Meet our Speakers & Chairpersons

Symposium Speakers

Abrar Alasmari
Keynote Speaker

Abrar Alasmari

Deputyship of Population Health, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abrar Alasmari is a public health physician at the Saudi Ministry of Health, with expertise in population health, infectious diseases, vaccination policy, and health systems strengthening. She also serves as an academic at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, contributing to postgraduate teaching and research supervision. Dr. Alasmari leads and collaborates on national and international initiatives in immunisation, antimicrobial resistance, healthy aging, and public health surveillance. Her work focuses on translating research into policy and strengthening evidence-based public health programs. She is committed to advancing disease prevention and improving population health through strategic partnerships, innovation, and scientific leadership.
Wael A. Althaqafi
Speaker

Wael A. Althaqafi

General Directorate of Health Programs & Chronic Diseases Department, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Wael Althaqafi is a Family Medicine Consultant and works at the General Directorate of Health Programs and Chronic Diseases, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. He has expertise in chronic disease management and health programs, with a special interest in asthma care and respiratory health initiatives. He has contributed to the development and implementation of national health programs and clinical pathways.
Asmaa Alzahrani
Speaker

Asmaa Alzahrani

Preventive Medicine Consultant, Program Lead; Childhood Immunization Coverage at Public Health Authority, Riyadh, KSA

Saudi Board-certified Preventive Medicine Specialist with 4 years of training and expertise in epidemiology, population health, and healthcare management. Committed to applying data-driven strategies and innovative public health solutions to enhance healthcare outcomes
Ahmed Kasem
Speaker

Ahmed Kasem

Senior Marketing Manager for Middle East, Africa, Central and Eastern Europe at Hologic & General Manager for Regional Head Quarter of Hologic MENA in Saudi Arabia

Mr. Ahmed Kasem serves as the Regional Marketing Manager for Hologic, overseeing marketing strategies in emerging markets, specifically in the Middle East, Africa, and Central and Eastern Europe. With two decades of experience in the diagnostics field, Mr. Kasem brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in the Saudi Arabian and broader Middle Eastern markets. Under his leadership, Hologic's diagnostics portfolio—which encompasses cytology, digital cytology, and molecular diagnostics—is positioned to address significant healthcare needs in these regions. Prior to joining Hologic, Mr. Kasem honed his skills at Roche Diagnostics and Becton Dickinson (BD), where he gained invaluable insights into the complexities and nuances of the diagnostics industry. His deep understanding of the market dynamics and regulatory environments has enabled him to formulate and implement effective marketing strategies that align with regional healthcare trends. Mr. Kasem’s will give more insights about how could Powering Healthcare with Technology to Shape the Future of Digital Diagnostics through Hologic Genius digital cytology
Ala’eddin Jebreel
Speaker

Ala’eddin Jebreel

Consultant Surgeon ORL-HNS, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ala’eddin Jebreel is a Consultant Otolaryngologist–Head and Neck Surgeon at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has expertise in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and advanced surgical management of ENT disorders. He is actively involved in clinical care, medical education, and surgical training.
Majed Pharaon
Speaker

Majed Pharaon

Consultant, Head & Neck Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.a

Dr. Majed Pharaon, is a consultant pathologist who completed his residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, USA, where he also pursued a fellowship in head and neck surgical pathology. He further refined his diagnostic skills through a cytopathology fellowship at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, USA. Currently, he serves as the Director of Cytopathology and Deputy Chairman for Laboratory Education at King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh. With subspecialty expertise in head and neck pathology and cytopathology, he is actively contributing to clinical service, training, and academic advancement.
Abdulaziz Alhazmi
Speaker

Abdulaziz Alhazmi

Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs, Middle East and Saudi Arabia, Cepheid

Dr. Abdulaziz Alhazmi, MD, MSc is a clinical pathologist and microbiology specialist with expertise in molecular diagnostics and infectious diseases. He currently serves as Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs for the Middle East and Saudi Arabia at Cepheid.
Majed Alrumayyan
Speaker

Majed Alrumayyan

Consultant Urologist, Uro-Oncology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Majed Alrumayyan is a Consultant Urologist specializing in Uro-Oncology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has expertise in urological cancers and advanced urological care, with clinical experience in the management of complex urological conditions. He is involved in patient care, clinical practice, and multidisciplinary approaches in urologic oncology.
Samar Alhomoud
Speaker

Samar Alhomoud

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Samar Alhomoud is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She specializes in colorectal surgery, with expertise in the management of colorectal diseases, colorectal cancer, and advanced surgical procedures. She is involved in clinical care, surgical education, and multidisciplinary management of colorectal conditions.
Ismail A. Albadawi
Speaker

Ismail A. Albadawi

Consultant Gynecologic Oncologist, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ismail A. Albadawi is a Consultant Gynecologic Oncologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has extensive expertise in gynecologic oncology, including the diagnosis and surgical management of gynecologic cancers. He is involved in clinical care, medical education, and research in women’s cancer.
Sarah F. Alsukait
Speaker

Sarah F. Alsukait

Assistant Professor of Dermatology, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Consultant Dermatologist; Program Director, Advanced Medical Dermatology Fellowship, KSU.

Dr. Sarah F. Alsukait is a board-certified consultant dermatologist and Assistant Professor at King Saud University (KSU). She serves as Program Director of the Advanced Medical Dermatology Fellowship at KSU. She completed a clinical fellowship in inflammatory skin diseases at the University of Toronto, Canada. Her clinical and academic work focuses on complex medical dermatology, with a strong interest in education and training.
Samira M. Al-Juhani
Speaker

Samira M. Al-Juhani

Medical Consultant & Director of Microbiology and Virology, Laboratory King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Samira Al-Juhani is a Consultant in Microbiology at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh. She has expertise in clinical microbiology and virology, with experience in laboratory diagnostics and infectious diseases.
Sara Alotaibi
Speaker

Sara Alotaibi

Cervical Cancer Survivor & Patient Advocate, Independent Patient Advocate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sara Al Otaibi is Head of Learning & Development at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where she leads leadership, executive development, and organizational capability initiatives. An ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Sara brings over 15 years of experience in leadership development, organizational transformation, and executive coaching across the Middle East and internationally. Sara is a cervical cancer survivor and an advocate for HPV prevention and women's health. She partners with regional organizations, including the Rofaida Women's Health Organization and the World Health Organization, to elevate patient voices, reduce stigma, and promote awareness of HPV-related cancers. Through sharing her personal journey, Sara champions the importance of prevention, early detection, and patient advocacy in improving health outcomes across the region.
Ibtihal Fadhil
Speaker

Ibtihal Fadhil

Founding Chair, Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance & Chair, MENA Coalition for HPV Elimination, Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance

Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil is a public health expert and a regional advocate for noncommunicable disease and cancer prevention. She is the Chair of the Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance and Chair of the MENA Coalition for HPV Elimination, with extensive experience in regional health advocacy and policy.

Symposium Chairpersons

Aljawharah Alosaimi
Chairperson

Aljawharah Alosaimi

Program Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology / Women’s Health Fellowship, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Jowhara Al-Osaimi, MBBS, SB-FM, ABFM, is a Consultant in Family Medicine and Women’s Health and a recognized advocate for advancing women’s healthcare within primary care. She currently serves as Director of Women’s Health and Antenatal Clinics and Director of the Women’s Health Fellowship Program at Prince Sultan Military Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Her areas of expertise and professional interest include women’s preventive health, menopause care, breast and cervical cancer prevention and screening, and the development of integrated women’s health services within primary care. Dr. Al-Osaimi is actively engaged in medical education, clinical leadership, and healthcare transformation. She has delivered numerous lectures and scientific presentations at national and international conferences, symposia, and professional forums, contributing to knowledge exchange and the advancement of women’s health practice.
Meshari Alabdullatif
Chairperson

Meshari Alabdullatif

Meshari Alabdullatif, Medical Affairs Manager, For Middle East, and Turkey region Becton, Dickinson Company (BD/Waters)

Meshari Alabdullatif is Medical Affairs Manager for BD in Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region is Diagnostic solution. Meshari develops and leads cross-over collaborations to address Saudi unmet health needs. He is a certified microbiology and immunology consultant and holds Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from University of Ottawa (Canada).
Eyad F. Al-Saeed
Chairperson

Eyad F. Al-Saeed

Consultant, Radiation Oncology, University Cancer Center, KSUMC, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Saud University, Consultant, RAD Care Center, Consultant, Onco Clinic Center.

Member of Saudi Association Of Radiation Therapy (SARO) Foundation Committee 2017-Present. Head of Radiation Oncology Foundation Committee at KKUH, 2009-Present. Head of Cyclotron Foundation Committee at KKUH 2009 -Present. MEMBER of Canadian Accreditation Committee, Unit Of Hematology Oncology KKUH Chairman of Canadian Accreditation Committee, Radiation Protection Unit 2010-Present. Acting Head, Hematology Oncology Unit (KKUH) 2010-2012. Head Of Neuro Oncology Tumor Board at KFMC 2009-Present. Coordinator of prince Sultan Hematology & Oncology Center with Faculty of Medicine at KFMC 2008-2012. CO Chairman of Organizing Committee of adult & pediatric neuro-oncology symposium at KFMC Mar 2009. Chairman of Organizing Committee of Riyadh Ottawa International Head and Neck Symposium at KFMC Nov 2008. Organizing Committee of International Breast Cancer Conference, collaboration with MD Anderson at KFMC Oct 2008,2010,2012,2014. Organizing Committee of Oncology Update (Expanding Horizon. Leader Committee in establishing treatment of TBI using mobile couch (first in Middle East). Organizing committee in professional course in Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics at KAUH
Khalid AL-Qahtani
Chairperson

Khalid AL-Qahtani

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon, College of Medicine & King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Program Director of Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship King Saud University, Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (AF-ACS), Fellow of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSc), Clinical fellow of the Craniofacial Osseointegration and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation Unit (COMPRU). Reviewer in the Journal of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Reviewer in Laryngoscope, Member of the ENT Scientific Board, March 2015. Member of Committee Choosing an Academic Leaders in College of Medicine, College of Medicine Representative in KSU Scientific Council, Sep 2019. Associate Editor in Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine College of Medicine KSU, Member of Awarding Clinical Titles Committee College of Medicine KSU, Chairman of Promotion Committee in KSU Scientific Council, Sept 2020.
Khalid Akkor
Chairperson

Khalid Akkor

Associate Professor & Consultant, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, King Saud University & Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Women's Health Hospita, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Associate Professor & Consultant in Gynecologic Oncology at King Saud University and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Women's Health Hospital.
Ahmed Alayoubi
Chairperson

Ahmed Alayoubi

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Al Yamama Hospital, Riyadh Second Health Cluster, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmed Alayoubi OBGYN Consultant AlYamama Hospital Riyadh second health cluster Saudi Arabia - Since 2008, interested in high risk obstetrics, & maternal critical care - ⁠Chairman, Maternal & Perinatal Safety Committee - Saudi patient safety center (SPSC) - Member, Informed Consent National Committee - (SPSC) - Member, National PBM Implementation Taskforce - Saudi Health Council (SHC) - Member, Scientific Committee for OBGYN Specialty - Ministry of Health (MOH) - Cofounder of OMMAHAT initiative for maternal morbidity & mortality - (MOH 2015 – 2018)

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