PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

Welcome to this focused program presented by the GCC Association of Immunology and Rheumatology (GCCAIR), where we come together with a shared dedication to delivering the highest quality care for children with rheumatic diseases. This program is designed specifically for paediatric rheumatologists, featuring a comprehensive agenda filled with cutting-edge scientific content. We hope it will inspire new insights, foster collaboration, and ultimately enhance the care we provide to our young patients.

We welcome you to the GCCAIR Paediatric!

Sincerely,

Dr. Elsadeg Sharif
Co-Chair

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Shamma Lootah
Co-Chair

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY PROGRAM

The program includes a half-day workshop and one-day session focused on pediatric rheumatic diseases, with a particular emphasis on the transition of care, the care of rheumatic diseases in children and adults differs in several key areas, including diagnosis, treatment, management approaches, and long-term care. Our program addresses these needs dedicated to pediatric rheumatic diseases.

Date: 10-11 October 2026
Format: Physical
Registration: Conference Fee

PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY SPEAKERS

Alhanouf Al Saleem

Dr. Alhanouf Al Saleem

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ayesha Rashed AlMheiri

Dr. Ayesha Rashed AlMheiri

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Azhar Rahma

Dr. Azhar Rahma

Instructor
Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Buthaina Al Athba

Dr. Buthaina Al Athba

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Sidra Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar
Doha, Qatar
Emtenan Basahl

Dr. Emtenan Basahl

Pediatric Resident
King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mahadev Jetho Mal

Dr. Mahadev Jetho Mal

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Najla Al Jaberi

Dr. Najla Al Jaberi

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Tawam Hospital, Al Ain University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Wafa Madan

Dr. Wafa Madan

Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist
Salmaniya Medical Complex
Manam, Bahrain