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  1. AI in healthcare, a regional discussion
    In this panel we’ll explore how AI is rapidly reshaping healthcare across the region. We’ll explore the potential benefits in improved outcomes, expanded access, and improved efficiency, as well as th …
    Speakers
    Kalthoom Al Blooshi
    Kalthoom Al Blooshi, Director of the Training and Development Center and Chief Innovation Officer - Emirates Health Service, UAE
    Lincoln Gombedza
    Lincoln Gombedza, Practice Educator, Registered Learning Disability Nurse and Regional Europe Hub Lead Nursing Now Challenge - North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
  2. Beyond one-size-fits-all: the future of precision medicine
    We are entering the age of Precision Healthcare, an approach that leverages an individual's genetic makeup, environment, and lifestyle to tailor medical treatment and prevention strategies. This sessi …
    Speakers
    Imed Gallouzi
    Imed Gallouzi, Professor of Bioscience and founding Chair of the Kaust Center of Excellence for Smart Health - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KSA
    Khalid Fakhro
    Khalid Fakhro, Chief of Research and Chair of the Precision Medicine Programme - Sidra Medicine, Qatar
    Mahmoud Al Yamani
    Mahmoud Al Yamani, Head for Health, Wellbeing and Biotech - NEOM, KSA
  3. Digital health where it matters most: Innovation in humanitarian response
    In this panel discussion you will hear lessons learned from deploying digital health technologies rapidly and with limited resource in settings such as warzones and natural disasters.
    Speakers
    Ziad Memish
    Ziad Memish, Senior Advisor to the Supervisor General - King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Center for Medical & Humanitarian Research
    Thomas Mollet
    Thomas Mollet, Programme Area Manager for Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment, Eastern Mediterranean Region - World Health Organization
  4. Funding Wisely: Making smart, integrated technology decisions at scale
    This session explores how leaders can navigate a crowded health technology landscape where many solutions appear promising but often fall short in real-world implementation. How can we make better dec …
    Speakers
    Suzie Ali-Hassan
    Suzie Ali-Hassan, International Business Director - Association of British HealthTech Industries
    Mobarak Al Hulhim
    Mobarak Al Hulhim, Executive Advisor for Health and Biotechnology - Ministry of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Essam Al Numan
    Essam Al Numan, Vice President of Digital Health - Eastern Cluster, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  5. Short break
  6. Short break
  7. Short break
  8. Welcome and introductions
    Speakers
    Kamran Abbasi
    Kamran Abbasi, Editor-in-Chief - The BMJ
    Hanan Balkhy
    Hanan Balkhy, Regional Director, Eastern Mediterranean Region - World Health Organization
  9. Wrap up and closing remarks