Dr. Amel Al Ginawi
Committee Chairman
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Specialty Committee
Media Committee
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Consultant Rheumatologist-Mediclinic City Hospital-Dubai, UAE . Clinical Associate Professor Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and health sciences (MBRU).
Dr. Ginawi has more than 20 years’ experience in Rheumatology in the United Kingdom and Dubai. She has graduated from Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum in Sudan. Dr. Ginawi has completed internal medicine training and specialist training in Rheumatology in the Eastern Region (UK).
She obtained her training in osteoporosis in the Metabolic Bone Unit in Cambridge University hospitals. She has a master’s degree in Rheumatology from King’s College. Prior to moving to Dubai, in 2014 she worked as Consultant Rheumatologist in the NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom. She has established early inflammatory arthritis clinic and was Clinical Lead for the osteoporosis services in Essex.
Dr. Beena Hameed
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Beena Hameed, Consultant rheumatologist, King’s college Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr Beena obtained MBBS from Pakistan and received fellowship in internal medicine from college of physicians and surgeons, Pakistan. She completed specialist training in Rheumatology and General Medicine from London deanery. She undertook a Masters in Rheumatology from King’s college London, UK.
She has been actively involved in research, teaching, training and lecturing as an invited speaker at local and international meetings. She has published a number of articles in renowned medical and rheumatology journals.
Dr. Hiba Khogali
Member
Consultant Rheumatology
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Hiba Ibrahim Khogali is an established Rheumatologist working in the Rheumatology Department of Tawam Hospital since 2012. She holds multiple certificates including the
Sc Rheumatology UK achieved in 2012 as well as MRCP, the MRCPI in 2011, the MBBS , and The Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Diploma in 2015.
Dr. Hiba Ibrahim Khogali has founded several Specialized Rheumatology clinics at Tawam hospital such as The First Specialized SLE clinic established in Al Ain city since 2013 where numerous highly challenging cases have been managed with great success , as well as The Joint Rheumatology-OB clinic High Risk pregnancies care Clinic in which all Rheumatological pregnant cases with a special focal point directed towards Lupus patients are managed. Furthermore, a Co-joint clinic of Psoriatic Arthritis ( The first clinic of its type across the Gulf ) in collaboration with Dermatology Department which was established in the beginning of 2020.
Dr Hiba is greatly devoted and endorsed in research which is showcased in several pieces and occasions of her effort across the years which involves the publishment of Two Cases report “Myocarditis as a lupus challenge” , Article of “The Rate and Cause of Hospitalization of SLE Patients and Factors Associated with Increase Length of Admission”– ACR Scientific Meeting US (American College of Rheumatology) in 2018 + PedMed on the LUPUS Sage Journal.
She has set up a full SLE pathway care Including Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Well Women care at Tawam Hospital established in the year of 2018. Moreover, she is a vital participant in various care pathways for Early RA and Psoriatic Arthritis.
She is a core Faculty member of the Residency Programme in Tawam Hospital as well as a Clinical examiner helper for Medical students.
Sc Rheumatology UK achieved in 2012 as well as MRCP, the MRCPI in 2011, the MBBS , and The Ultrasound Musculoskeletal Diploma in 2015.
Dr. Hiba Ibrahim Khogali has founded several Specialized Rheumatology clinics at Tawam hospital such as The First Specialized SLE clinic established in Al Ain city since 2013 where numerous highly challenging cases have been managed with great success , as well as The Joint Rheumatology-OB clinic High Risk pregnancies care Clinic in which all Rheumatological pregnant cases with a special focal point directed towards Lupus patients are managed. Furthermore, a Co-joint clinic of Psoriatic Arthritis ( The first clinic of its type across the Gulf ) in collaboration with Dermatology Department which was established in the beginning of 2020.
Dr Hiba is greatly devoted and endorsed in research which is showcased in several pieces and occasions of her effort across the years which involves the publishment of Two Cases report “Myocarditis as a lupus challenge” , Article of “The Rate and Cause of Hospitalization of SLE Patients and Factors Associated with Increase Length of Admission”– ACR Scientific Meeting US (American College of Rheumatology) in 2018 + PedMed on the LUPUS Sage Journal.
She has set up a full SLE pathway care Including Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Well Women care at Tawam Hospital established in the year of 2018. Moreover, she is a vital participant in various care pathways for Early RA and Psoriatic Arthritis.
She is a core Faculty member of the Residency Programme in Tawam Hospital as well as a Clinical examiner helper for Medical students.
Patient Registry Committee
Dr. Hani Almoallim
Committee Chair
Professor of Rheumatology
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Dr.Hani obtained his medical degree from the Faculty of medicine at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 1996. After that, Dr.Hani pursued to complete a fellowship degree in internal medicine at the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in 2002, followed by another fellowship degree in rheumatology at the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, which he swimmingly completed in 2003, before successfully completing a fellowship degree in rheumatology at the university of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada in 2004. In 2005, he acquired a diploma in medical education from the school of medicine at the university of Dundee in Scotland, UK.
Dr.Hani is board certified by the American Board of internal medicine in 2001 and the American Board of rheumatology in 2003, USA. Dr. Hani received Best Teaching Clinical Fellow Award, University of British Columbia, 2003. DR. Hani author of 45 Publications in Reviewed Journals, author of “Systemic Lupus” Book, and author of “Skills in Rheumatology” Book
Dr. Adeeba Al Herz
Deputy Chair
Consultant Rheumatology
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Graduated from The Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University in 1993. Had the American Board in Internal Medicine and The Canadian Board in Internal Medicine during her training in McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Had the Canadian Board in Rheumatology during her training in Vancouver University, British Columbia, Canada. Had a special training in lupus and vasculitis at The University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Is currently a consultant in internal medicine and rheumatology in Al-Amiri Hospital and in MedicalOne Polyclinic, Kuwait City. Member of Special Interest Group for rheumatoid arthritis (SIG-RA) at the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR). Co-opt Executive member of The APLAR. Member of the higher council of The Arab League Against Rheumatism (ArLAR). Executive member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
Founder of KRRD (Kuwait Registry for Rheumatic Diseases) and the team leader. Former president of Kuwait Association for Rheumatology (KAR). Former head of Osteoporosis Committee, Ministry of Health. Former member of the Higher Medical Council of persons with disabilities, Ministry of Health. Tutor in The Faculty of Medicine for undergraduate medical students. Tutor in Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialties for postgraduate medical studies in internal medicine and its subspecialties. Has more than 45 researches published in well recognized journals or presented in international conferences.
Pediatric Committee
Dr. Reem Abdwani
Committee Chair
Senior Consultant of Pediatric Rheumatology
Muscat, Oman
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Dr. Reem Abdwani; a senior Consultant of Pediatric Rheumatology at the Sultan Qaboos University-Sultanate of Oman. Dr. Abdwani hold many highly prestigious medical academic qualifications; Bachelor of Science –from SQU-Oman, MD from SQU-Oman, FAAP – (American Board of Pediatrics), FRCPC (Pediatric) – McGill University, FRCPC (Pediatric Rheumatology) – University of British Columbia, and FRCPCH (UK).
Dr. Abdwani is a Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), Fellow of Royal College of Physicians in Canada (FRCPC) and a Fellow of Royal College of Pediatric and Child health (FRCPCH (UK). As well, Dr. Abdwani served as Member of Curriculum committee in OMSB (2007-2010), Vice-Chairperson of Faculty Development Committee in OMSB (2009-2014), the Pediatric Rheumatology Curriculum OMSB (2016), and the General Foundation Program Curriculum (Dec 2018).
Dr. Andwani participated in many projects development at the national level of Oman such as the National: National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Guidelines. Where she served as Chairperson of OMSB CPD Committee (2007- 2015) and as Vice chairperson of OMSB CPD committee (2007-2010). AS well, Dr. Abdwani is College of Medicine, SQU Medical Research Committee (2015-2020). Dr. Abdwani has an extensive experience in research and she presented her research work at many national and international conferences.
Dr. Elsadeg Sharif
Deputy Chair
Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Sharif is currently working as consultant pediatric rheumatologist at Al jalila Children’s Specialty hospital AJCH Dubai. Dr Sharif has around thirty years of vast experience in General Pediatrics and Pediatric rheumatology, Neonatology, and Community Pediatrics. Prior to joining AJCH, Dr. Sharif has worked in many reputable Hospitals in the UK, UAE, and Libya such as Southmead Hospital, Bristol, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Hospitals, Al Ain Hospital, Children’s Hospital Tripoli – Libya. In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Sharif held many key positions such as Chair of the Child Health Institute (CHI) at Al Ain hospital, President of the Pediatric Rheumatology Arab group (PRAG), co-chair and head of organizing committee at the SEHA International Pediatric Conference in January 2020 in Abu Dhabi, and the divisional clinical director, at the pediatric department Hull Royal Infirmary.Dr. Sharif has played key role in clinical governance through planning, conducting and participating in audits to improve the quality of patient and healthcare in the Hospitals where he used to work.Dr. Sharif is currently an Adjunct Associated Professor at the College of Medicine and Health Science (CMHS) at UAE University. Throughout his career, he has received many awards such as clinical excellence award in March 2010 at Hull Royal Infirmary UK, best trainer award from the Tawam paediatric residency programme at for the year 2014-2015, and the teaching excellence award for the academic year 2013 – 2014 from the Medical School at the UAE University.In his career, Dr. Sharif has participated and conducted medical research and issued 6 publications: The Experience with Uveitis in Pediatric Age Group in Emirate of Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Child Abuse experience in Al Ain District, United Arab Emirates, and Detection of Bacterial DNA in Synovial Fluid and Peripheral Blood from children with Juvenile idiopathic Arthritis. Dr. Sharif is a member of Royal college of Paediatric and Child health (RCPCH), British Society of paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology (BSPAR), Emirate society of Rheumatology (ESR), and President of the Paediatric Rheumatology Arab Group (PRAG).
Public Awareness Committee
Dr. Eman Haji
Committee Chair
Consultant Rheumatology
Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Consultant rheumatologist and internal medicine at Al_Amiri hospital – Kuwait
• Graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons – Dublin Ireland RCSI
• Fellowship of the royol college of physicians London FRCP London (UK)
• Member of the british society of Rheumatolgy BSR
• Fellowship of Rheumatology KIMS kuwait Institute for medical specialization .
• Rheumatology Clinical attachment at the academic rheumatology unit , Bristol Royal Infirmary , University of Bristol , University of West of England , Bristol , Uk .
• Member of Kuwait Medical Association KMA
• Member of Kuwait Association of Rheumatology KAR
• Clinical Tutor At faculty of Medicine , Kuwait University
• Clinical tutor for post graduate residents KIMS
• Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasound sonography of European League against Rheumatism EULAR
• Postgraduate University of Barcelona Degree of Expert in MSK-US 2019.
• Graduate of The Royal College of Surgeons – Dublin Ireland RCSI
• Fellowship of the royol college of physicians London FRCP London (UK)
• Member of the british society of Rheumatolgy BSR
• Fellowship of Rheumatology KIMS kuwait Institute for medical specialization .
• Rheumatology Clinical attachment at the academic rheumatology unit , Bristol Royal Infirmary , University of Bristol , University of West of England , Bristol , Uk .
• Member of Kuwait Medical Association KMA
• Member of Kuwait Association of Rheumatology KAR
• Clinical Tutor At faculty of Medicine , Kuwait University
• Clinical tutor for post graduate residents KIMS
• Certified Musculoskeletal Ultrasound sonography of European League against Rheumatism EULAR
• Postgraduate University of Barcelona Degree of Expert in MSK-US 2019.
Dr. Zaid Alrawi
Deputy Chair
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr.Zaid Mahmoud Alrawi graduated in Medicine at Al-Mustansiriyah University College of Medicine 2002 in Baghdad – Iraq. Completed a five-year Rheumatology residency in Sweden at Blekinge Hospital and Lund University Hospital. Involved in research projects, teaching & training medical students and resident doctor Published publication on Intestinal Dysbyosis &Systemic sclerosis and ongoing research on Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment and Dysbiosis. Excellent experience in Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography as an efficient advanced tool in diagnosis and follow up of rheumatic diseases. Plus Ultrasound guided injection
Research Committee
Dr. Ahmed Zayat
Committee Chair
Senior Consultant of Rheumatology
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Ahmed Salem Zayat a senior consultant of rheumatology and a chairman of therapeutic (P& T) committee at the University Hospital Sharjah, UAE. Hold a of Master of Science (MSc) from university of Leeds, UK (2007), Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK (2009), Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Leeds, UK (2012), and RCP Rheumatology Specialty Certificate Examination (2013).
Dr. Zayat had been awarded several times; Local Clinical Excellence Award, Bradford teaching hospitals, 2018, National Institute for health research (NIHR) clinical Lectureship Award, 2013, Howard Bird First Prize, Yorkshire Educational Training Programme 2013, Second Prize, Yorkshire Educational Training Programme 2012, and Distinction in Medical Imaging MSc program, University of Leeds 2007. Dr. Zayat has many publications and presented at different national and international conferences.
Dr. Rajaie Namas
Deputy Chair
Clinical Assistant Professor
AbuDhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Rajaie Namas, MD, is Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in 2017, Dr. Namas served at the University of Michigan as a Clinical Lecturer and was supported by the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. He was then promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Namas received his medical degree from the University of Tripoli, Libya. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, followed by his residency in Internal Medicine at Hurly Medical Center/Michigan State University in Flint, Michigan, US. Dr. Namas completed his fellowship in Rheumatology at the Wayne State University/Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, US.
Dr. Namas is currently active in numerous research projects focused on treatment strategies, measures of outcome, and translational studies of potential laboratory markers of disease activity.
He has multiple publications and awards in the field of Rheumatology, and is a reviewer on multiple peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Namas is a member and fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and American College of Physicians.
Women's Health in Rheumatic Diseases
Dr. Samar Al-Emadi
Committee Chair
Senior Consultant Rheumatologist
Doha, Qatar
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Dr. Samar Al-Emadi is a Senior Consultant Rheumatologist, Head of Rheumatology Division at Hamad Medical Corporation.
Fellowship Program Director in Rheumatology, Hamad Medical Corporation. an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and is a faculty member for Clinical Teaching Program in Hamad Medical Corporation and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, and Stanford Faculty Development Center for Clinical Teachers.
Fellowship Program Director in Rheumatology, Hamad Medical Corporation. an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and is a faculty member for Clinical Teaching Program in Hamad Medical Corporation and Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, and Stanford Faculty Development Center for Clinical Teachers.
Dr. Al-Emadi received her medical degree from the King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah, KSA.1995.
Double board certified in internal medicine (American board of internal Medicine and Royal college of physician and surgeon of Canada ) also double board certified in Rheumatology from American college of rheumatology and Royal College Of Physician Canada 2005 .Had special interest in Pregnancy and Rheumatic disease ,where she had extended fellowship in Toronto with Prof Karl Laskin .Established the first structured pregnancy and rheumatic disease clinic in Hamad General Hospital. Qatar
She has also completed Executive Master of Business Administration degree from London Business School (London -UK-LBS) 2018.
Currently, Dr. Samar Al-Emadi is a member of multiple corporate committees, member of the Governance and Strategy of Hamad Medical Corporation Research Committee, and Steering Committee for OPD Development. She is also a member of multiple committees locally and regionally, multiple advisory boards.
Dr. Al-Emadi has received multiple research grants. She already has several publication in peer reviewed journals, and is also involved in multiple RCT as a PI and Co-PI. Dr. Al Emadi is a speaker in multiple local and regional conferences. Had several awards, Best Team Research Award 2015 and recently Chairman Recognition Award 2018.
Dr. Beena Hameed
Deputy Chair
Consultant Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr Beena Hameed, Consultant rheumatologist, King’s college Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Dr Beena obtained MBBS from Pakistan and received fellowship in internal medicine from college of physicians and surgeons, Pakistan. She completed specialist training in Rheumatology and General Medicine from London deanery. She undertook a Masters in Rheumatology from King’s college London, UK.
She has been actively involved in research, teaching, training and lecturing as an invited speaker at local and international meetings. She has published a number of articles in renowned medical and rheumatology journals.
Rheumatology Medical Library
Dr. Abeer Ahmed Abdulelhamid
Adult Rheumatology Medical Library Chairman
Specialist Rheumatology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Abeer Ahmed Abdulelhamid has MRCP-UK and a Master of rheumatology from Benha University-Egypt. Deer hold a position of a Consultant of Rheumatology at Nasser Hospital-Ministry of Health of Egypt, and a specialist of Rheumatology at the Emirates Health Services-UAE.
Dr. Abeer has around18 years’ experience in treating patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases. As well, Dr. Abeer has special interest in researches especially in as Antithrombin 111 in rheumatoid arthritis patients and cardiovascular diseases in Behcet
Dr. Abeer is a member of Egypt Rheumatology and Rehabilitation association, Member of Egyptian medical Syndicate, and member of OSR
Dr. Al Sarhan
Pediatric Rheumatology Library Chairman
Pediatrics Resident
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Al Sarhan has a membership of royal college of pediatrics and child (MRCPCH). Currently Dr. Al sarhan is a pediatrics’ resident- PGY4 / at the specialty of rheumatology, accredited by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, and affiliated with Mohammed Bin Rashid University Of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Al Sarhan is a member of Infectious disease committee o At Al-Jalila children’s specialty hospital. AS well, Dr. Al Sarhan was a Team leader at Premiere Urgence International organization (Duhok and Mosul cities/ Iraq) – September 2017- June 2018