Upcoming Medical Conferences in Saudi Arabia

Integrating Medication Therapy Management into Pharmacy Practice is organized by King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) and will be held from Oct 11 - 13, 2018 at Jeddah Hilton Hotel, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Pharmacists and Physicians. Conference Objectives are: • Perceiving MTM service from implementation to practice • Recognizing pharmacist role in MTM Service • Applying disease manaagement knowledge into MTM service Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2018 Middle East Conference is organized by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Foundation and will be held during Oct 25 - 27, 2018 at Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is intended for practising physicians in cardiology, internal medicine and family practice as well as cardiology fellows-in-training. Conference Description: Cardiologists around the world look to the American College of Cardiology to advance cardiovascular science and knowledge. Join Global Experts for the ACC Middle East Conference, where international and regional faculty partner together to deliver an educational experience with the unique perspective of clinical practice in the Middle East. Local Learning brings relevant and practical knowledge to where you live and work to elevate patient care and improve heart health. • Educational topics focused on hot topics tailored to the needs of the Middle East • Solutions for everyday problems targeting practical approaches to guideline-driven care • Hands-on skills-building with an ECG Interpretation Workshop By increasing their expert knowledge, participants should be able to identify guideline-driven, contemporary approaches to cardiovascular patient care. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management for ORP is organized by AOTrauma and Will be held during Nov 10 - 12, 2018 at Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

AOTrauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management is organized by AOTrauma and will be held during Nov 22 - 24, 2018 at Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Orthopedists. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Arab International Pharmacy Congress is organized by Maarefah Management and will be held from Nov 27 - 29, 2018 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Who Should Attend: • Heads of Licensing Department • Heads of Pharmaceuticals Department • Heads of Inspection and and Quality Control Department • Pharmacy Directors • Pharmacy Supervisors • Outpatient/Inpatient Pharmacists • Supply Chain Pharmacists • Informatics Pharmacists • Quality Control Pharmacists • Pharmacy Technicians • Pharmacy Trainees • Pharmacy Residents • Pharmacy Group CEOs/ Managers • Incharge Pharmacists • Pharmacists Course Description: This Congress is designed to be one of the biggest pharmacy conferences which will provide pharmacist attendees the chance to meet, review and share knowledge with local, regional and international experts. Arab International Pharmacy Congress includes nearly every advances in knowledge, innovation, technology, and practice, and has an objective of creating an international platform for policymakers, academics, pharmaceutical experts, and regulators to discuss the most pressing issues related to pharmacy. By participating at Arab International Pharmacy Congress you will witness the growing industry and will give your career and business access to new opportunities and up-to-date knowledge from throughout the world. Benefits of Attending: • Learn how technology adoption is advancing the pharmacy practice in the GCC region • Improve your operational management skills in your community pharmacy • Review the quality tools which enhance medication safety and minimize errors • Examine the role of pharmacists in different settings inside the hospital • Gain insights into the essential role of pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship • Identify the challenges which face the pharmacy practice in the region and the right steps to overcome them • Drive the change in the community pharmacy practice through patient-centered care • Develop highly effective medication management strategies • Earn CME points and leverage your knowledge • Participate and get awarded in the Patient Care Awards Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Prices: From: USD 299.0, To: USD 1999.0 Speakers: Khalid Al Burikan, Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services, King Saudi University Medical City, President, Saudi, Pharmaceutical Society, KSA, Abdulaziz Alhossan, Head of clinical pharmacy department at King Saud University College of Pharmacy, Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services Supervisor at King Saud University Medical City, KSA, Ahmed Al Jedai, Pharm.D., M.B.A., BCPS, FCCP, FAST, A Deputy Minister for Medical support Services, Deputyship of Therapeutic Affairs, Ministry of Health, KSA, Khalid Al Burikan, Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services, King Saudi University Medical City, President, Saudi, Pharmaceutical Society, KSA, Osama Tabbara, RPh, EMBA, BCNSP, Senior Director of Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE Early Bird Price Available for the first 50 Registrations Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

4th Annual MENA Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Congress is organized by Maarefah Management and will be held from Nov 27 - 29, 2018 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Who Should Attend? • Directors, Managers, and Personnel working in the following units in pharmaceutical plants: ○ Production ○ Quality Assurance ○ Engineering ○ Supply Chain ○ Procurement ○ Purchasing ○ Warehouse ○ Labelling and Packaging ○ Research and Development • Universities • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) Suppliers • Pharmaceutical Machinery and Technology Suppliers • Clinical Research Organisations • Laboratory Equipment Providers • Consultants • Equipment Suppliers • Contract Manufacturing • Packaging Materials Providers • Engineering, Reengineering, and Design Companies Course Description: Many governments in the region have started encouraging more investments in the local pharmaceutical manufacturing, either through building new pharmaceutical industrial areas, or through attracting more foreign direct investment. Some of the biggest European and American Pharmaceutical companies have ongoing projects establishing new pharmaceutical plants in the MENA region, including Saudi Arabia which is expected to be the leading pharma manufacturing hub in the region. That’s why The MENA Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Congress will set a unique platform by gathering the pioneers from the local and international pharmaceutical companies; CEOs, plant managers, production managers, supply chain managers, quality assurance managers, regulators affairs managers, and engineers. In addition to the leading technology providers who will showcase the latest technologies and developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The congress will include case studies, presentations, and interactive panel discussions which will focus on issues like the obstacles fronting the pharmaceutical industry, the integration between the different concerned entities, and the future of the industry in the region. Course Objectives: • Explore the latest technologies and machineries used in pharmaceutical manufacturing • Gain insights on plans for encouraging foreign investment in the pharmaceutical industry • Overcome the key challenges facing the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in the region • Build the required strategic partnership among policy makers and pharmaceutical companies to enhance the development of the industry in the region • Establish an integrated unity of the MENA pharmaceutical manufacturers • Optimise processes to decrease costs and improve efficiency • Maximise facility productivity through flexible plants, continuous manufacturing and implementing the latest technologies • Reach lean and efficient processes throughout manufacturing down the supply chain • Win excellence in process development, engineering, quality and compliance, performance improvement and operations Prices: From: USD 199.0, To: USD 2349.0 Please Note: Early Bird Price For The First 50 Seats Only Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

SAUDIDERM Annual Conference for Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine is organized by Konoz Retaj Trading and will be held during Feb 08 - 10, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The target audience for this medical event is Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Medical Students, Interns, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 30 CME Hours. Conference Topics: • Medical Dermatology • Pigmentary Disorders • Hair and Nails Disorders • Pediatric Dermatology • Botulinum Toxin • Fillers • Laser • Dermoscopy • Deoxycholic Acid Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

2nd Saudi International Congress on New Frontiers in Organ Transplantation is organized by American Society of Transplantation (AST) and will be held from Feb 08 - 11, 2019 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.