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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
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10:15
Pre-Conference Session I: Translational Research in Rheumatology
Chair: Prof. Azzam A. Magazachi (UAE)
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09:00The Need: From Bench to Bedside and Back AgainDr. Maryam Al-Nesf (Qatar)
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09:20The Reality: Translational Rheumatology in the GCC RegionDr. Mahmood Hachim (UAE)
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09:40The Hope: Systems Biology in Translational ResearchProf. Rifat Hamoudi (UAE)
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10:00Q&A
10:15
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11:30
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11:30
Pre-Conference Session II: Immunology and Rheumatology
Chair: Dr. Saba Al Heialy (UAE)
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10:15Rheumatological Manifestations of Inborn Errors of MetabolismDr. Khuloud Bajbouj (UAE)
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10:35The Effect of Space on the Musculoskeletal SystemProf. Nandu Goswami (UAE)
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10:55Immunotherapy for Rheumatological DiseasesProf. Azzam A. Magazachi (UAE)
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11:15Q&A
11:30
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12:45
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12:45
Pre-Conference Session III: Genes, Environment & The Microbiome
Chair: Dr. Mahmood Hachim (UAE)
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11:30Genetic Basis of Rheumatological DiseasesDr. Ali Alsarhan (UAE)
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11:50Epigenetics: Gene-Environment Interactions in Rheumatological DiseasesDr. Jibran Sualeh Muhammad (UAE)
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12:10The Role of the Human Microbiome and Manipulation in Rhematological DiseasesProf. Abiola Senok (UAE)
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12:30Q&A
12:45
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13:30
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13:30
Lunch
13:30
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14:45
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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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13:30The Molecular Basis of Rheumatological Disease and How to Target ItDr. Noha Elemam (UAE)
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13:50Metabolic Derangements in Rheumatological DiseaseDr. Jalal Taneera (UAE)
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14:10Drug Discovery in Rheumatological DiseasesProf. Rajan Radhakrishnan (UAE)
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14:30Q&A
14:45
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16:00
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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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14:45When to Order OMICS in Rheumatological DiseasesProf. Hauke Busch (Germany)
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15:05Microbial Infections in Rheumatological DiseasesProf. Naveed Ahmed Khan (UAE)
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15:25The Molecular Basis of COVID-19 in Rheumatological DiseasesDr. Saba Al Heialy (UAE)
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15:45Q&A
Thursday, November 25, 2021
LIVE
HALL A
LIVE
HALL B
LIVE
HALL C
08:00
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09:00
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09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00
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12:30
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12:30
Workshop A: Industry Sponsored Learning Session
Main Hall
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09:00Amgevita from Clinical Trials to Real Practice by AmgenChair: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
Prof. Ernest Choy (UK) -
10:00360° Hyrimoz workshop by SandozChair: Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)Deep Dive in Biosimilars Concepts and International GuidelinesDr. Josef Smolen (Austria)Hyrimoz Towards Sustainable Approach for Managing Rheumatic Diseases: From Clinical Trials to Clinical PracticeDr. Martin Lee (UAE)RWE & Case Studies Discussion: How the Patients can Benefit from BiosimilarsDr. Josef Smolen (Austria) & Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
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11:00Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis by JanssenWhat is PAH - Anatomy and ClassificationDr. Amna Almuhairi (UAE)Screening and Detection of PAHProf. Marco Matucci Cerinic (Italy)DETECT Algorithm in PHADr. Hani Sabbour (UAE)Case DiscussionDr. Samah Allam (UAE)
09:00
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12:30
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12:30
Workshop B: Basic Biostatistics Methods
Level 7 Suit No. 1
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09:00Basic Biostatistics MethodsDr. Jeyaseelan Lakshmanan (UAE)Part I: Estimation (Incidence and Prevalence) and Sample Size CalculationPart 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
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12:30
Workshop C: Certificate in Medical Education
Level 7 Suite No. 2
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09:00Certificate in Medical EducationDr. Leigh Powell (UAE) & Ms. Mersiha Kovacevic (UAE)Connect the dots to improve educational outcomesWake up your class wherever they areMake awesome digital contentCourse feedback and evaluation
12:30
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13:15
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13:15
Lunch Break & Networking
13:15
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13:45
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13:45
Satellite Symposium hosted by Abbvie
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13:15JAKs in Rheumatology: Our Story in NumbersDr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
13:45
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14:30
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14:30
Opening Ceremony
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Cultural WelcomeWelcome AddressDr. Suad HannawiHis 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
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15:00
Satellite Symposium hosted by Pfizer
15:00
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16:30
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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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15:00ACR or EULAR RA Guidelines: What are the key differences and what do you do in clinical practice?Prof. Christopher Edwards (UK)
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15:30COVID Vaccination in the Rheumatology PopulationProf. Christopher Edwards (UK)
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16:00JAK Inhibitors: Risks versus BenefitsProf. Christopher Edwards (UK)
16:30
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17:00
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17:00
Satellite Symposium hosted by Janssen
Chair: Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
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16:30Discover a New Era in PsA ManagementDr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
Friday, November 26, 2021
LIVE
HALL A
LIVE
HALL B
LIVE
HALL C
08:00
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09:00
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09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
10:00
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10:15
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10:15
Session I: Connective Tissue Disease
Chair: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
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10:00Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC RegionDr. Mohammed Omar (KSA)
10:15
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11:30
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11:30
Session II: Bechet’s Disease
Chair: Dr. Hanan Al Rayes (KSA)
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10:15Case Based Interactive DiscussionDr. Mohamed Elarabi (UAE)
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10:35Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC RegionDr. Hanady Manasfi (KSA)
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10:55Keynote Talk: The Construct of Behçet SyndromeProf. Hasan Yazici (Turkey)
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11:15Q&A
11:30
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12:00
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12:00
Satellite Symposium hosted by Novartis
Chair: Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
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11:30A Clinical Perspective on Axial SpADr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
12:00
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14:00
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14:00
Friday Prayer and Lunch Break
14:00
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14:30
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14:30
Satellite Symposium hosted by Amgen
Chair: Dr. Martin Lee (UAE)
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14:00Romosozumab: New Chapter of Optimizing Osteoporosis ManagementProf. David Kendler (Canada)
14:30
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15:45
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15:45
Session III: Pregnancy and Rheumatic Diseases
Chair: Dr. Samar Al-Emadi (Qatar)
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14:30Case Based Interactive DiscussionDr. Martin Lee (UAE)
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14:50Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC RegionDr. Samar Al-Emadi (Qatar)
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15:10Keynote Talk: Management of Pregnancy in Rheumatic DiseasesProf. Catherine Nelson-Piercy (UK)
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15:30Q&A
15:45
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16:15
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16:15
Satellite Symposium hosted by Lilly
Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
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15:45The Story Olumiant from Clinical Trials to Real World EvidenceDr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
16:15
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17:30
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17:30
Session IV: Osteoporosis & Crystal Arthropathies
Chair: Dr. Saadeya Naji (Bahrain)
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16:15Case Based Discussion on OsteoporosisDr. Mustafa Izzi (UAE)
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16:45Case Based Discussion on Crystal ArthropathyDr. Beena Hamid (UAE)
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17:15Q&A
17:30
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18:20
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18:20
Session I: Connective Tissue Disease
Chair: Dr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
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17:30Case Based Interactive DiscussionDr. Mira Merashli (Lebanon)
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17:50Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Lupus NephritisDr. Reem Al-Jayyousi (UAE)
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18:10Q&A
Saturday, November 27, 2021
LIVE
HALL A
LIVE
HALL B
LIVE
HALL C
08:00
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09:00
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09:00
Registration and Morning Coffee
09:00
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10:15
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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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09:00Abstract Presentation 1
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09:15Abstract Presentation 2
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09:30Abstract Presentation 3
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09:45Abstract Presentation 4
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10:00Abstract Presentation 5
09:00
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10:35
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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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09:00Transition: From Paediatric to Adult Service - The PushDr. Wafaa Al Suwairi (KSA)
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09:20Transition: From Paediatric to Adult Service - The PushDr. Martin Lee (UAE)
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09:40What Young Adults Want from a Young Adult Rheumatology ServiceMs. Emma Doree (UK)
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10:00Supporting Young Adults with Inflammatory ArthritisMs. Andrea McBride (UK)
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10:20Q&A
10:15
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11:30
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11:30
Session I: Axial Spondyloarthropathies
Chair: Dr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
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10:15Case Based Interactive DiscussionDr. Fahad Fazl (UAE)
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10:35Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC RegionDr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
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10:55Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Axial SpondyloarthropathiesProf. Karl Gaffney (UK)
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11:15Q&A
10:35
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11:30
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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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10:35Arthritis Associated with IBD in ChildrenH.E. Dr. Fawaz AlRefaee (Kuwait)
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10:55Autoimmunity in Inborn Error of ImmunityDr. Suleiman Al Hammadi (UAE)
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11:15Q&A
11:30
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12:00
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12:00
Satellite Symposium hosted by Pfizer
12:00
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13:00
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13:00
Lunch Break
13:00
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13:30
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13:30
Satellite Symposium hosted by GlaxoSmithKline
Chair: Prof. Munther Khamashta (UK)
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13:00Benlysta: The 1st Approved Biologic for Lupus NephritisLupus Nephritis Case StudyDr. Rajaie Namas (UAE)Efficacy and Safety of Benlysta in Lupus NephritisProf. Munther Khamashta (UK)
13:30
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14:45
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14:45
Session II: Psoriatic Arthritis
Chair: Dr. Gamal Ibrahim (UAE)
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13:30Case Based Interactive DiscussionDr. Adeeba Al-Herz (Kuwait)
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13:50Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC RegionDr. Khalid AlNaqbi (UAE)
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14:10Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Will Tillet (UK)
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14:30Q&A
14:45
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16:00
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16:00
Session III: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chair: Dr. Amel Al Ginawi (UAE)
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14:45Case Based Interactive DiscussionDr. Ahmed Zayat (UAE)
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15:05Local Experience / Guidelines in the GCC RegionDr. Rajaie Namas (UAE)
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15:25Keynote Talk: New Treatments for Rheumatoid ArthritisProf. Christopher Edwards (UK)
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15:45Q&A
16:00
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16:30
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16:30
Rheumatology Research in the GCC Region
Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)
16:30
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16:45
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16:45
Closing Remarks
Dr. Suad Hannawi (UAE)