Hosted by The Royal Hospital · Aligned with Oman Vision 2040
RHIC 2026 — The Royal Hospital International Congress
Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman · Oman Vision 2040

Scientific Programme

Five days of learning, innovation & collaboration across every specialty.

Programme at a Glance

Discover Five Days of Learning, Innovation & Collaboration

Explore a comprehensive multidisciplinary programme designed to bring together leading experts, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals from around the world.

From inspiring keynote lectures and interactive panel discussions to hands-on workshops and research presentations, RHIC 2026 offers an engaging scientific experience across a wide range of medical specialties.

Date 13–17 December 2026
Venue Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC), Muscat
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Inside The Royal Hospital — medical equipment in teal light

Programme Highlights

Experience a World-Class Scientific Programme

World-Class Keynote Lectures

Hear from internationally renowned healthcare leaders and distinguished experts sharing the latest advances in medicine, research, technology, and patient care.

Multidisciplinary Scientific Sessions

Explore evidence-based discussions, clinical updates, and emerging trends across multiple healthcare specialties.

Interactive Panel Discussions

Engage with experts through multidisciplinary discussions addressing current challenges, innovations, and future directions.

Case-Based Learning

Learn through real-world clinical cases, practical experiences, and expert-led discussions designed to enhance everyday practice.

Hands-on Workshops

Develop practical skills through simulation-based and procedure-focused workshops led by experienced clinicians and educators.

* Separate registration required.

Research & Innovation

Discover the latest scientific research through oral presentations, poster sessions, and innovative healthcare initiatives from Oman and around the world.

Programme Schedule

Your Congress Journey at a Glance

RHIC 2026 offers a carefully curated scientific journey, bringing together internationally renowned experts, multidisciplinary scientific sessions, interactive workshops, cutting-edge research, and valuable networking opportunities.

  1. Sunday 13 December 2026

    Pre-Congress Workshops

    Interactive hands-on workshops designed to enhance practical skills across selected specialties.

  2. Monday 14 December 2026

    Opening Day

    • Opening Ceremony
    • Keynote & Plenary Sessions
    • Scientific Parallel Programme
    • Healthcare Exhibition Opens
  3. Tuesday 15 December 2026

    Scientific Programme

    • Scientific Parallel Sessions
    • Panel Discussions
    • Research & Poster Presentations
    • Healthcare Exhibition
    • Networking Opportunities
  4. Wednesday 16 December 2026

    Scientific Programme

    • Scientific Parallel Sessions
    • Panel Discussions
    • Research Presentations
    • Healthcare Exhibition
    • Closing Session
  5. Thursday 17 December 2026

    Post-Congress Workshops

    Advanced workshops offering focused, hands-on learning led by distinguished faculty.

Scientific Tracks

Explore Healthcare Without Boundaries

RHIC 2026 features a multidisciplinary scientific programme covering the latest developments across clinical medicine, surgery, nursing, healthcare management, research, and emerging technologies. Each track has been developed by leading experts to provide evidence-based learning, practical insights, and opportunities for professional development.

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Adult Oncology test

1 day 16 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Suad Al KharousiDirector of NOC, Royal Hospital
  • 08:30 AM 08:45 AM Lecture
    Navigating the Metastatic Frontier: The Frontline ADC Revolution and precision Endocrine sequencing
    Speaker
    Dr Ahmed GadConsultant, Royal Hospital
  • 08:45 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    Reshaping curative Early-stage breast cancer: Biologically Driven Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Strafitication
    Speaker
    Dr Suad Al KharousiDirector of NOC, Royal Hospital
  • 09:00 AM 09:15 AM Lecture
    Precision De-escalation and Ultra-Hypofractionation: Omission, 5 Fraction Paradigms, and Nodal Evolution
    Speaker
    Dr Thuraya Al HajriHead of Radiation Oncology Department Royal Hospital
  • 09:15 AM 09:45 AM Lecture
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Dr NamisRoyal Hospital
  • 09:45 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    Breaking the first-line Barrier: Targeted Combinations and immunotherapy in metastatic CRC
    Speaker
    Dr Abdullah Al AlwiConsultant, Royal Hospital
  • 10:50 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    Paradigm Shifts in Curative CRC: Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT)
    Speaker
    Dr Ayman NadaConsultant, Royal Hospital
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Precision Pelvic Radiotherapy: Organ Preservation Strate
    Speaker
    Dr May AshourConsultant/ A.professor Radiation Oncology, Royal Hospital
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Dr Khalid Al SaadiRoyal Hospital
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:45 PM Lecture
    The Resection Re-evaluation:Systemic Escalation vs. Radiation in Curative Upper GI Adenocarcinoma
    Speaker
    Dr Mohamed Al DeraConsultant, Royal Hospital
  • 01:45 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Precision and Personalization in Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancers
  • 02:00 PM 02:15 PM Lecture
    The Evolving Role of Radiotherapy in Oligometastatic Disease
    Speaker
    Dr Balaji SubramanianRoyal Hospital
  • 02:15 PM 02:45 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 02:15 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Gamila OmarHead, Medical Oncology Department Royal Hospital
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Anesthesia

1 day 15 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

15 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:15 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Moderator
    Dr Huda Al KhaliliOMSenior Consultant, Anesthesia & Critical Care Director, Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care Royal Hospital, Oman
  • 08:15 AM 09:00 AM Keynote
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Prof Dr Dorel SăndescROProfessor of Anesthesia & Critical Care General Manager, Emergency County Clinical Hospital Timișoara President, Expert Commission, Ministry of Health, Romania
  • 09:00 AM 09:20 AM Lecture
    Before the Drop: AI-Driven Hypotension Prediction Index. A New Era in Hemodynamic Stability
    Speaker
    Dr Murali TSINConsultant, Anaesthesia and Pain Management Apollo Specialty Hospital, Bangalore, India
  • 09:20 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    When the Roadmap Is Rewritten: Navigating the Difficult Pediatric Airway in Congenital Heart Disease – Anatomy, Malformations, and Anesthetic Mastery
    Speaker
    Dr Madan MaddaliOMSr Consultant Cardiac anesthesia, Department of cardiac anesthesia, NHC Royal Hospital, Oman
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Outside the OR Walls, Not Outside the Risk: Pediatric NORA – Challenges, Safety, and the New Frontier of Anesthesia
    Speaker
    Dr Faisal Al BalushiOMSenior Consultant, Pediatric Anesthesia Department of Anesthesia, Sohar Hospital, Oman
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    Neurotoxicity: Protecting the developing brain and decoding truths
    Speaker
    Dr Mohammed Al TamimiOMConsultant, Neuroanesthesia Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care Khoula Hospital, Oman
  • 10:50 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    Small Patients, Big Challenges: Anesthetic Management of Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
    Speaker
    Dr Ishaq Al AmriOMSenior Consultant, Cardiac Anesthesia Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, NHC Royal Hospital, Oman
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Full Stomach, Empty Evidence! Consensus and Controversies about Aspiration in the parturient
    Speaker
    Dr Sunil T PandyaINConsultant, Anaesthesia, Obstetric Critical Care & Pain Medicine Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine & Critical Care AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Two Patients, One Heart: Risk Stratification and Hemodynamic Challenges in the Obstetric Cardiac Patient
    Speaker
    Dr Azza Al AbriOMSr Consultant Cardiac Anesthesia, Anesthesia Departement, Sultant Qaboos Medical city, Oman
  • 11:50 AM 12:10 PM Lecture
    Labor Analgesia: Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE) and pharmacological options (CSE/Remifentanil)
    Speaker
    Dr Said Al MandhariOMSr Consultant Obstetric Anesthesia, Anesthesia & Critical Care, Rustaq Hospital, Oman
  • 12:10 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Enhanced Recovery (ERAC): Optimizing knife-to-skin to maternal bonding
    Speaker
    Dr Sunil T PandyaINConsultant, Anaesthesia, Obstetric Critical Care & Pain Medicine Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine & Critical Care AIG Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Advancing Anaesthesia for Interventional Pulmonology: Current Practices and Future Directions
    Speaker
    Dr Murali TSINConsultant, Anaesthesia and Pain Management Apollo Specialty Hospital, Bangalore, India
  • 01:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Panel Discussion — Pros vs. Cons: Decoding the science behind Anesthesia Monitors and Machines
    Speakers
    Panelists:
    Moderator: Dr SanjeevSenior Specialist, Anesthesia, Royal Hospital
  • 03:00 PM 03:15 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 03:15 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Huda Al KhaliliOMSenior Consultant, Anesthesia & Critical Care Director, Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care Royal Hospital, Oman
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Cardiology

1 day 37 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

15 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:10 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Najib AlRawahiOmanDirector of National Heart Center, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital (Oman)
  • 08:10 AM 08:20 AM Lecture
    Narrow Complex SVT: Refractory Management
    Speaker
    Dr Ghalib Al HinaiOmanConsultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist National Heart Center, Royal Hospital (Oman)
  • 08:20 AM 08:30 AM Lecture
    Life-Threatening Pediatric Supraventricular Tachycardia: From Acute Resuscitation to ECMO and Catheter Ablation
    Speaker
    Dr Ishaq Al Aamri, MD, FRCPCOmanSenior Consultant, Cardiac Anesthesia National Heart Center, Royal Hospital (Oman)
  • 08:30 AM 08:40 AM Lecture
    Bradycardia: Emergency Pacing Indications
    Speaker
    Dr Mohammed Najib AlRawahiOmanNational Heart Center, Royal Hospital (Oman)
  • 08:40 AM 08:50 AM Lecture
    AFib: Acute Rate vs. Rhythm in the ER
    Speaker
    Dr. Ghalib AlHinaiConsultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 08:50 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    WPW: The Asymptomatic Pre-excitation Dilemma
    Speaker
    Dr. Ismail Al-AbriConsultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 09:00 AM 09:10 AM Lecture
    Channelopathies: Long QT Screening
    Speaker
    Dr. Mohammed Najib AlRawahiConsultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 09:10 AM 09:20 AM Lecture
    Device Emergencies: Troubleshooting the ICD Shock
    Speaker
    Dr. Najib AlRawahiConsultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 09:20 AM 09:30 AM Lecture
    Syncope: The role of Implantable Loop Recorders
    Speaker
    Dr. Ghalib AlHinaiConsultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 09:30 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    STEMI: Management of the Left Main/LAD "Widowmaker"
    Speaker
    Dr. Khalid AlSaidiCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 09:40 AM 09:50 AM Lecture
    NSTEMI: Risk Stratification & Timing of Intervention
    Speaker
    Dr. Reda Mahmoud El SayedCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 09:50 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:40 AM Lecture
    Complex Coronary Intervention: Contemporary Strategies and Challenging Cases
    Speaker
    Dr. Adil AlJabriCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 10:40 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    MI Complication: Acute Mitral Regurgitation (Flail Leaflet)
    Speaker
    Dr. Kamla AlWehabiCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 10:50 AM 11:00 AM Lecture
    MICS- National Heart Center Experience
    Speaker
    Dr Qasim AlAbriCardiac Surgery Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    Aortic Aneurysm: Screening and Referral
    Speaker
    Dr. Shabib AlAsmiCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 11:10 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    Refractory Angina: Optimization Strategies
    Speaker
    Dr Tasnim AlRashdiCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 11:20 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Cardiogenic Shock: Escalation to Impella/ECMO
    Speaker
    Dr Kumait AlLawatiCardiac Intensivist consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 11:30 AM 11:40 AM Lecture
    HFpEF: The Challenges of Diastolic Failure
    Speaker
    DR. Amna Al BusaidiCardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 11:40 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Aortic Stenosis: TAVI vs. SAVR Decision Making
    Speaker
    DR. Hatim AlLawatiCardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 11:50 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Mitral valve disease: From medical to percutaneous treatment options.
    Speaker
    Dr. Khalid AlSaidiCardiology Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 12:00 PM 12:10 PM Lecture
    Cardiac Amyloidosis: A New Era of Disease-Modifying Therapy
    Speaker
    Dr. Kumayl Al-LawatiCardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 12:10 PM 12:20 PM Lecture
    Contemporary Advanced Heart Failure Surgery: from MCS to Heart Transplantation
    Speaker
    Dr Waleed AlBadiCardiac Surgery Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 12:20 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:40 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Dr Qasim AlAbriCardiac Surgery Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 01:40 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Evolution of structural cardiac therapies. (potpourri of cases).
    Speaker
    DR. Hatim AlLawatiCardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 01:50 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Tailoring the Right Treatment
    Speaker
    Dr Arif Al BulushiConsultant Cardiologist, Advanced Heary Failure & Transplant Cardiology, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 01:50 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Neonatal Cyanosis: Ductal Dependent Lesions
    Speaker
    Dr Abdullah Al BalushiPediatric Cardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 02:00 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Large VSD: Failure to Thrive & Timing of Closure
    Speaker
    Dr Salim Al MaskariPediatric Cardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 02:10 PM 02:20 PM Lecture
    Tetralogy of Fallot: Managing the "Tet Spell"
    Speaker
    Dr Asim Al BalushiPediatric Cardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 02:20 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Lifelong Care and Contemporary Challenges
    Speaker
    Dr Rouqiya AlHajriAdult Congenital Heart Disease Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 02:30 PM 02:40 PM Lecture
    The Future of Congenital Heart Intervention: Valves, Stents, and Hybrid Procedures
    Speaker
    Dr Khalid AlAlawiPediatric Cardiology Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 02:40 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Dr Hamood AlKindiPediatric Cardiac Surgery Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Perioperative Management of the Fontan Circulation: From Functional Physiology to Fontan Failure
    Speaker
    Dr Madan Maddali, MDSenior consultant cardiac anesthesia. National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital, National Heart Center
  • 03:00 PM 03:10 PM Lecture
    Precision Surgery for Complex Congenital Heart Disease
    Speaker
    Dr Hamood AlKindiPediatric Cardiac Surgery Senior Consultant, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital
  • 03:10 PM 03:20 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 03:20 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Najib AlRawahiOmanDirector of National Heart Center, National Heart Center, The Royal Hospital (Oman)
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Child Health

1 day 12 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:10 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 08:10 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    Update of AHA-PALS
    Speaker
    Dr. Said Al ObaidainiPediatric Emergency Consultant, Child Health Royal Hospital
  • 09:00 AM 09:20 AM Lecture
    Safe Discharge from the Emergency Department – What Every Paediatrician Must Know
    Speaker
    Dr. Sufyan Al RahbiPediatric Emergency Consultant, Child Health Royal Hospital
  • 09:20 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    Neonatal acute liver failure, practical approach
    Speaker
    Dr. Qasim Al BahlaniPediatric hepatogastroentrology consultant, Child Health / Royal Hospital
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Keynote Speech — Ai augmented paediatrician: what should we use and what should we avoid?
    Speaker
    Dr. Bassam Alomar (KSA)KSAPediatric Emergency Consultant, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs /KSA
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Lecture
    Power of MDT in Challenging Cases
    Speaker
    Dr. Ali Al MaawaliGeneral Paediatric and Complex Care, Child Health / Royal Hospital
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    End-of-Life Care: Basics of Pediatric Palliative Care
    Speaker
    Dr. Ahmed Jaafar (Kwt)KuwaitPaediatric Complex Care Consultant, Jahra Hospital
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    End-of-Life Care: Basics of Pediatric Palliative Care
    Speaker
    Dr. Khalid Al Ghamdi (KSA)KSAPaediatric Palliative Care Consultant, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC)
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    A Year review in Pediatrics
    Speaker
    Dr. Saniya Al HusainiGeneral Pediatric Consultant, Child Health / Royal Hospital
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Febrile seizures: The myth we still believe!
    Speaker
    Dr. Nadia Al AzriPaediatric neurology consultant, Child Health / Royal Hospital
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    GINA 2026 & Beyond: The End of SABA-Only Treatment in Children"
    Speaker
    Dr. Husaini Al LawatiPaediatric Pulmologist consultant, Child Health / Royal Hospital
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Clinical Biochemistry

1 day 14 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

15 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:15 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Manal Al KindiSr Consultant Clinical Biochemistry, Royal Hospital/Clinical Biochemistry
  • 08:15 AM 08:45 AM Lecture
    Generative AI in precision medicine
    Speaker
    Dr Fahad Al ZadjaliOmanPHD/Associate Professor, Dean of Oman College of Health sciences
    Moderator
    Dr Khawla Al Musalhi
  • 08:45 AM 09:15 AM Lecture
    How AI empower patient care
    Speaker
    Mr Umar AnsariGlobal Head of Clinical AI, Abbott
    Moderator
    Dr Khawla Al Musalhi
  • 09:15 AM 09:45 AM Lecture
    Green Lab lecture (TBA)
    Moderator
    Dr Khawla Al Musalhi
  • 09:45 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Lecture
    Keynote Speech — Oman Genome lecture (TBA)
    Speaker
    Prof Khalid Al RasadiProfessor Clinical Biochemistry, Director of Medical research Centre/SQUH
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Blood-Based Biomarkers of Neurodegenerative Disorders
    Speaker
    Dr Laila Abdul WarithAEPathologist/Chief Excutive Officer, Diagnostic Cluster M42, National Reference Laboratory, UAE
    Moderator
    Dr. Elham Al Risi
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Decoding the Biochemistry of Women's health
    Speaker
    Dr Nafila Al RiyamiSr Consultant Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry/SQUH
    Moderator
    Dr. Elham Al Risi
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Bone Turnover Markers: Current Evidence and Clinical Use
    Speaker
    Dr Salima Al MaqbaliConsultant Chemical pathologist & metabolic diseases, Sohar Hospital
    Moderator
    Dr. Elham Al Risi
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Newborn screening program in Oman
    Speaker
    Dr Huda Al MahdaliSr Consultant Biochemical Genetics, CPHL
    Moderator
    Dr. Moza Al Nabhani
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Lpa lecture (TBA)
    Speaker
    Dr Khalid Al WailiSr Consultant Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry/SQUH
    Moderator
    Dr. Moza Al Nabhani
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Cardiovascular Biomarkers across the Continuum of Care
    Speaker
    Dr Manal Al KindiSr Consultant Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry/Royal Hospital
    Moderator
    Dr. Moza Al Nabhani
  • 03:00 PM 03:15 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 03:15 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
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Diabetes & Endocrinology

1 day 13 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:25 AM Lecture
    Approach to Short Stature in Children: When to Reassure and When to Refer
    Speaker
    Dr Azza Al ShidhaniSenior Consultant Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
  • 08:25 AM 08:50 AM Lecture
    Precocious puberty: workup and treatment/ thyroid
    Speaker
    Dr Nasra Al JafariSenior Consultant Suhar Hospital
  • 08:50 AM 09:15 AM Lecture
    Adrenal Crisis in Children: A Pediatric Emergency You Can’t Miss
    Speaker
    Dr Elham AteeqSenior Consultant Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)
  • 09:15 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Prevention and Management Updates
    Speaker
    Dr Maimona Al QanoobiSenior Consultant Al Nahdha Hospital
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    Technology in Diabetes Care
  • 10:50 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    The female face of diabetes
    Speaker
    Dr Noor Al BusaidiSenior Consultant & Director National Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (NDEC)
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    the when and how of osteoporosis care
    Speaker
    Dr Najat Al HarthiSenior Consultant National Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (NDEC)
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    mastering thyroid function test interpretation
    Speaker
    Dr Ali Al MuqbaliSenior Consultant National Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (NDEC)
  • 11:50 AM 12:10 PM Lecture
    Facing Prolactinomas
    Speaker
    Dr Hilal Al MusalhiSenior Consultant National Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (NDEC)
  • 12:10 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    PANEL DISCUSSION — TBA
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
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Urology

1 day 28 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

14 December 2026
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Introduction to RH Urology
    Speaker
    Dr Qais Al HootiOMConsultant Urologist, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Small Renal Mass: Surgery in the Era of Ablative Therapy
    Speaker
    Dr KhurramOMConsultant Urologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Outcome and Predictors of Partial Nephrectomy / Partial Nephrectomy for Large, Endophytic and Hilar Tumors
    Speaker
    Dr Mohamed (Resident)OMResident, OMSB, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Semi-Live Surgery: Partial Nephrectomy for Special Cases
    Speaker
    Prof Sung Hoo HongSouth KoreaProfessor of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, South Korea
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Future Perspectives in RCC Management
    Speaker
    Prof Karim BensalahFRProfessor of Urology, Rennes University Hospital (CHU Rennes), France
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Immunotherapy in RCC: Current Evidence and Future Directions
    Speaker
    Dr Deborah MukherjiUAEMedical Oncologist, Dubai-based expatriate speaker, UAE / Dubai
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Outcomes and Predictors of IVC Thrombectomy in Patients with RCC
    Speaker
    Dr Nama (Resident)OMResident, OMSB, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Role of Radical Cystectomy and ePLND in NMIBC
    Speaker
    Prof Hassan Abol-EneinEGProfessor of Urology, Urology-Nephrology Center, Al Mansoura, Egypt
  • Time TBC Lecture
    NMIBC Pathway and Duration of Follow-up
    Speaker
    Dr Amani (Resident)OMResident, OMSB, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    RPLND in the Era of Robotic Surgery
    Speaker
    Dr Majid Al RumayyanSAUrologist, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Testicular Cancer Trends in the Omani Population
    Speaker
    Dr Maitha Al HabsiOMUrologist, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Updates in Large Renal Stone Management: Standard / Mini-PCNL
    Speaker
    Dr S. K. PalINUrologist, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi, India
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Prone vs Supine PCNL / Standard vs Micro-PCNL (Debate)
    Speaker
    Dr Ishfaq Ahmed GeelaniINUrologist, Private Hospital, Delhi, India
  • Time TBC Lecture
    FANS for Large Renal Stones
    Speaker
    Dr Vineet GauharSingaporeUrologist, Singapore
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Stone Disease in Oman: Management of Acute Ureteric Obstruction
    Speaker
    Dr Suha (Resident)OMResident, OMSB, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Predictors of ESWL Success / Current Role of ESWL in Ureteric Stones
    Speaker
    Dr Haifa (Resident)OMResident, OMSB, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Anastomotic Urethroplasty: Transecting vs Non-Transecting
    Speaker
    Dr MuawiaOMUrologist, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Erectile Dysfunction after Urethroplasty
    Speaker
    Dr Abdullah Al NaimiQAUrologist, Hamad Medical City, Qatar
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Urethroplasty of Challenging Cases and Training Tips
    Speaker
    Dr Pankaj JoshiINUrologist, UROKUL / Kulkarni Uro Surgery Institute, India
  • Time TBC Lecture
    New Trends in BPH Management
    Speaker
    Dr Khalid Al RumaihiQAUrologist, Hamad Medical City, Qatar
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Female Urology Training and SUI Management in the Tape Era
    Speaker
    Dr Intisar Al HashmiOMUrologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Functional Urology: Advances and Emerging Technologies
    Speaker
    Dr Abdullah GhaziSAUrologist, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Sperm DNA Fragmentation: Where Do We Stand?
    Speaker
    Dr Ahmed Al SaidiOMUrologist, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Chronic Pelvic Pain and Prostatitis: MDT Management
    Speaker
    Dr Ahmed MajzoubOMUrologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Renal Transplantation in Oman: National Organ Transplantation Program
    Speaker
    Dr FerozOMUrologist, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Research in Urology for Residents
    Speaker
    Prof Ahmed ShokeirEGProfessor of Urology, Urology-Nephrology Center, Al Mansoura, Egypt
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Importance of Meta-analysis and Systematic Review in Guidelines
    Speaker
    Dr Hamidreza ShemshakiOMUrologist, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • Time TBC Lecture
    AI in Research: Applications in Surgical Specialties
    Speaker
    Dr AbdulHakimOMResearcher / Surgeon, OMSB, Oman
All tracks

Emergency Medicine

1 day 16 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:10 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Rashid Al AraimiConsultant, DG Royal Hospital
  • 08:10 AM 08:30 AM Lecture
    Termination of Resuscitation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Evidence, Ethics, and Outcomes
    Speaker
    Dr Humood Al HajriConsultant, CDAA
  • 08:30 AM 08:50 AM Lecture
    The Crash Airway: Predicting and Preventing Peri-Intubation Collapse in the ED
    Speaker
    Dr Abdulmonim Al FarsiSr. Consultant, DG Royal Hospital
  • 08:50 AM 09:10 AM Lecture
    Humanizing Resuscitation: Bringing Compassion to Critical Care
    Speaker
    Dr Nisreen MaghrabyKSAConsultant, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group (KSA)
  • 09:10 AM 09:30 AM Lecture
    The Expanding Hematoma: Modern Strategies to Change the Course of ICH
    Speaker
    Dr Samya Al MazroeiConsultant, DG Khoula Hospital
  • 09:30 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
    Speaker
    Dr Rashid Al AraimiConsultant, DG Royal Hospital
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:55 AM Lecture
    Pulmonary Embolism in the ED: what has changed in 2026?
    Speaker
    Dr Aisha Al KhamisiConsultant, University Medical City
  • 10:55 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine: Has implementation outpaced credentialing
    Speaker
    Dr Julina Md. NoorConsultant, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah (Malaysia)
  • 11:20 AM 11:35 AM Lecture
    A Better ED for Older Adults: Building Age-Friendly, Patient-Centered Care
    Speaker
    TBC
  • 11:35 AM 12:05 PM Lecture
    When the ED Goes Virtual: Technology Reshaping Emergency Care
    Speaker
    Dr Sameer MasoodCanadaConsultant, University Health Network (Canada)
  • 12:05 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Stroke: Beyond Time - The Evolution Toward Tissue-Based Treatment
    Speaker
    Dr Ali Al BalushiSr. Consultant, DG Khoula Hospital
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Alcohol Withdrawal: Does Phenobarbital Deliver Better Outcomes?
    Speaker
    Dr Al Yaqdhan Al AtbiConsultant, Medical City for Military and Security Services
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Evidence-Based Trauma Resuscitation in 2026: Top 5 Do's and Don'ts
    Speaker
    Dr Rihab Al LawatiConsultant, DG. Khoula Hospital
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Should the Next Dollar Go to Trauma Systems or Trauma Centers
    Speaker
    Dr Hassan AL BalushiConsultant, Sohar Hospital
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Demystifying Ventricular Assist Device Malfunction in the Emergency Department
    Speaker
    Dr Kumait Al LawatiConsultant, DG Royal Hospital
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Abdulmonim Al FarsiSr. Consultant, DG Royal Hospital
All tracks

Employee Health & Wellness

1 day 14 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Keynote
    Three Generations, One Workplace: Why Culture Is the Real Wellbeing Strategy
    Speaker
    Ms Sarah SchwabFounder & CEO The Experience Accelerator
  • 08:30 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    PANEL DISCUSSION — Organizational Wellbeing
    Speakers
    Dr Jamal Al Khudoori
    H.E. Hussain Al LawatiMember of the Consultative Assembly Majlis A’Shura
    Ms Sarah SchwabFounder & CEO The Experience Accelerator
    Dr Jokha Al Kalbani
  • 09:00 AM 09:20 AM Lecture
    Practicle strategies in coping with change for achieving work life balance
    Speaker
    H.E. Hussain Al LawatiMember of the Consultative Assembly Majlis A’Shura
  • 09:20 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    Inclusive leadership: Fostering a supportive environment
    Speaker
    Dr Nasser AL AzriDG Human Resources, Ministry of Health
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Building a Resilient Workforce
    Speaker
    Ms. Bushra al HendiGCC-based organizational development and wellbeing strategist, Government and organizational development
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    The Adaptability Intelligence Model
    Speaker
    Ms. Neelam HarjaniCorporate Wellbeing Director, Inspire Wellness
  • 10:50 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    PANEL DISCUSSION — The Evolving Role of Leadership in Supporting Healthcare Workers
    Speakers
    Ms. Neelam HarjaniCorporate Wellbeing Director, Inspire Wellness
    Ms. Bushra al HendiGCC-based organizational development and wellbeing strategist, Government and organizational development
    Dr Suad Al IsmailiDirector, Patient Safety & Quality Department Royal Hospital
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Stress decoded: evidence-based strategies for a heathier mind
    Speaker
    Dr Suad Al IsmailiDirector of Quality and Patient Safety, Royal Hospital
  • 12:20 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Psychological Safety for thriving environment
    Speaker
    Ms. Neelam HarjaniCorporate Wellbeing Director, Inspire Wellness
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Building a positive workplace relationship
    Speaker
    Mr. Mohammed Al Qasmi
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks and Overview of the Royal Hospital Wellbeing Competition & Recognition of the Winner
    Speakers
    Dr Farhana Al OthmaniChairperson, Employee Health & Wellness Committee Royal Hospital
    Dr Moza Al Yahyaei
All tracks

Surgery

3 days 72 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Registration
    Registration
  • 08:00 AM 08:25 AM Lecture
    Entrustable Professional Activities as a Tool for Accrediation
    Speaker
    Dr. Mike HallisseyGBUniversity of Birmingham
  • 08:30 AM 08:55 AM Lecture
    From Vision to Reality: Building Sustainable Surgical Programs and Lasting Legacies (Joint talk with Thoracic Track)
    Speaker
    Dr. Donna MaziakCAUniversity of Ottawa
  • 09:00 AM 10:30 AM Registration
    Opening Ceremony
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
    Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM 11:15 AM Lecture
    MIS and the Surgeon: The Unseen Physical and Mental Toll
    Speaker
    Dr. Mohammed Abo HilalaJOUniversity of Jordan
  • 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Improving Outcomes of Gastric Cancer Treatment
    Speaker
    Prof. Jimmy SoNational University Hospital
  • 11:30 AM 11:45 AM Lecture
    Appendectomy for Ulcerative Colitis: a Small Operation for a Complex Disease
    Speaker
    Dr. Jimmy WiggersNLAmsterdam UMC
  • 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Establishing a Robotic Colorectal Surgery Program: From Vision to Excellence
    Speaker
    Prof. Ahmed EL HadiSAKing Faisal Specialist Hospital
  • 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Lecture
    Development of Robotic Surgery in Gastrointestinal Surgery in High Volume Centers
    Speaker
    Prof. Fabrizio PanaroPrincesse Grace Hospital, Monaco
  • 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Panel
    Q&A
    Moderators
    Dr. Amr Redha
    Dr. Salim Al Rahbi
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
    Moderators
    Dr. Amr Redha
    Dr. Salim Al Rahbi
  • 01:30 PM 01:45 PM Lecture
    Are We Over or Undertreating HPB Oncology with MIS Surgery?
    Speaker
    Dr. Mohammed Abo HilalaJOUniversity of Jordan
  • 01:45 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Artificial Intelligence in HPB Surgery: from Imaging to Decision-Making
    Speaker
    Dr. Yousef Al MuhannaKWGeneral Ahmadi Hospital - Kuwait Oil Company
  • 02:00 PM 02:15 PM Lecture
    Gallbladder Polyps and Masses: Surgical Indications and Technical Considerations
    Speaker
    Dr. Yahya Al AzriOMThe Royal Hospital
  • 02:15 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Pushing the Boundaries in Cholangiocarcinoma
    Speaker
    Dr. Abdullah Al FariOMSQCCRC
  • 02:30 PM 02:45 PM Lecture
    HPB Surgery in Elderly and Frail Patients
    Speaker
    Dr. Badriya Al UraimiOMMCMSC
  • 02:45 PM 03:00 PM Panel
    Q&A
    Moderators
    Dr. Abdulrahman Al Sidairi
    Dr. Adil Al Zadjali
    Dr. Salah Al Jabri
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Coffee Break
  • 03:30 PM 03:45 PM Lecture
    Challenges in Liver Transplantation
    Speaker
    Dr. Mohammed Al QahtaniSAKing Fahad Specialist Hospital - Dammam
  • 03:45 PM 04:00 PM Lecture
    Pediatric Kidney and Liver Transplants: How to Build a Successful Program
    Speaker
    Dr. Mansour TawfeeqSAKing Fahad Specialist Hospital - Dammam
  • 04:00 PM 04:15 PM Lecture
    Expanding the Living Donor Pool: Pair Exchange, ABO Incompatibility and Altruistic Donation
    Speaker
    Dr. Mohammed Al QahtaniSAKing Fahad Specialist Hospital - Dammam
  • 04:15 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Liver Transplantation in Colorectal Liver Cancer: Expanding Indications
    Speaker
    Dr. Nooreen Al BalushiOMThe Royal Hospital
  • 04:30 PM 04:45 PM Lecture
    Transplant Oncology: Kidney Transplantation in Patients with Previous Malignancy
    Speaker
    Dr. Fatma Al HinaiOMThe Royal Hospital
  • 04:45 PM 05:00 PM Panel
    Q&A
    Moderators
    Dr. Sulaiman Al Maamari
    Dr. Salim Al Riyami
    Dr. Alwarith Al Hashmi
All tracks

Genomic Medicine

1 day 13 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

14 December 2026
  • 11:00 AM 11:05 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    NGC dirctorconsultant, NGC
  • 11:05 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    An integrated multi-omics diagnostic approach to primary mitochondrial diseases
    Speaker
    Dr.Naif al montashiriconsultant
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    The burden of uncertainty: navigating VUS in clinical genetic
    Speaker
    Dr. Aaishaconsultant, NGC
  • 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    HLA service NGC
    Speaker
    Dr.Manal alofaiconsultant, NGC
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:55 PM Lecture
    Transforming prenatal care in highly inbred population :impact of a multidisciplinary board
    Speaker
    Dr. Alowaniconsultant
  • 01:55 PM 02:20 PM Lecture
    Genetic Counseling in the Genomic Era: Managing Complex Results
    Speaker
    Dr. Khadjah bakurconsultant
  • 02:20 PM 02:40 PM Lecture
    Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): Local Experience and Clinical Applications
    Speaker
    Dr. Salwaconsultant, NGC
  • 02:40 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Newborn Screening: Past, Present and Future
    Speaker
    Dr. Osama aldrbashiconsultant
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 03:30 PM 03:50 PM Lecture
    Yield of whole genome in clinical practice
    Speaker
    Dr. Nadia Alhashimiconsultant, NGC
  • 03:50 PM 04:10 PM Lecture
    Building Clinical Trail Readiness for inherited Metabolic Disorders
    Speaker
    Dr. Bushraconsultant, NGC
  • 04:10 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Beyond the Genome: Ehics in Genetic Medicine
    Speaker
    Dr. Mariaconsultant, NGC
  • 04:30 PM 04:45 PM Lecture
    Selected Abstracts
  • 04:45 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
All tracks

Healthcare Legal Affairs

1 day 4 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    التكامل المؤسسي بين القرار الصحي والمسؤولية القانونية والقضائية + القرار الإداري في القطاع الصحي: الأطر التنظيمية وصناعة القرار في البيئات الصحية
    Speaker
    سعادة الدكتور أحمد المنظريسعادة الشيخ عيسى العزري سعادة نصر الصواعي سعادة الدكتور يحيى الحصيبي
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    استراحة
  • 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Lecture
    جلسة نقاشية — المسؤولية الطبية وتداخلها مع القرار الإداري (الإشكالات القانونية والتطبيقات العملية)
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    استراحة الغداء
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    جلسة نقاشية — إدارة المخاطر والجودة في القطاع الصحي (التجارب الميدانية والدروس المستفادة)
  • 02:00 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    جلسة نقاشية — محكمة صورية + توصيات المؤتمر
All tracks

Healthcare Quality & Organizational Excellence

2 days 30 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Registration
    Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Suad Al IsmailiDirector of Quality and Patient Safety, Royal Hospital
  • 11:10 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    Welcome Address: Quality as a Strategic Enabler of Health System Performance
    Speaker
    HE.Dr.Ahmed Al MandhariUndersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Planning and Regulation
  • 11:20 AM 11:40 AM Keynote
    What Makes a High-Performing Healthcare Organization?
  • 11:40 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    WHO Perspective: Global Priorities for Healthcare Quality
  • 12:00 PM 12:20 PM Lecture
    Sustaining Excellence: The Journey of the Saudi Ministry of Health
    Speaker
    Ahmad Al NazwaniKSAنائب المدير العام للتميز المؤسسي بوزارة الصحة و مدير معمل التميز و مدير مشروع جائزة الملك عبدالعزيز للجودة, وزارة الصحة السعودية - KSA
  • 12:20 PM 01:30 PM
    Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    From Strategy to Execution: Delivering Measurable Organizational Results
    Speaker
    Abdullah Ali Al ManiriPublic Health Consultant and strategic Planning Consultant, Ministry of Health
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Measuring Performance: From Data to Decision-Making
    Speaker
    Dr. Ahmad MostafaKSAExecutive Transformation Consultant, KSA
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Continuous Improvement That Delivers Results
    Speaker
    Dr. Yousif Al KhamisiDirector of Governance & Organizational Excellence, University Medical City
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Performance Dashboards: Measuring What Matters
    Speaker
    Dr. Mostafa AbdelwahabUAESection Head of Performance Reporting & Improvement- Department of Health- Abu Dhabi
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Q&A
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Break
  • 03:30 PM 03:50 PM Lecture
    The Tripple Aim is not enough: Introducing the Quadruple aim in value-based healthcare
    Speaker
    Dr. Aisha Hussain O. Al AdabQASenior Consultant Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine - IHI Fellow & Improvement Advisor Hamad Medical Corporation-Hamad Medical Corporation- Qatar
  • 03:50 PM 04:10 PM Lecture
    High-Value Services: Reducing Low-Value Practices Without Compromising Outcomes
    Speaker
    Ms. Rabab Al Lawati - PDOSenior Trainer – Continuous Improvement & Change Management
  • 04:10 PM 04:50 PM Panel
    Beyond cost: advancing value-based healthcare services across the Gulf
    Speaker
    Speakers
    Moderator
    (to be confirmed)
All tracks

Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

1 day 15 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

15 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:20 AM Lecture
    From Sample to Result: Mastering Basic Coagulation Testing
  • 08:20 AM 08:40 AM Lecture
    Laboratory and clinical significance of low VWF
    Speaker
    Dr Muntadhar Sharaf Al MoosawiConsultant Haematologist, Royal Hospital
  • 08:40 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    17 years evaluation of autologous Stem Cell Processing efficiency in a tertiary hospital, Oman
    Speaker
    Dr Hind Khamis Al Balushi (Phd)Head of Stem cell and cellular therapy unit, Royal Hospital
  • 09:00 AM 09:20 AM Lecture
    Screening framework for haemoglobinopathies
    Speaker
    Dr Muna Hashil Al RiyamiSenior Consultant Haematologist, Royal Hospital
  • 09:20 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    Decoding Aberrant Immunophenotypes in acute leukaemia and their implications in diagnosis and MRD detection
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Research in HPLC
    Speaker
    Dr Noor Salim Al BalushiOMSB Senior Resident, OMSB
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:40 AM Lecture
    Research in HPLC
    Speaker
    Dr Noor Salim Al BalushiOMSB Senior Resident, OMSB
  • 10:40 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    Setting G6PD reference ranges in Omani population
    Speaker
    Mrs Salma Salim HamedSenior technical Haematology, Royal Hospital
  • 10:50 AM 11:00 AM Lecture
    To transfuse or not to transfuse?
    Speaker
    Dr Sabria Nasser Al HashamiHead of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine Laboratory, Royal Hospital
  • 11:00 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    Quality assurance in Haematology Lab
    Speaker
    Abdulrhman Salim Al BalushiQuality Officer, Royal Hospital
  • 11:20 AM 11:40 AM Lecture
    KPIs: Performance metrics for blood bank
    Speaker
    Mrs Wijdan Ahmed OudehIncharge of Blood Bank, Royal Hospital
  • 11:40 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Haemovigilance: recognition and accountability
    Speaker
    Mrs Ahlam Abdullah Al AdawiHaemovigilance Officer, Royal Hospital
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Workshop
    Interpretation of Scatter plots
    Speaker
    Dr Halima Wali Al Balushi (Phd)Senior Supervisor Haematology, Royal Hospital
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Workshop
    Coagulation assay interpretation
    Speaker
    Mrs Noora Said Al AmriSenior Supervisor Coagulation, Royal Hospital
All tracks

Histopathology

1 day 10 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

14 December 2026
  • 11:00 AM 11:05 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 11:05 AM 11:25 AM Lecture
    Approach to Soft Tissue Tumors: Pattern-Based Diagnosis
    Speaker
    Dr Hatim KhojaConsultant, Anatomic Pathology King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC)
  • 11:25 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Spindle Cell Lesions
    Speaker
    Dr Hatim KhojaConsultant, Anatomic Pathology King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC)
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    CASE PRESENTATION
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Adipocytic Tumors: Practical Approach & Pitfalls
    Speaker
    Dr Hatim KhojaConsultant, Anatomic Pathology King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC)
  • 02:30 PM 02:45 PM Lecture
    CASE PRESENTATION
  • 02:45 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    CASE PRESENTATION
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 03:30 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Small Round Blue Cell Tumors: Diagnostic Approach
    Speaker
    Dr Hatim KhojaConsultant, Anatomic Pathology King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC)
  • 04:30 PM 04:45 PM Lecture
    CASE PRESENTATION
  • 04:45 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    Closing Remarks
All tracks

Hyperbaric Medicine

1 day 10 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr. Aisha Al Balushi
  • 08:30 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: History & Use
    Speaker
    Prof Richard Moon
  • 09:00 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    An Editor’s Eye on the Recent Diving and Hyperbaric Literature
    Speaker
    Prof Simon Mitchell
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Lecture
    Artificial Intelligence in Hyperbaric & Diving Medicine: From Data to Decision-Making
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Arterial Blood Gas Measurements in Elite Freedivers: An Adventure in Applied Physiology
    Speaker
    Prof Simon Mitchell
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Manifestations of Decompression Illness
    Speaker
    Prof Richard Moon
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Treatment of Decompression Illness
    Speaker
    Prof Richard Moon
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    HBOT and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Applying Evidence-Based HBOT in DFU Management
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Manifestations & Treatment
    Speaker
    Prof Richard Moon
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Longevity “Market”: Revolutionary, Nonsense, or Something in Between?
    Speaker
    Prof Simon Mitchell
All tracks

Internal Medicine

2 days 20 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    The Internist’s Guide to the Pleura
    Speaker
    Dr Afraa Al BalushiConsultant, Chest Medicine Royal Hospital
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Mastering Pulmonary Embolism: From Diagnosis to Treatment
    Speaker
    Dr Asaad Al HinaaiSenior Specialist, Acute Medicine Royal Hospital
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Catching Your Breath: Asthma Essentials for the Internist
    Speaker
    Dr Sumayia Al SulaimiSenior Specialist, Acute Medicine Royal Hospital
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Post-Bariatric Coma: Why It Falls Under Acute Medicine
    Speaker
    Dr Amira Al KharousiConsultant Endocrinologist National Diabetes & Endocrine Centre (NDEC)
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    Speaker
    Dr Nasma Al SukaitiSpecialist, Acute Medicine Royal Hospital
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Diabetic Nephropathy
    Speaker
    Dr Salima Al AlawiConsultant Nephrologist Royal Hospital
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 03:30 PM 04:00 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Dr Iman NasrSenior Consultant, Immunology Royal Hospital
  • 04:00 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Rheumatology in the Last Year: 2026
    Speaker
    Dr Tariq Al AraimiConsultant Rheumatologist Royal Hospital
  • 04:30 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    Title to be announced
All tracks

Learning and Development

1 day 14 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

15 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Keynote
    Transforming Healthcare Through Future Learning & Workforce Capability
    Speaker
    Dr Faiza Al Jabri Exceutive Director of Training and Capacity Building, Gulf Center for Disease PRevention and Control, Gulf Health Council
  • 08:30 AM 09:00 AM Keynote
    Architecting Learning Ecosystems for Healthcare Transformation
    Speaker
    Dr Salah LotfiStrategist & Consultant in Learning & Development The Royal Academy
  • 09:00 AM 09:25 AM Lecture
    Global Trends Shaping Healthcare Learning & Workforce Development
    Speaker
    Dr Aisha Al KhamisiConsultant & Head, Department of Emergency Medicine University Medical City
  • 09:25 AM 09:45 AM Lecture
    Future Skills & Interprofessional Collaboration for the Healthcare Workforce
    Speaker
    Dr Mahmood Al JufailiSenior Consultant University Medical City
  • 09:45 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
    Speaker
    Dr Majid Al BadiSurgeon Upper GI and Beriatric, Head of Media Committee, Royal Hospital
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    PANEL DISCUSSION — Building Learning Organizations: Leadership, Culture & System Transformation
    Speaker
    Moderator:Dr Majid Al Badi Surgeon Upper GI and Beriatric, Head of Media Committee, Royal Hospital Panelists: TBA
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Learning, Education & Workforce Development
    Speaker
    Dr Sufyan Al RahbiConsultant, Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Royal Hospital
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Building Digital Learning Ecosystems and Workforce Intelligence: Using Data, AI and Learning to Build the Future Health Workforce
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Capability-Based Workforce Development: From Competency to Capability
    Speaker
    Dr Asma Al BalushiSenior Consultant, SQU
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Programmatic Assessment, Learning Analytics & Measuring Workforce Capability
    Speaker
    Dr Yousef Al Washahi A medical educationalist, an emrgentologist and a medical regulator, Oman Medical Specialty BoardOman
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Simulation & Experiential Learning: Bridging Learning to Practice
    Speaker
    Dr Suad Al BalushiSenior Consultant, Emergency Medicine Directorate of Khoula Hospital – Al Nahda Hospital
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Leading Learning Organizations for Sustainable Transformation
    Speaker
    Souad Al SerkalCEO, CommCation Consultancy
  • 02:50 PM 03:10 PM Lecture
    Building a Coaching Culture: Coaching, Mentoring & Faculty Development
  • 02:50 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    The Future of Learning Organizations: Key Takeaways & Leadership Commitments
    Speaker
    Moderator: Mrs Mimoona Al BalushiSection Head, Training & CPD Panelists: TBA
All tracks

Medical Rehabilitation

1 day 17 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:10 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 08:10 AM 08:20 AM Keynote
    Integrated Rehabilitation: Connecting Systems, Restoring Function and Optimising Performance
  • 08:20 AM 08:40 AM Lecture
    Fascia: Connecting the Body in Movement, Pain and Performance
    Speaker
    Dr Ali Al MoarzouqPT, ACU, clinical anatomist Founder of Dynamic Fascia
  • 08:40 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    Respiratory Physiotherapy Without Boundaries: From ICU to Functional Recovery
    Speaker
    Dr Mahfoudha Al ShezawiOmanPhysiotherapist/Lecturer Oman college of Health sciences
  • 09:00 AM 09:20 AM Lecture
    Optimising Outcomes in Venous Thromboembolism: The Evolving Role of Physiotherapy
    Speaker
    Buthaina Al HasniPhysiotherapist Royal Hospital
  • 09:20 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    Muscle Preservation and Enhancing Recovery in Rehabilitation: Clinical Applications of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
    Speaker
    Sakhar AlAmriPhysiotherapist Royal Hospital
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
    Speaker
    Nasser Al SulaimiPhysiotherapist Royal Hospital
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    Cognitive Rehabilitation in the Digital Era
    Speaker
    Prof. Hanan KhalilQatarOccupational therapist Qatar University
  • 10:50 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    Parent Counselling in Pediatric Rehabilitation
    Speaker
    Dr Nuha Al ShaailiOccupational therapist Royal hospital
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Coaching Patients Towards Lifelong Function and Performance
    Speaker
    Dr Majida Al BulushiOccupational therapist
  • 11:30 AM 11:45 AM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
    Speaker
    Taif Al BulushiOccupational therapist Royal hospital
  • 11:45 AM 12:05 PM Lecture
    Integrating Dysphagia, Airway Protection and Respiratory Health
    Speaker
    Dr. Aamir Al ToubiSpeech and language pathologist Royal Hospital
  • 12:05 PM 12:25 PM Lecture
    Poster Session
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Oral Abstracts
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Oral Abstracts
  • 02:10 PM 02:25 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
    Speaker
    Rawan Al LawatiSpeech and language pathologist Royal hospital
  • 02:30 PM 03:30 PM Workshop
    Communication Beyond Speech: AAC, Cognition and Participation
    Speaker
    Dr Areej AlasseriKSASpeech-language pathologist Dar Al Hekma University-Saudi Arabia
All tracks

Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging

2 days 48 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 11:00 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Mrs Khalsa Al Nabhani
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Nuclear Medicine in Oman: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
    Speaker
    Naima AL Bulushi
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Establishing a Lutetium Therapy Service for NETs: Practical Workflow, Logistics and Challenges
    Speaker
    Batool Al Bulushi
  • 11:50 AM 12:10 PM Lecture
    Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) vs. Beta Therapy in Prostate and NET Tumors: Where Are We Now?
    Speaker
    Akram Al-Ibraheem
  • 12:10 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    MIBG Imaging and Therapy: Current Applications and Future Directions
    Speaker
    Batool Al Bulushi
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Cardiac Sarcoidosis Imaging: Clinical Pearls and Diagnostic Challenges.
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Advances in Cardiac PET/CT: Myocardial Blood Flow Quantification and Beyond
    Speaker
    Ahmed Al Jazzeri
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Cardiac Amyloidosis in Clinical Practice: Imaging Pathways and the Royal Hospital Experience.
    Speaker
    Zamzam AL Bimani
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    PET/CT Assessment of Myocardial Viability: Optimizing Patient Selection and Outcomes
    Speaker
    Ahmed Al Jazzeri
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 03:30 PM 03:50 PM Lecture
    Taue and Amyloid PET in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and monitoring therapeutic response.
  • 03:50 PM 04:10 PM Lecture
    PET/CT Imaging in Neurodegenerative Disorders: Current Practice and Emerging Biomarkers
    Speaker
    Fatema Al Sawafi
  • 04:10 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    PET/CT Imaging in Presurgical Evaluation of Refractory Epilepsy: Local Experience
    Speaker
    Badriya Al Suqri
  • 04:30 PM 04:50 PM Lecture
    Pitfalls in PET/CT Interpretation: Interactive Case-Based
    Speaker
    Miad AlSolami
  • 04:50 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    Panel Q&A
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Session 1: The Theranostics and Precision Oncology – From Imaging to Targeted Therapy. Radiopharmacy Therapy (RPT): Moving from Palliative to First -line Care
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Session 2: Contemporary Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging
  • Time TBC Lecture
    Session 3: Neurology, Hybrid Imaging & Challenging Interpretations
All tracks

Nursing

2 days 48 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 08:20 AM 08:50 AM Keynote
    Cardiology & transplant: Care of patient post cardiac transplant & LAVAD
    Speaker
    Dr. Olena SvetlovUSSpecialist Cardiac, fellow critical care medicine, Center for nursing excellence UCLA Ronald Regan Medical Center USA
  • 09:00 AM 09:20 AM Keynote
    Research Without Boundaries: Advancing Nursing Science & Innovation
    Speaker
    Dr. Joshua MuliiraAssociate Professor, SQU- Sigma theta tau
  • 09:20 AM 09:40 AM Lecture
    Simulation in Nursing Education
    Speaker
    Deborah RaineyGBSenior Lecturer, Queen University Belfast, UK
  • 09:40 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Person-Centered Care and Humanizing healthcare in advance system
    Speaker
    Dr. Wdad M. AlanazySAAssociate Professor of Maternity & Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia
  • 10:00 AM 10:20 AM Lecture
    Green Hospitals & Sustainable Nursing Practice
    Speaker
    Dr. Salem Said Al ToubyOMDean college of Nursing, Nizwa University, Oman
  • 10:20 AM 10:30 AM Panel
    Title to be announced
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Keynote
    Critical Care nursing : Early detection of deteriorating patient , approach to prevent ICU admission
    Speaker
    Dr. Jackeline IselerUSPresident of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Grand Valley State University, USA
  • 11:00 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    Impact of compassion fatigue and stress level on turnover
    Speaker
    Dr. Asma Al YahyaiAssistant professor - Sigma Theta Tau vise president, SQU college of NUrsing
  • 11:20 AM 11:40 AM Lecture
    Artificial Intelligence in healthcare education : Knowledge and ethical perspectives of postgraduate students & faculty
    Speaker
    Dr Asiya Al HasniHead of Quality Section, Faculty member in Adult Critical Care Nursing Program, OMSB
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Midwifery: advanced midwifery management in high risk pregnancy
    Speaker
    Dr. Wdad M. AlanazySAAssociate Professor of Maternity & Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia
  • 11:40 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Lean Six Sigma & Nursing Healthcare Transformation
    Speaker
    Mrs. Muna Al ShaqsiDirector of NUrsing, Royal Hospital
  • 11:50 AM 12:10 PM Lecture
    Mental health nursing
    Speaker
    Dr Khaloud Al AbriDirector of center of student counsel, Sultan Qaboos University
  • 12:00 PM 12:20 PM Lecture
    KPI and Indicators calculation
  • 12:10 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Home dialysis Expansion: supporting patient transition to home dialysis.
    Speaker
    Yousra AL AbdaliSenior specilized nurse, Royal Hospital
  • 12:20 PM 12:30 PM Panel
    Panel discussion
    Speaker
    Dr. Jackeline Iseler & Dr Yusra Al Nasiri
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Oncology nursing: End of life care
    Speaker
    Aida Al KindiClinical Research Head Nurse, SQCCCRC
  • 01:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Research & Performance Improvement showcase
    Speaker
    Call for abstract
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Home Care : Transition from Healthcare Institution to Patient Home
    Speaker
    Bashaier Mohammed AzyabiKSAHome Healthcare Nurse, Home Healthcare Program Tabuk, KSA
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Pediatric & neonatal nursing : An Elephant in the room
    Speaker
    Hanadi Al HinaiiOMSenior Specilized Nurse, Royal hospital, Oman
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Emergency Nursing : Nursing Care & management of ICD system
    Speaker
    Alaa Al HasniSenior Specilized Nurse, Royal Hospital
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Panel
    discussion
    Speaker
    Dr Asma Al Yahyaei & Dr Asia Al HasniAssistant professor, Senior lecturer, SQU college of Nursing, OMSB
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    Conference Recommendations
    Speaker
    Nasra Al HashmiAdministrative advisor, Royal Hospital
  • Time TBC Registration
    opening speech
    Speaker
    Laila Al RahbiSenior nurse, Section Head, Royal Hospital
  • Time TBC Registration
    Research, Quality Improvement & sustainability
    Speaker
    Dr. Jackeline Iseler & Dr Yusra Al Nasiri
All tracks

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

2 days 38 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 11:00 AM 11:10 AM Registration
    Opening Remarks
    Speaker
    Dr Alya Al Madhani
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Planning the “Near-Miss” Delivery
    Speaker
    Dr Yahya Al YamaniSA
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Obesity in Pregnancy: Beyond BMI—Metabolic & Clinical Challenges
    Speaker
    Dr Amira Al Kharusi
  • 11:50 AM 12:10 PM Lecture
    Fetal Therapy Revolution: Inside the Womb—What Can We Treat Today?
    Speaker
    Prof Suresh SeshadriIN
  • 12:10 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    Thromboembolism in Pregnancy: To Thrombolysis
    Speaker
    Dr Ahmed Al AyoubiSA
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Critical Care in the Obstetric Patient
    Speaker
    Dr Ahmed Al AyoubiSA
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Maternal Mental Health: The Missing Link in Obstetric Outcomes
    Speaker
    Dr Rehab Al Amri
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Stillbirth Prevention: Moving from Tragedy to Strategy
    Speaker
    Dr Badriya Al Fahdi
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    NETWORKING LUNCH
  • 02:30 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Pregnancy with Mechanical Heart Valves: Evidence-Based Insights into Anticoagulant Use and Maternal–Fetal Safety
    Speaker
    Dr Alya Al Madhani
  • 03:30 PM 03:50 PM Lecture
    Preterm Birth Prevention: What Really Works in 2026?
    Speaker
    Dr Mouza Al Salmani
  • 03:50 PM 04:10 PM Lecture
    Twin Pregnancy Management: Timing, Surveillance & Controversies
    Speaker
    Prof Asma Khalil
  • 04:10 PM 04:20 PM Panel
    Rapid-Fire Expert Panel & Discussion
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    COFFEE BREAK & EXHIBITION
  • 04:20 PM 04:40 PM Lecture
    Obstetrics in the AI Era: From Prediction to Precision Care
    Speaker
    Prof Asma Khalil
  • 04:40 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    Pre-eclampsia Reimagined: Early Prediction, Prevention & Personalized Management
    Speaker
    Dr Amira Al Ghailani
  • 05:00 PM 05:20 PM Lecture
    Diabetes in Pregnancy: New Therapies and Technology
    Speaker
    Dr Rania Abudraz
  • 05:20 PM 05:40 PM Lecture
    Fetal Growth Restriction Uncovered: Beyond Dopplers—What’s New?
    Speaker
    Dr Sumaiya Al Amri
  • 05:40 PM 05:50 PM Panel
    Expert Panel & Discussion
All tracks

Patient Experience

1 day 11 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Registration
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    Dr. Naima AlBuloshi
  • 08:30 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    The Future of Patient Experience (Global Perspective)
    Speaker
    Janet BiedronUSMs., PX academy USA
  • 09:00 AM 09:30 AM Lecture
    Pateint Experience Assessment Sacle (PXAS)
    Speaker
    Naima Al BulushiDr., Royal Hospital
  • 09:30 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Communication, Trust & Human Connection
    Speaker
    Deena SalahKSADr., KSA
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Lecture
    Patient Safety as an Experience
    Speaker
    Janet BiedronUSMs., PX academy USA
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
    Morning Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Digital Transformation & AI in PX
    Speaker
    Eftikar Mohammed Al-YafeiMs., Qater
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Patient Journey & Service Design
    Speaker
    Meshari AlsulamiKSAMr., KSA
  • 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
    Prayer & lunch Break
  • 01:00 PM 01:30 PM Panel
    Equity, Culture & Family Engagement
    Speaker
    Naima Al Bulushi, Janet Biedron, Deena Salah, Mashari, Ms. Maccea and pateintsGroup discusstion, -
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Role of EI in PX
    Speaker
    Zubaida Al BulushiMs., Royal Hospital
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    PX, success stories from Oman
    Speaker
    Multi speaker From National levelOMMulti- speakers, Oman
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    Leadership & Culture Transformation
    Speaker
    Mecciya MajrashiKSAMs., KSA
All tracks

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

2 days 50 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Lecture
    Building Hope: Pediatric Oncology Experience at RH: from challenges to achievements
    Speaker
    DR Amal Al Sabahi
  • 08:30 AM 09:00 AM Lecture
    Radiology in pediatric oncology
    Speaker
    Dr Saud Al Shabibi
  • 09:00 AM 09:30 AM Lecture
    From Pilot to Policy: Sustainable Models for Diagnostics, Treatment, and Supportive Care in Regional Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
  • 09:30 AM 10:00 AM Panel
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    All speakers
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Title to be announced
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    Neuroblastoma in 2026: Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy & Precision Risk Stratification
    Speaker
    Dr Emad SaadThe Royal Hospital
  • 10:50 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    Navigating Nephroblastoma: Advances, Challenges, and Regional Realities in Pediatric Renal Tumors
  • 11:00 AM 11:20 AM Lecture
    HLH Beyond the fever: Early Clues and Urgent decision
    Speaker
    Dr Manar MaktoomThe Royal Hospital
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Translating Molecular Discoveries into Clinical Practice in Pediatric Solid Tumors
  • 11:20 AM 11:40 AM Lecture
    Breaking the cycle: New Horizons in Sickle Cell Disease
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Panel
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    All speakers
  • 11:40 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Editing the future: Gene Therapy in Hemoglobinopathy
    Speaker
    Dr Sami Al Thubaiti
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Panel
    Panel discussion — Bench-to-bedside in benign pediatric hematology: practical implementation & follow-up
    Speaker
    All speakers
  • 01:00 PM 01:30 PM Lecture
    Sarcomas in 2026: Targeted Strategies and Emerging Therapies
    Speaker
    Dr Abha GuptaCanadaSickkids Canada
  • 01:30 PM 01:50 PM Lecture
    Advancing pediatric immunotherapy: The Omani experience with immunotherapy in childhood B cell acute leukemia
    Speaker
    Dr Alya AlmughairyThe Royal Hospital
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Molecular CNS Oncology: Redefining Pediatric Brain Tumor Care
    Speaker
    Dr Abeer Al BattashiThe Royal Hospital
  • 01:50 PM 02:10 PM Lecture
    Beyond the standard of care , how CAR-T changed the landscape of pediatric oncology
    Speaker
    Dr Ali Al Ahmari
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Balancing Cure and Toxicity in Pediatric Solid Tumors
    Speaker
    DR Amal Al Sabahi
  • 02:10 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Precision oncology in AML : translating molecular profile into targeted success
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Panel
    Panel discussion — Integrating targeted and cell therapies in pediatric hematologic malignancies
    Speaker
    All speakers
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Panel
    Title to be announced
    Speaker
    All speakers
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    Oncologic Emergencies Every Pediatrician Should Recognize: cases
    Speaker
    Dr Dima Abla
  • 03:30 PM 03:50 PM Lecture
    The lived experience of fathers of children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia during maintainance phase: Oman experience
    Speaker
    Khalid Al Busaidi
  • 03:50 PM 04:10 PM Lecture
    Caring Beyond Treatment: Palliative care in Pediatric Hematology
    Speaker
    Dr Dave Lysecki
  • 04:10 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Healing the healers : A phenomenological exploration of pediatric oncologists lives in Oman
    Speaker
    Dr Rumaitha AL Habsi
  • 04:30 PM 05:00 PM Panel
    Panel discussion — Systems, equity, survivorship and implementation challenges
    Speaker
    All speakers
All tracks

Radiology — Physicians & Radiologists

2 days 38 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

  • 08:00 AM 09:00 AM Registration
    Title to be announced
  • 08:00 AM 10:00 AM Lecture
    Scientific Session (Oral)- 9 min each
  • 09:00 AM 10:30 AM Registration
    Title to be announced
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Title to be announced
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
    Title to be announced
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Lecture
    Advanced Stroke Imaging: Perfusion and Tissue Viability Assessment
    Speaker
    TBA (UK)UK
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Brain Tumors: Practical Imaging Approach for Daily Practice
    Speaker
    TBA (UK)UK
  • 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Polytrauma CT: A Structured Approach to Trauma Imaging
    Speaker
    Prof. Varma (Australia)AustraliaProf, Radiology
  • 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Acute Chest Emergencies: Pulmonary Embolism and Acute Aortic Syndromes
    Speaker
    Dr. Khadija Al Adawi (Oman)OmanConsultant
  • 12:00 PM 12:30 PM Lecture
    AI in Radiology
    Speaker
    Dr. Athari Al Zaabi (Oman)OmanConsultant
  • 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
    Title to be announced
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Title to be announced
  • 01:00 PM 01:30 PM Lecture
    Imaging of Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Acute Abdomen
    Speaker
    Prof. Ram Senasi (UK)UKprof
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Acute Stroke Imaging: Current CT and MRI Paradigms
    Speaker
    TBA (Oman)Oman
  • 01:30 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Imaging of Postoperative Complications: What Every Radiologist Should Know
    Speaker
    Prof. Ana Blanco-Barrio (UK)UKprof
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Intracranial Hemorrhage: Pattern-Based Diagnostic Approach
    Speaker
    TBA (UK)UK
  • 02:00 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Musculoskeletal Trauma: Subtle Findings with Major Clinical Impact
    Speaker
    Prof. Varma (Australia)AustraliaProf, Radiology
  • 02:30 PM 03:00 PM Lecture
    CNS Infections: Key MRI Findings and Differential Diagnosis
    Speaker
    TBA (Oman)Oman
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM Lecture
    Epilepsy Imaging: From Protocols to Surgical Planning
    Speaker
    TBA (UK)UK
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Title to be announced
  • 03:30 PM 04:00 PM Lecture
    Interventional Radiology in Emergency Care
    Speaker
    Dr. Mohammed Al Ajmi (Oman)OmanConsultant
  • 04:00 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Pediatric Emergency Imaging: Common and Critical Diagnoses
    Speaker
    Prof. Ram Senasi (UK)UKprof
  • 04:30 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    Pitfalls and Missed Diagnoses in Emergency Radiology
    Speaker
    Prof. Ana Blanco-Barrio (UK)UKprof
  • Time TBC Panel
    All panel
All tracks

Radiology — Radiographers, Technologists & Nurses

1 day 23 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

16 December 2026
  • 07:30 AM 08:00 AM Registration
    Registration
  • 08:00 AM 08:10 AM Lecture
    SESSION 1
    Speaker
    Mr.Hood Al BalushiAssistant General Manager, Bahwan Health care Centre
  • 08:10 AM 08:30 AM Lecture
    ⁠ ⁠Deeper sight into MRI Sequences.
    Speaker
    Mr. Abdulhameed Al WabariKSAConsultant Technologist MRI, Dallah Hospital - Al Ahasa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA)
  • 08:30 AM 08:50 AM Lecture
    Implementation of an IAEA remote automated quality control program for Digital Radiography:The SQCCCRC Experience
    Speaker
    Mrs. Naema Al Maymani,OMSpecialized Medical Physicist, SQCCCRC, Oman
  • 08:50 AM 09:10 AM Lecture
    Quality and Patient safety in Diagnostic Radiography:Best practices for safe, Accurate and patient centred.
    Speaker
    Al Maha Al Sidairi & Noof Al MalkiOMRadiographer, MCMSS, Oman
  • 09:10 AM 09:30 AM Lecture
    Smart CT Imaging advances in dose optimization Intelligent acquisition technologies
    Speaker
    Mrs. GolnazOMRadiographer, Alnadha Hospital, Oman
  • 09:30 AM 09:50 AM Lecture
    Smart CT Imaging : Evaluation of reconstruction technologies from filter back projection to Artificial Intellengence
    Speaker
    Mrs. GolnazOMRadiographer, Alnadha Hospital, Oman
  • 09:50 AM 10:00 AM Panel
    Q&A
  • 10:00 AM 10:30 AM
    Title to be announced
  • 10:30 AM 10:50 AM Lecture
    AI in our pathway Balancing innovation by Oman law
    Speaker
    Mrs. Intesar Ibrahim Al BalushiOMSenior Staff nurse., Royal Hospital, Oman
  • 10:50 AM 11:10 AM Lecture
    Gonadal shielding in Pelvic Radiography :Is it still required in the era of modern optimized x-Ray systems?
    Speaker
    Mrs. Manar Al SawaiiOMRadiographer, MCMSS, Oman
  • 11:10 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    ⁠Toward Simplifying MRI physics; MRI Signal
    Speaker
    Mr. Abdulhameed Al WabariKSAConsultant Technologist MRI, Dallah Hospital - Al Ahasa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA)
  • 11:30 AM 11:50 AM Lecture
    Comparative assessment of average Glandular dose in digital Breast tomosynthesis and full field digital Mammography
    Speaker
    Mrs. Naema Al Maymani,OMSpecialized Medical Physicist, SQCCCRC, Oman
  • 11:50 AM 12:00 PM Panel
    QA
  • 12:00 PM 01:00 PM
    Title to be announced
  • 01:00 PM 01:20 PM Lecture
    Radiation protection in Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging : awareness everyday safe practice.
    Speaker
    Dr. Subash Chand KherukaOMConsultant Medical Physicist, SQCCCRC, Oman
  • 01:20 PM 01:40 PM Lecture
    Intraprostatic Imaging for rapid triage of high grade prostate cancer:A single center study using Quantitative 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT
    Speaker
    Mrs. Sanaa Al RashdiOMMedical Physicist, SQCCCRC. Oman
  • 01:40 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Fat Saturation Techniques: Types and Application
    Speaker
    Mr. Abdulhameed Al WabariKSAConsultant Technologist MRI, Dallah Hospital - Al Ahasa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA)
  • 02:00 PM 02:20 PM Lecture
    Artificial Intelligence in Radiology: What Nurses Should Know
    Speaker
    Mrs. Fatma Mohammed Abdullah Al HakmaniOMStaff Nurse, Royal Hospital, Oman
  • 02:20 PM 02:35 PM Lecture
    Building High quality Department
    Speakers
    Ms.Shaima Darwish Al Ajmi
    Mrs. Naema Al Maymani,OMSpecialized Medical Physicist, SQCCCRC, Oman
  • 02:35 PM 02:50 PM Lecture
    Beyond Graduation:Navigating the Transition to professional Radiography practice.
    Speaker
    Mr. Mohammed Al MamariOMRadiographer, MCMSS, Oman
  • 02:50 PM 03:00 PM Panel
    QA
  • 03:00 PM 04:00 PM Lecture
    Closing ceremony
  • Time TBC Lecture
    SESSION 2
    Speaker
    Mr.Khalid Al MahrouquiOmanScience Tutor Medical Imaging Program /Oman College of health sciences
  • Time TBC Lecture
    SESSION 3
    Speaker
    Mr.Adil Al AbriOMSenior Radiographer, Royal Hospital, Oman
All tracks

Thoracic Surgery

1 day 22 sessions Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat

14 December 2026
  • 08:00 AM 08:30 AM Registration
    Registeration
  • 08:30 AM 08:55 AM Keynote
    From vision to reality: Building sustainable surgical programs and lasting legacies
    Speaker
    Prof. Donna MaziakCanada
  • 09:00 AM 10:30 AM Registration
    Opening Ceremony
  • 10:30 AM 11:00 AM
    Title to be announced
  • 11:00 AM 11:15 AM Lecture
    Establishing a comprehensive chest wall program: lessons from UZ Leuven
    Speaker
    Dr. Hans Van VeerBelgium
  • 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Lecture
    Superior sulcus tumors: Defining resectability in 2026
    Speaker
    Dr. Patrick James VilleneuveCanada
  • 11:30 AM 11:45 AM Lecture
    Organ sparing treatment of esophageal cancer
    Speaker
    Dr. Lorenzo FerriCanada
  • 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Lecture
    Extent of lymphadenectomy in esophageal cancer: Two-field vs three-field dissection
    Speaker
    Prof Mark I. van Berge HenegouwenNetherlands
  • 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Lecture
    The evolving role of interventional pulmonology in thoracic oncology: From diagnosis to therapeutic bronchoscopy
    Speaker
    Dr. Hari Kishan GonuguntlaIndia
  • 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Panel
    Discussion
    Moderator
    Prof. Khaled Al Qattan, Dr. Yaseen Al Lawati, Dr. Suha Kaaki, Dr. Abdullah Al Rawahi
  • 12:30 PM 01:30 PM
    Title to be announced
  • 01:30 PM 01:45 PM Lecture
    Borderline resectable disease: surgery vs. no surgery
    Speaker
    Dr. Usman AhmedUAE
  • 01:45 PM 02:00 PM Lecture
    Surgery in oligometastatic lung cancer: evidence and selection
    Speaker
    Dr. Adil Al KindiOman
  • 02:00 PM 02:15 PM Lecture
    Real-world application of sublobar resection
    Speaker
    Dr Yaqoob Al SawafiOman
  • 02:15 PM 02:30 PM Lecture
    Lung transplantation in the GCC region
    Speaker
    Prof Khaled Al QattanKSASaudi Arabia
  • 02:30 PM 02:45 PM Lecture
    A GCC roadmap for lung cancer screening: Building regional consensus for early detection
    Speaker
    Dr Suha KaakiKSASaudi Arabia
  • 02:45 PM 03:00 PM Panel
    Discussion
    Moderator
    Prof. Donna MaziaK, Dr. Lorenzo Ferri, Dr. Aziza Al Rawahi, Dr. Sadiq Al Khaboori
  • 03:00 PM 03:30 PM
    Title to be announced
  • 03:30 PM 03:45 PM Lecture
    Beyond the intercostal space: The role of subxiphoid approach in thymectomy
    Speaker
    Dr. Aziza Al RawahiOman
  • 03:45 PM 04:00 PM Lecture
    Post-thymectomy outcomes in myasthenia gravis: What matters most?
    Speaker
    Dr. Yaseen Al LawatiOman
  • 04:00 PM 04:15 PM Lecture
    Thymoma with pleural disease: Resect or treat systemically first?
    Speaker
    Dr. Sadiq Al KhabooriOman
  • 04:15 PM 04:30 PM Lecture
    Thoracic nightmares: lessons from the edge of failure
    Speaker
    Dr. Essa Al GhunaimKuwait
  • 04:30 PM 05:00 PM Lecture
    MDT challenges: Audience votes for management
    Speaker
    Dr Abdullah Al RawahiOman
  • 05:00 PM 05:15 PM Panel
    Discussion
    Moderator
    Dr. Usman Ahmed, Dr. Patrick James Villeneuve, Dr. Adil Al Kindi, Dr. Yaqoob Al Sawafi
  • 05:15 PM 05:30 PM Lecture
    Closing remarks

What to Expect

Experience Every Scientific Track

Each scientific track includes a combination of evidence-based educational sessions designed to enhance knowledge, encourage collaboration, and support professional development.

  • Keynote Lectures
  • Expert Panels
  • Clinical Updates
  • Case Discussions
  • Research Presentations
  • Interactive Sessions

Who Should Attend?

Designed for Healthcare Professionals

Each scientific track is designed for healthcare professionals working within that specialty while encouraging multidisciplinary learning and collaboration.

  • Physicians & Specialists
  • Nurses & Allied Health
  • Researchers & Academics
  • Educators
  • Students & Trainees
  • Healthcare Leaders

Call for Papers

Share Your Research. Inspire Innovation.
Shape the Future of Healthcare.

RHIC 2026 invites researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and healthcare professionals to submit original scientific work for presentation during the congress.

This is an opportunity to showcase your research, contribute to scientific advancement, and engage with an international audience of healthcare experts.

Abstract submission is now open

Submit Your Abstract 8 days left — submissions close 30 September 2026
30 Sept 2026

Submission Deadline

31 Oct 2026

Notification of Acceptance

9 Nov 2026

Final Presentation Submission

13–17 Dec 2026

Congress Dates

Why Submit?

Why Submit?

Present your work to an international audience of healthcare professionals and researchers.

Receive valuable recognition for your scientific contributions.

Contribute to the advancement of healthcare and medical research.

Connect with leading researchers, clinicians and healthcare experts.

Compete for selected scientific awards where applicable.

Eligible abstracts may be published within the congress proceedings.

Submission Categories

Abstract Submission Tracks

Authors may submit abstracts under one of the following scientific tracks. Select a track to view the programme description, abstract topics, and target audience.

Radiology – Physicians & Radiologists

Programme Description

Designed for radiologists, radiology residents, emergency physicians, neurologists, and other physicians with an interest in diagnostic imaging. The program provides an updated review of contemporary neuroradiology and emergency radiology practice, focusing on evidence-based imaging approaches, interpretation pitfalls, and multidisciplinary patient management.

Abstract Topics

  • Neuroradiology
  • Emergency Radiology
  • Artificial Intelligence in Imaging

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Students

Radiology – Radiographers, Technologists & Nurses

Programme Description

Designed for radiographers, radiology technologists, nurses, and allied health professionals involved in diagnostic imaging services. The program focuses on practical aspects of neuroradiology and emergency imaging, including patient preparation, image acquisition, radiation protection, contrast safety, and workflow optimization.

Abstract Topics

  • Radiography Practice
  • Patient Safety and Radiation Protection
  • Quality Improvement in Imaging

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Students

Employee Health and Wellness

Programme Description

The Health and Wellness Conference addresses various aspects of well-being in the healthcare profession, with sections covering Joy at Work, Stress Management, and other dimensions of wellness. The conference seeks to enhance the overall well-being of healthcare professionals through informative sessions and networking opportunities.

Abstract Topics

  • Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture
  • Holistic Health Management
  • Work-Life Harmony
  • Innovation & Technology in Healthcare

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Administrators

Genomic and Genetic Medicine

Programme Description

The National Genetic Center Scientific Day brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, laboratory specialists, and trainees to discuss recent advances in clinical genetics, genomic medicine, metabolic disorders, and reproductive genetics. The program aims to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration, highlight emerging diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and share local research and national initiatives in genomics and newborn screening.

Abstract Topics

  • Clinical Genetics and Rare Diseases
  • Metabolic and Neurometabolic Disorders
  • Genomic Medicine and Precision Medicine
  • Laboratory Genetics and Multi-Omics Diagnostics
  • Newborn Screening and Public Health Genetics
  • Reproductive Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Genetic Counseling and Ethical Issues in Genomic Medicine

Target Audience

Physicians, Genetic Counselors, Laboratory Scientists, Allied Health Professionals, Researchers, Students

Hyperbaric Medicine

Programme Description

The Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine Symposium highlights the growing role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in modern clinical practice, particularly in wound care, diving, and multidisciplinary medicine. It is designed for physicians, nurses, technicians, and allied healthcare professionals involved in hyperbaric and wound management services, providing a platform to review evidence-based applications, safety standards, and emerging innovations including AI in HBOT.

Abstract Topics

  • HBOT in Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Limb Salvage
  • HBOT in Radiation-Induced Injuries
  • Artificial Intelligence in HBOT

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Divers, Students

Medical Rehabilitation

Programme Description

Under the theme Integrated Rehabilitation: Connecting Systems, Restoring Function and Optimising Performance, this multidisciplinary programme brings together key rehabilitation specialties across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, podiatry, and coaching. Through Royal Hospital expertise and regional and international contributions, it explores how integrated, systems-based rehabilitation can enhance functional recovery, optimise performance, and improve long-term patient outcomes.

Programme Objectives

  • To provide participants with an understanding of integrated, multidisciplinary rehabilitation across the continuum of care.
  • To examine discipline-specific advances in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and podiatry relevant to functional recovery and performance.
  • To explore the role of respiratory physiotherapy in bridging critical care and functional recovery.
  • To address technology-enabled innovation across rehabilitation disciplines, including cognitive rehabilitation and foot biomechanics.
  • To foster cross-disciplinary dialogue on connecting rehabilitation systems to optimise patient outcomes.

Abstract Topics

  • Critical Care, Cardiopulmonary, Organ Transplant & Early Rehabilitation
  • Cancer, Palliative Care & Lymphedema Rehabilitation
  • Preventing the Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain: Risk Factors and Rehabilitation Strategies
  • Occupational Rehabilitation
  • Communication, Swallowing & Voice Disorders
  • Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation
  • Pediatric, Developmental & Disability Rehabilitation
  • The future of foot biomechanics: technology advancements in footwear, gait analysis and smart wearables insole for performance and precision care.

Expected Outcomes

  • Describe current multidisciplinary advances across the continuum of rehabilitation care.
  • Apply discipline-specific principles from respiratory, cognitive, communication, and biomechanical rehabilitation within an integrated care framework.
  • Discuss strategies for connecting rehabilitation systems to optimise long-term patient function and performance.

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Administrators, Students, Others

Nursing

Programme Description

The Royal Hospital International Nursing Congress 2026 is a two-day international scientific congress designed to advance nursing leadership, innovation, digital transformation, patient safety, and sustainable healthcare systems. It brings together international experts, GCC healthcare leaders, researchers, educators, clinicians, and healthcare executives to exchange evidence-based practices, aligned with Oman Vision 2040.

Abstract Topics

  • Nursing Leadership and Governance
  • Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence, and Smart Nursing
  • Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
  • Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
  • Oncology and Specialized Nursing
  • Person-Centered Care and Patient Experience
  • Nursing Education and Simulation
  • Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Sustainability and Green Healthcare

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Administrators, Students

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Programme Description

A high-level scientific gathering for pediatric oncologists, hematologists, bone marrow transplant specialists, cellular therapy practitioners, and precision medicine researchers. The conference explores breakthrough innovations reshaping childhood cancer and blood disorder care, featuring sessions on next-generation immunotherapies, targeted inhibitors, CRISPR-based gene-editing, precision diagnostics, and supportive care, as well as hands-on workshops.

Abstract Topics

  • Novel Immunotherapies and Cellular Treatments
  • Precision Medicine and Targeted Therapies
  • Gene Editing and Regenerative Medicine for Blood Disorders
  • Innovations in Supportive Care and Toxicity Management
  • Communication, Ethics and Shared Decision-Making in Novel Therapies
  • Treatment Outcomes and Survival Data in Resource-Limited Settings
  • Barriers to Accessing Novel and Targeted Therapies
  • Adapting Supportive Care Innovations Under Resource Constraints
  • Diagnostic Limitations and Alternative Approaches

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Administrators, Students, Laboratory Technicians, Specialists and Physicists Involved in Childhood Cancer Care

Surgery

Programme Description

The Royal Surgery Conference focuses on the latest advancements in guidelines and techniques related to general surgery and its subspecialties, pediatric surgery, and vascular surgery. It highlights milestones achieved by the Division of Surgery at the Royal Hospital as a worldwide center of excellence, and provides a platform for collaboration and networking with regional and international surgical centers.

Abstract Topics

  • General Surgery (Colorectal, Bariatric & Upper GI, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary, Endocrine, Breast, and Transplant Surgery)
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Administrators, Students

Thoracic Surgery

Programme Description

The Oman Thoracic Surgery Conference serves as a key national platform for advancing thoracic care through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. It brings together a multidisciplinary audience to address regional challenges while aligning with international standards, providing up-to-date evidence, expert insights, and practical approaches to complex thoracic conditions.

Abstract Topics

  • General Thoracic Surgery

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Administrators, Students, Residents/Trainees

Urology

Programme Description

This conference addresses contemporary advances and emerging challenges in modern urology, with a focus on uro-oncology, minimally invasive surgery, reconstructive urology, endourology, renal transplantation, functional urology, and AI in research. The program features expert lectures, panel discussions, case-based learning, and hands-on workshops delivered by distinguished national and international faculty.

Abstract Topics

  • Uro-Oncology
  • Endourology and Stone Disease
  • Reconstructive Urology
  • Functional Urology and Andrology
  • Renal Transplantation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Artificial Intelligence and Research in Urology

Target Audience

Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Students

Submission details for the remaining scientific tracks will be announced soon.

Submission Guidelines

  • Original, unpublished work.
  • Maximum300 words.
  • Submitted in English.
  • Structured format (Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion, where applicable).
  • Submission under the appropriate scientific track.
  • Final presentation format (Oral or Poster) will be determined by the Scientific Committee.

Presentation Formats

Oral Presentation

Selected abstracts will be presented within dedicated scientific sessions.

Poster Presentation

Accepted posters will be displayed during the congress and evaluated by the Scientific Committee.

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