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Hi Dubai
12-05-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
Emirates Critical Care Conference Opens in Dubai
The 21st Emirates Critical Care Conference opened Friday at Dubai's InterContinental Festival City Hotel, bringing together over 2,000 healthcare professionals from 45 countries in one of the world's largest gatherings dedicated to intensive and critical care medicine. Held in parallel with several key events — including the 2nd World Summit of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care and the 20th World Conference of Critical Care Nurses — the three-day conference features 275 expert speakers and 381 lectures across 77 scientific sessions. Conference Chairman Prof. Dr. Hussein Al Rahma highlighted the rapid growth of the event, which began in 2004 with just 300 participants. Today, it stands as the leading critical care conference in the Middle East and North Africa and ranks third globally. He noted its increasing international reach, with 60% of participating associations coming from abroad and plans to raise that to over 90% by 2028. The conference aims to foster collaboration among global leaders in critical care, with discussions covering a wide range of topics including sepsis, mechanical ventilation, fluid management, ARDS, and anaesthesia. A total of 131 scientific research papers will be presented by doctors and residents, contributing to the exchange of advanced clinical practices and research findings. Participants will also benefit from 22.5 CME hours accredited by the Dubai Health Authority, while an accompanying exhibition features 34 companies showcasing the latest innovations in critical care technology. Three memoranda of understanding were signed with international federations, reinforcing global partnerships and Dubai's growing role as a medical innovation hub. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Gulf Today
10-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Dubai hosts Emirates Critical Care Conference
The 21st Emirates Critical Care Conference commenced on Friday at the InterContinental Festival City Hotel in Dubai, held in parallel with the 2nd World Summit of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC). The event also runs concurrently with the 7th Global Network for Emergency Medicine (GNEM), the 16th Asia Africa Conference of the WFICC, and is organised in collaboration with the Seventh Conference of the Emirates Nursing Association – Critical Care Chapter. In addition, it is held alongside the 20th World Conference of Critical Care Nurses (WFCCN) World Congress and the 21st International Pan Arab Critical Care Medicine Society Conference (IPACCMS). Prof. Dr. Hussein Al Rahma, Chairman of the Conference, said that the conference, which began in 2004 with the participation of 300 doctors and nurses, is today the first in the Middle East and North Africa and the third in the world. It attracts over 2,000 participants annually from across the world, with this year's edition welcoming attendees from 45 countries. Prof Al Rahma noted that the conference, organised by Info Plus Events, currently attracts 60% of international medical associations. He expressed his aspiration to increase this figure to over 90% by 2028, especially given the significant annual growth in both the number of international speakers and the quality of scientific papers presented, as well as the diversity of accompanying workshops. Prof Al Rahma emphasised that the conference aims to bring together leading doctors, specialists, and researchers in the field of intensive and critical care from the Middle East and around the world to exchange expertise. The event also serves as a platform to discuss advancements in mechanical ventilation techniques, the latest pharmaceutical developments, and cutting-edge findings in critical care medicine. The President of the Conference highlighted that this year's edition features 275 speakers, including 130 international and 80 local experts. Over the course of the three-day event, attendees will benefit from 381 lectures across 77 scientific sessions, in addition to four scientific workshops, four training courses, and six industry-focused seminars. The conference also includes the presentation of 131 scientific research papers by doctors and resident physicians. WAM
Hi Dubai
05-05-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Hosts Global Critical Care Summit Bringing Over 2,000 Medical Experts
Dubai is set to become the global hub for intensive care innovation as it hosts the 21st Emirates Critical Care Conference from May 9 to 11 at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, alongside the 2nd World Summit of the World Federation of Intensive and Critical Care (WFICC). This major medical gathering will bring together more than 2,000 healthcare professionals from 45 countries, including top physicians, nurses, and researchers. Backed by over 35 scientific societies, the event also features six major affiliated conferences spanning critical care, emergency medicine, and nursing. The three-day summit will showcase the latest in artificial ventilation, critical care drugs, and breakthrough research. According to Prof. Dr Hussein Al Rahma, the Founding President of the Emirates Critical Care Conference and Chairperson of the event, the platform is designed to foster global collaboration and advance evidence-based best practices developed in the post-pandemic era. With 275 speakers—130 international, 65 regional, and 80 local—the conference will present 381 lectures across 77 sessions, supported by workshops, training courses, research presentations, and industry seminars. Strategic agreements with international medical institutions are also expected to be signed. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including sepsis, fluid therapy, anaesthesia, trauma, nephrology, cardiology, nutrition, geriatrics, and CPR. Additionally, 34 companies will exhibit cutting-edge critical care technologies and ventilation solutions. This high-level scientific platform marks a significant milestone in the region's healthcare landscape, reinforcing Dubai's position as a leader in global medical collaboration and innovation. News Source: Emirates News Agency
