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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

LIVE HALL A
LIVE HALL B
LIVE HALL C
09:00
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10:15
Pre-Conference Session I: Translational Research in Rheumatology
Chair: Prof. Azzam A. Magazachi (UAE)
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  1. 09:00
    The Need: From Bench to Bedside and Back Again
    Dr. Maryam Al-Nesf (Qatar)
  2. 09:20
    The Reality: Translational Rheumatology in the GCC Region
    Dr. Mahmood Hachim (UAE)
  3. 09:40
    The Hope: Systems Biology in Translational Research
    Prof. Rifat Hamoudi (UAE)
  4. 10:00
    Q&A
10:15
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11:30
Pre-Conference Session II: Immunology and Rheumatology
Chair: Dr. Saba Al Heialy (UAE)
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  1. 10:15
    Rheumatological Manifestations of Inborn Errors of Metabolism
    Dr. Khuloud Bajbouj (UAE)
  2. 10:35
    The Effect of Space on the Musculoskeletal System
    Prof. Nandu Goswami (UAE)
  3. 10:55
    Immunotherapy for Rheumatological Diseases
    Prof. Azzam A. Magazachi (UAE)
  4. 11:15
    Q&A
11:30
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12:45
Pre-Conference Session III: Genes, Environment & The Microbiome
Chair: Dr. Mahmood Hachim (UAE)
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  1. 11:30
    Genetic Basis of Rheumatological Diseases
    Dr. Ali Alsarhan (UAE)
  2. 11:50
    Epigenetics: Gene-Environment Interactions in Rheumatological Diseases
    Dr. Jibran Sualeh Muhammad (UAE)
  3. 12:10
    The Role of the Human Microbiome and Manipulation in Rhematological Diseases
    Prof. Abiola Senok (UAE)
  4. 12:30
    Q&A
12:45
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13:30
Lunch
13:30
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14:45
Pre-Conference Session IV: Special Topics in Translational Rheumatology I
Chair: Prof. Hauke Busch (Germany)
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  1. 13:30
    The Molecular Basis of Rheumatological Disease and How to Target It
    Dr. Noha Elemam (UAE)
  2. 13:50
    Metabolic Derangements in Rheumatological Disease
    Dr. Jalal Taneera (UAE)
  3. 14:10
    Drug Discovery in Rheumatological Diseases
    Prof. Rajan Radhakrishnan (UAE)
  4. 14:30
    Q&A
14:45
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16:00
Pre-Conference Session V: Special Topics in Translational Rheumatology II
Chair: Prof. Rajan Radhakishnan (UAE)
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  1. 14:45
    When to Order OMICS in Rheumatological Diseases
    Prof. Hauke Busch (Germany)
  2. 15:05
    Microbial Infections in Rheumatological Diseases
    Prof. Naveed Ahmed Khan (UAE)
  3. 15:25
    The Molecular Basis of COVID-19 in Rheumatological Diseases
    Dr. Saba Al Heialy (UAE)
  4. 15:45
    Q&A

Thursday, November 25, 2021

LIVE HALL A
LIVE HALL B
LIVE HALL C
08:00
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09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00
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12:30
Workshop A: Industry Sponsored Learning Session
Main Hall
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  1. 09:00
    Amgevita from Clinical Trials to Real Practice by Amgen
    Chair: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
    Prof. Ernest Choy (UK)
  2. 10:00
    360° Hyrimoz workshop by Sandoz
    Chair: Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
    Deep Dive in Biosimilars Concepts and International Guidelines
    Dr. Josef Smolen (Austria)
    Hyrimoz Towards Sustainable Approach for Managing Rheumatic Diseases: From Clinical Trials to Clinical Practice
    Dr. Martin Lee (UAE)
    RWE & Case Studies Discussion: How the Patients can Benefit from Biosimilars
    Dr. Josef Smolen (Austria) & Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
  3. 11:00
    Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis by Janssen
    What is PAH - Anatomy and Classification
    Dr. Amna Almuhairi (UAE)
    Screening and Detection of PAH
    Prof. Marco Matucci Cerinic (Italy)
    DETECT Algorithm in PHA
    Dr. Hani Sabbour (UAE)
    Case Discussion
    Dr. Samah Allam (UAE)
09:00
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12:30
Workshop B: Basic Biostatistics Methods
Level 7 Suit No. 1
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  1. 09:00
    Basic Biostatistics Methods
    Dr. Jeyaseelan Lakshmanan (UAE)
    Part I: Estimation (Incidence and Prevalence) and Sample Size Calculation
    Part II: Phrasing the Question, Hypothesis, Analyses (T Test, ANOVA Test and Chi-Square Test)
    Part III : Advanced Methods: Bootstrapping and Bayesian Methods for Small Sample Issues
09:00
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12:30
Workshop C: Certificate in Medical Education
Level 7 Suite No. 2
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  1. 09:00
    Certificate in Medical Education
    Dr. Leigh Powell (UAE) & Ms. Mersiha Kovacevic (UAE)
    Connect the dots to improve educational outcomes
    Wake up your class wherever they are
    Make awesome digital content
    Course feedback and evaluation
12:30
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13:15
Lunch Break & Networking
13:15
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13:45

Satellite Symposium hosted by Abbvie
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  1. 13:15
    JAKs in Rheumatology: Our Story in Numbers
    Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
13:45
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14:30

Opening Ceremony
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  1. Cultural Welcome
    Welcome Address
    Dr. Suad Hannawi
    His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Obaid Al Saidi, Minister of Health (Sultanate of Oman)
    H.E. Dr. Fawaz Al Refaee (Kuwait)
    Dr. Martin Lee (UAE)
    Dr. Mahmood Hachim (UAE)
14:30
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15:00

Satellite Symposium hosted by Pfizer
15:00
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16:30
Hot Topics in Rheumatology: An Update from Europe
Chair: Dr. Martin Lee (UAE) & Dr. Ghita Harifi (UAE)
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  1. 15:00
    ACR or EULAR RA Guidelines: What are the key differences and what do you do in clinical practice?
    Prof. Christopher Edwards (UK)
  2. 15:30
    COVID Vaccination in the Rheumatology Population
    Prof. Christopher Edwards (UK)
  3. 16:00
    JAK Inhibitors: Risks versus Benefits
    Prof. Christopher Edwards (UK)
16:30
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17:00

Satellite Symposium hosted by Janssen
Chair: Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
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  1. 16:30
    Discover a New Era in PsA Management
    Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)

Friday, November 26, 2021

LIVE HALL A
LIVE HALL B
LIVE HALL C
08:00
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09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
10:00
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10:15
Session I: Connective Tissue Disease
Chair: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
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  1. 10:00
    Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC Region
    Dr. Mohammed Omar (KSA)
10:15
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11:30
Session II: Bechet’s Disease
Chair: Dr. Hanan Al Rayes (KSA)
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  1. 10:15
    Case Based Interactive Discussion
    Dr. Mohamed Elarabi (UAE)
  2. 10:35
    Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC Region
    Dr. Hanady Manasfi (KSA)
  3. 10:55
    Keynote Talk: The Construct of Behçet Syndrome
    Prof. Hasan Yazici (Turkey)
  4. 11:15
    Q&A
11:30
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12:00
Satellite Symposium hosted by Novartis
Chair: Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
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  1. 11:30
    A Clinical Perspective on Axial SpA
    Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
12:00
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14:00
Friday Prayer and Lunch Break
14:00
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14:30
Satellite Symposium hosted by Amgen
Chair: Dr. Martin Lee (UAE)
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  1. 14:00
    Romosozumab: New Chapter of Optimizing Osteoporosis Management
    Prof. David Kendler (Canada)
14:30
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15:45
Session III: Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases
Chair: Dr. Samar Al-Emadi (Qatar)
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  1. 14:30
    Case Based Interactive Discussion
    Dr. Martin Lee (UAE)
  2. 14:50
    Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC Region
    Dr. Samar Al-Emadi (Qatar)
  3. 15:10
    Keynote Talk: Management of Pregnancy in Rheumatic Diseases
    Prof. Catherine Nelson-Piercy (UK)
  4. 15:30
    Q&A
15:45
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16:15
Satellite Symposium hosted by Lilly
Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
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  1. 15:45
    The Story Olumiant from Clinical Trials to Real World Evidence
    Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
16:15
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17:30
Session IV: Osteoporosis & Crystal Arthropathies
Chair: Dr. Saadeya Naji (Bahrain)
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  1. 16:15
    Case Based Discussion on Osteoporosis
    Dr. Mustafa Izzi (UAE)
  2. 16:45
    Case Based Discussion on Crystal Arthropathy
    Dr. Beena Hamid (UAE)
  3. 17:15
    Q&A
17:30
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18:20
Session I: Connective Tissue Disease
Chair: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
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  1. 17:30
    Case Based Interactive Discussion
    Dr. Mira Merashli (Lebanon)
  2. 17:50
    Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Lupus Nephritis
    Dr. Reem Al-Jayyousi (UAE)
  3. 18:10
    Q&A

Saturday, November 27, 2021

LIVE HALL A
LIVE HALL B
LIVE HALL C
08:00
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09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00
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10:15
Abstract Presentations
Chairs: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE), Dr. Noha Elemam (UAE) & Dr. Rajaie Namas (UAE)
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  1. 09:00
    Abstract Presentation 1
  2. 09:15
    Abstract Presentation 2
  3. 09:30
    Abstract Presentation 3
  4. 09:45
    Abstract Presentation 4
  5. 10:00
    Abstract Presentation 5
09:00
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10:35
Session I: Transitional Care
Chairs: Dr. Reem Abdwani (Oman) & Dr. Elsadeg Sherif (UAE)
Level 8 Suite No.2
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  1. 09:00
    Transition: From Paediatric to Adult Service - The Push
    Dr. Wafaa Al Suwairi (KSA)
  2. 09:20
    Transition: From Paediatric to Adult Service - The Push
    Dr. Martin Lee (UAE)
  3. 09:40
    What Young Adults Want from a Young Adult Rheumatology Service
    Ms. Emma Doree (UK)
  4. 10:00
    Supporting Young Adults with Inflammatory Arthritis
    Ms. Andrea McBride (UK)
  5. 10:20
    Q&A
10:15
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11:30
Session I: Axial Spondyloarthropathies
Chair: Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
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  1. 10:15
    Case Based Interactive Discussion
    Dr. Fahad Fazl (UAE)
  2. 10:35
    Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC Region
    Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
  3. 10:55
    Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Axial Spondyloarthropathies
    Prof. Karl Gaffney (UK)
  4. 11:15
    Q&A
10:35
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11:30
Session II: Paediatric Rheumatology
Chairs: Dr. Reem Abdwani (Oman) & Dr. Elsadeg Sherif (UAE)
Level 8 Suite No.2
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  1. 10:35
    Arthritis Associated with IBD in Children
    H.E. Dr. Fawaz AlRefaee (Kuwait)
  2. 10:55
    Autoimmunity in Inborn Error of Immunity
    Dr. Suleiman Al Hammadi (UAE)
  3. 11:15
    Q&A
11:30
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12:00

Satellite Symposium hosted by Pfizer
12:00
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13:00
Lunch Break
13:00
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13:30
Satellite Symposium hosted by GlaxoSmithKline
Chair: Prof. Munther Khamashta (UK)
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  1. 13:00
    Benlysta: The 1st Approved Biologic for Lupus Nephritis
    Lupus Nephritis Case Study
    Dr. Rajaie Namas (UAE)
    Efficacy and Safety of Benlysta in Lupus Nephritis
    Prof. Munther Khamashta (UK)
13:30
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14:45
Session II: Psoriatic Arthritis
Chair: Dr. Gamal Ibrahim (UAE)
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  1. 13:30
    Case Based Interactive Discussion
    Dr. Adeeba Al-Herz (Kuwait)
  2. 13:50
    Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC Region
    Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
  3. 14:10
    Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis
    Dr. Will Tillet (UK)
  4. 14:30
    Q&A
14:45
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16:00
Session III: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chair: Dr. Amel Al Ginawi (UAE)
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  1. 14:45
    Case Based Interactive Discussion
    Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
  2. 15:05
    Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC Region
    Dr. Rajaie Namas (UAE)
  3. 15:25
    Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Prof. Christopher Edwards (UK)
  4. 15:45
    Q&A
16:00
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16:30
Rheumatology Research in the GCC Region
Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
16:30
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16:45
Closing Remarks
Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)