Suad Hannawi, BhSc, MD, MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK), MIPH (AUS), PHD (AUS), a consultant of Rheumatology at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) of UAE. Chairman of Rheumatology at MOHAP, Deputy Chairman of the Central Research Ethic Committee (REC),  and the Chairman of Dubai Health District REC.After receiving her Bachelor of Science (BhSc), and the Medical Diploma (MD), Dr. Hannawi obtained the fellowship of Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and completed her clinical training of Rheumatology in Australia. Dr. Hannawi proceeded with her academic attainment by obtaining a PhD in Rheumatology.Her Interest in the Public Health motivated her to proceed with getting a Master of International Public Health from University of Queensland, Australia, with Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement.Dr. Hannawi has been awarded as best young investigator in Australia “Princess Alexandra” Research Week in 2007 and awarded by the MOHAP for six consecutive years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 2019, and 2020) for her Scientific Achievements and contributions. In 2017 Dr. Hannawi was chosen as one of the best 5 physicians in the Federal health institutes for the Prime Minister Medal.Dr. Hannawi has published in number of journals and has presented at different national and international conferences. As well, Dr. Hannawi is a reviewer for many international Rheumatology journals.

Maryam Al-Nuaimi earned her MBBS from UAE University. After graduation; Dr. Al-Nuaimi completed her Internal Medicine Residency program in SKMC Abu-Dhabi. She has then completed the Rheumatology Fellowship program in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and did her training in main hospitals there including King Faisal Specialist Hospital, National Gaurd Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Military hospital and King Saud University Hospital. She then took her Saudi Board in Rheumatology. Currently, Dr. Al-Nuaimi is working as a Rheumatologist and Internal Medicine Consultant in Ibrahim bin Hammad Obaidullah Hospital under MOHAP in Ras Al-Khaimah. Dr. Al-Nuaimi is the head of the Rheumatology Department and also the Medical Director of the hospital carrying out both clinical and administrative duties. Dr. Al-Nuaimi is also the Deputy of the Central MOHAP Rheumatology Committee. Her interest is in Connective tissue diseases especially SLE and she is following all types of Rheumatological diseases. Dr. Al-Nuaimi is a member of the quality team in the hospital and also an assistant professor at RAK Medical University. Dr. Al-Nuaimi Has also participated in many community awareness events.