at Tarabichi Healthcare, Dubai. She specializes in vestibular rehabilitation, with extensive experience managing patients with vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD), vestibular migraine, Ménière’s disease, and balance disorders in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. In addition to her vestibular expertise, she has significant experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, evidence-based rehabilitation, balance retraining, and functional recovery. Ms. Naik holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical & Technological Sciences, Mumbai and is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority. Her professional qualifications include certifications in vestibular rehabilitation, dry needling, dynamic cupping therapy, and a FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine

Smitha Abraham

Clinical Senior Audiologist, Department of ENT | United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Dr. Smitha Susan Abraham is a Clinical Senior Audiologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, where she has served in the Department of ENT for over 13 years. She also chairs the Audiology Committee within SEHA, Abu Dhabi. With more than 23 years of experience in audiology across the UAE and Bahrain, her expertise encompasses hearing assessment and rehabilitation for adults and children, cochlear implant evaluation and mapping, tinnitus management, auditory evoked potentials, and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation for dizziness and balance disorders. Dr. Abraham holds a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) from Salus University, Pennsylvania, USA, as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Audiology and Speech Sciences from Kasturba Medical College, India. She is an active contributor to the field through international conference presentations and professional education initiatives, including neonatal hearing screening and audiology training programs.

Snithin Sasheendran

Audiology Team Lead | United Arab Emirates

SEHA CLINICS

Dr Snithin has completed his Doctorate degree in Audiology (USA) following his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology. Dr Snithin has served as the Chair of the Scientific Committee for the 1st AHS Allied Health Conference (2020) and 2nd AHS Allied Health Conference (2021). He has also served as a Scientific Committee member for International conferences such as Dubai Otology - Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery Conference (2018 and 2019); 1st Allied Health Symposium (2018); and the 4th Abu Dhabi Ambulatory Healthcare International Congress (2022). Dr Snithin has been very keen on research and has presented at scientific sessions in numerous international and local conferences. He also serves as the Clinical Director for the Healthy Hearing Division of the Special Olympics UAE (from 2017 till date) and has successfully provided hearing care services to Athletes during the Special Olympics MENA Games 2018 (Abu Dhabi) and the Special Olympics World Games 2019 (Abu Dhabi). Dr Snithin is the recepient of numerous excellence awards, including SEHA Allied Health Excellence Awards. Dr Snithin was honoured by the President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Bateen Palace for contributions towards the successful Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. He is very passionate about prevention and early identification of Hearing loss in the community.

Srinivasan Shanmugam

Supervisor Physiotherapy | United Arab Emirates

SEHA -STMC

Srinivasan Shanmugam is a Supervisor Physiotherapist and research scholar specializing in vestibular rehabilitation. He holds certifications from Neuro 360 Degrees and the PORI Institute (USA). He serves as the lead vestibular therapist and a core member of the SEHA Al Ain Region Special Interest Vestibular Group. An invited speaker for the regional conference, he has conducted vestibular rehab workshops across SEHA facilities. Srinivasan also supports allied health quality initiatives in the SEHA Al Ain Region and serves on the Geriatric Frailty Program planning committee. He currently works at STMC, Al Ain.

Tahir Sharif

Regional Manager, Emerging Applications & Humanitarian Strategy | Saudi Arabia

MED-EL

Tahir Sharif is a healthcare professional with an audiological background and over 18 years of experience in hearing healthcare, implantable hearing technologies, surgical applications, and clinical education. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and currently serves as Regional Manager for Emerging Applications & Humanitarian Strategy at MED-EL, focusing on innovative medical solutions, clinical development, and expanding access to hearing healthcare through humanitarian initiatives.

Tamer Sayed Moustafa Bayoumi Ebaied

Assistant Lecturer ENT department | United Arab Emirates

Alexandria University, Egypt

With 18 years of experience in otolaryngology, Dr. Ebaied specialises in complex otology, neurotology, and lateral skull base surgery. He holds a doctorate and master’s degree from Alexandria University, Egypt, and completed a fellowship in endoscopic ear and lateral skull base surgery at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. He is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS), reflecting his commitment to high surgical standards. His expertise includes advanced endoscopic middle ear procedures and minimally invasive lateral skull base approaches, promoting faster recovery. Since 2019, he has been based in the UAE, providing specialised ENT care and serving as an instructor and course director for national and international ear and skull base surgical programmes

Tamer Elkamshishi

ENT Specialist – Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery | United Arab Emirates

Fujairah hospital

Dr.Tamer Elkamshishi is an experienced ENT Specialist with over 18 years of clinical and surgical expertise across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He specialises in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, with advanced expertise in functional endoscopic sinus surgery, microscopic ear surgery, microlaryngoscopic procedures and ENT emergency management. He holds a Doctorate in Otorhinolaryngology from Menoufia University, along with an Egyptian Fellowship and Master’s degree in the specialty. In addition to his clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical education, teaching and mentoring ENT residents and medical students.

Tarek Rayan

Consultant Neurosurgeon | United Arab Emirates

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Dr. Tarek A. Rayan, MD PhD. Is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Department of Neurosurgery, Alexandria university school of medicine, Egypt. He is currently a consultant Neurosurgeon at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi, UAE, subspecializing in Skull base and Cerebrovascular surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship training in microsurgical cerebrovascular surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a complex cranial/skull base oncology surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. He is a member of numerous neurosurgical societies, such as the North American skull base society, European neurosurgical society among others and has published numerous papers adding to the literature in his surgical fields of interest.

Vishal Pawar

Specialist Neurologist | United Arab Emirates

Unicare Medical Center

Dr. Vishal Pawar is a neurologist with over 12 years of clinical experience, currently practicing at Unicare Medical Center, Dubai. He has established and led one of the region’s first dedicated Vertigo Clinics run by a Neurologist He has treated more than 4,500 patients with vestibular disorders in Dubai and over 20,000 neurology patients overall. He is proficient in advanced vestibular diagnostics including video-oculography, video-head impulse testing, caloric testing, functional head impulse, dynamic visual acuity and posturography, with expertise in both central and peripheral vestibular disorders, canalith repositioning procedures, and vestibular rehabilitation therapy. Dr. Pawar is an active academic, with 38 publications and more than 150 educational contributions as keynote speaker, panelist, and instructor at national and international conferences. He holds multiple advanced certifications including the European Board of Neurology Fellowship and the International Vestibular Diploma. His research has focused on vestibular medicine, stroke, and headache disorders, and he has received several awards including the Best Medical Researcher Award (2022) and the Clinical & Academic Excellence Award (2023).

Vishwanath Natesh

Specialist ENT Surgeon | United Arab Emirates

Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai

Dr. Vishwanath Natesh is a Specialist ENT Surgeon at Aster DM Healthcare, Dubai, with expertise in otolaryngology, vestibular medicine, vertigo management, sinonasal disorders, airway allergy, hearing conservation, and pediatric otolaryngology. He earned his MBBS with a Gold Medal from Magadh University and completed his MS (ENT) at Army Hospital Research and Referral, Delhi University, followed by Senior Residency at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. He is a former Associate Professor at B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences under the Government of India Faculty Assistance Programme and a former Senior Research Fellow with the Indian Council of Medical Research. Dr. Natesh holds advanced training in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, a Diploma in International Vestibular Medicine, and certification in the Assessment and Management of Vestibular Disorders. He has led and contributed to multiple research projects, published in national and international journals, and remains actively involved in research, academic teaching, and WHO initiatives related to hearing preservation and safe ear practices.

Waleed Moneir Abd-Elrahman Eid

Professor of ORL-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine | Egypt

Mansoura University

• Professor of ORL-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University. • General Secretary of the Pan African Endoscopic Ear Surgery Federation (PAEESF) and one of the main founders of it. • General Secretary of the Egyptian Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EWGEES) and one of the main founders of it. • Member of the International Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery. • Member of the Egyptian ORL Society. • General director of Mansoura University Hospital (MUH). • Director of Mansoura University Artificial Intelligence Medical Research Center.

Yahya Alahmari

Otology and Neurotology Consultant | Saudi Arabia

Asir Hospital

Otology and neurotology consultant

Yasmine A. El Ashram

Professor of Neurophysiology, Faculty of Medicine | Egypt

Alexandria University

Prof. Yasmine A. El Ashram is Professor of Neurophysiology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt, and a Consultant in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), with more than 20 years of experience in the field. She earned her MD, Master’s degree, and PhD from Alexandria University and completed advanced clinical training in IONM at Hannover Medical School, Germany, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA. Prof. El Ashram has played a key role in the establishment and advancement of IONM in Egypt and is actively engaged in academic teaching, clinical training, and physician mentoring. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and three book chapters, including the chapter on Intraoperative Cranial Nerve Monitoring in Cummings Otolaryngology, a leading international reference in the field.