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Welcome Message
Honored Guests and Colleagues, Welcome!
On behalf of the Neonatal Service Committee, we are delighted to welcome you to the 4th EHS International Neonatal Conference, taking place on 13–14 November 2026 at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE.
Under the theme, “Redefining Excellence Through Family Partnership to Shape Better Beginnings,” this Conference emphasizes that parents are not merely visitors in the neonatal journey, but essential partners in their baby’s care. Their presence, participation, knowledge, and emotional connection play a vital role in supporting development, strengthening bonding, improving care experiences, and contributing to better outcomes for newborns.
Over two inspiring days, renowned international, regional, and national experts will share the latest advances in neonatal nutrition, neuroprotection, cardiovascular and respiratory care, developmental care, and family-centered practice through keynote lectures, interactive discussions, workshops, and poster presentations.
Join us for an exceptional scientific gathering where knowledge, innovation, compassion, and family partnership come together to shape better beginnings and improve outcomes for newborns and their families. We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai.
Honorary President
Head of Conference
Dr. Mona Khalaf Al Aleeli
President of the Conference Consultant Neonatologist & Head of Neonatology Department Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital Head of Neonatal Service Committee- EHS Assistant Professor of Pediatrics College of Medicine, University of Sharjah.
Dr. Yasser El Sayed
Conference Vice President Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Canada Staff Neonatologist, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Shared Health- Manitoba, St. Boniface Hospital
Scientific Committee
Dr. Mona Salah
Head of Scientific Committee Consultant Pediatrician Neonatologist AQWCH-EHS, UAE Adjunct Clinical Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Yaser Husein Ali
HOD of NICU, Consultant Neonatologist at NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Mohammed Abou seif
Head of Scientific Committee Deputy Consultant Neonatologist, Deputy of neonatology department¸ AQWCH-EHS
Dr. Ahmad Dana
Consultant Pediatrician/Neonatologist Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sharjah. Adjunct Clinical Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Hanan Al- Raeesi
Pediatric – Neonatal Specialist, Medical Director of Medical Affairs in Khorfakkan Hospital, Deputy of Neonatal Service Committee
Dr. Amna Al Zaabi
Consultant Pediatrics Neonatology United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Layla Obaid
Consultant Neonatologist, Division Chief- Department of Neonatology Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Prof. Hakam Yaseen
Consultant Neonatologist, Medical Director (CMO) Member of Board of Trustees, HOD Pediatric & Neonatology Department, University Hospital Sharjah- UAE
Dr. Olfat Alzaabi
Conference President Pediatric consultant. Head of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Fujariah Hospital
Dr. Jwan Feraj Shekhy
Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist Head of Pediatric department – Khofakkan Hospital, EHS, UAEArab Board Degree in Paediatrics – CABP Specialty Degree in Paediatrics- Syria Member of European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC)
Dr. Mohamad Rami
Consultant Neonatologist, Abdullah Bin Omran Hospital, EHS, UAE
Organizing Committee
Dr. Adel El Sayed
Consultant Pediatrician Head of the Pediatric Department, Umm Al Quwain Hospital, EHS, UAE
Dr. Ahmad Dana
Consultant Pediatrician/Neonatologist Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sharjah. Adjunct Clinical Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Fatima Alkaabi
Pediatric specialist. Arab Board in Pediatrics. Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
Dr. Hanan Al- Raeesi
Pediatric – Neonatal Specialist, Medical Director of Medical Affairs in Khorfakkan Hospital, Deputy of Neonatal Service Committee
Dr. Hussien Eleimy
Senior Pediatric Specialist. Fujairah Hospital, EHS Faculty of Arab and Emarati board programmer in Fujairah Hospital Adjunct Assistant Professor at RAK University
Dr. Maureen Soliman
Specialist pediatrician, neonatology department AQWCH-EHS
Dr. Mohammed Abou seif
Head of Scientific Committee Deputy Consultant Neonatologist, Deputy of neonatology department¸ AQWCH-EHS
Dr. Mona Salah
Head of Scientific Committee Consultant Pediatrician Neonatologist AQWCH-EHS, UAE Adjunct Clinical Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Najeeb Muringakodan
HOD Pediatrics and Neonatology Department, Dibba Hospital, EHS.
Ms. Rola Helmi
Main Topics
1-Hemodynamic- Respiratory Care
* Precision Ventilation and Lung Imaging with AI
* Red Flags on Management of Pulmonary Hypertension
* POCUS-Guided Circulatory Support Decision
* The Road Map to Successful Extubation
2- Family-Centered & Parents Wellbeing
* Parental Empowerment and Shared Decision-Making
* Closing the Distance: AI for Bonding and Satisfaction in the NICU
* Healing the Whole Family- Parental Wellbeing in the NICU
3- Nutrition & Growth
* Too Little, Too Much, Too Fast? Refeeding the Neonate Safely
* Human Milk Fortification Strategies — Individualized Fortification
* Feeding Preterm Infants after Hospital Discharge: What is the Evidence?
* Extrauterine Growth Restriction Prevention — Growth Charts and Feeding Algorithms
4- Neuroprotection & Brain Development
* Neuromonitoring Strategies in the NICU
* Brain Protection during Perinatal transition in Preterm
* Strategies to prevent intraventricular Hemorrhage
* The Impact of Light, Noise, and Touch on Brain Development
5- Miscellaneous
* Osteopenia Of Prematurity
* Evidence Based Blood Product Transfusion Threshold in NICU
* Fragile skin; Fragile Lives; Preventing Skin Injury in the NICU
* Symptom Management and Analgesia: Optimization and Weaning
Workshops
Workshops
1- Evidence Based Practices in the NICU:
o IPAT
o Un Planned Extubation
2- Diagnosis and Mana
Dr. Ahmed Al Maazmi
Consultant Neonatologist, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Ahmad Dana
Consultant Pediatrician/Neonatologist Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Sharjah. Adjunct Clinical Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Gabriel Variane
Founder & Medical Director, Protecting Brains & Saving Futures (PBSF) | Staff Neonatologist Medical Director of Neonatal Neuro-Critical Care, Santa Casa de São Paulo
Prof. Hakam Yaseen
Consultant Neonatologist, Medical Director (CMO) Member of Board of Trustees, HOD Pediatric & Neonatology Department, University Hospital Sharjah- UAE
Mr. Hamza Al Gneady
clinical Nurse Resource critical care education for pediatric and neonatal intensive care unite EHSUAE
Dr. Mariam Ayed
Neonatal and Perinatal senior specialist Farwaniya Hospital, Kuwait
Dr. Mohammed Abou seif
Head of Scientific Committee Deputy Consultant Neonatologist, Deputy of neonatology department¸ AQWCH-EHS
Dr. Mohamad Rami
Consultant Neonatologist, Abdullah Bin Omran Hospital, EHS, UAE
Dr. Mona Salah
Head of Scientific Committee Consultant Pediatrician Neonatologist AQWCH-EHS, UAE Adjunct Clinical Professor, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE
Ms. Rola Althawabteh
Neonatal intensive care Unit manager Al Qassimi women’s and children’s hospital
Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
Consultant Neonatologist at Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Wahba Hassanein
Senior clinical psychologist at Maudsley health Assigned to Emirates Health Services – UAE (EHS) Khorfakkan Hospital
Dr. Yaser Husein Ali
HOD of NICU, Consultant Neonatologist at NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Yasser El Sayed
Conference Vice President Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Canada Staff Neonatologist, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Shared Health- Manitoba, St. Boniface Hospital
Dr. Zakaria Zaki Al-Attal
Director of Quality Management and Senior Advisor at Emirates Health Services – UAE. Senior Consultant for the Undersecretary of Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – UAE.
Dr. Zakariya Al Salam
Consultant Neonatologist Head of Neonatology (NICU)Head of Neonatology (NICU) King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Hospital
Day one
Day two
Day one
Friday, 13 November 2026
Day two
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre - Airport Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre - Airport Road - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Official Organizer
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