WELCOME TO MENA HEALTHCARE FORUM 2026

Welcome to the American Heart Association (AHA) MENA Healthcare Forum 2026, taking place on January 23 and 24, 2026, at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Building on the success of last edition of the forum, this year’s event brings together healthcare professionals, innovators, and experts from across the Middle East and North Africa to continue driving progress in cardiovascular care, resuscitation science, and patient outcomes.

Organized by the AHA, a global leader in cardiovascular health, the forum provides a platform for meaningful collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of evidence-based practices.

This edition also marks the official launch of the 2025 AHA Guidelines and will highlight advancements in resuscitation science, education, and quality improvement through certification pathways.

OBJECTIVE

Day 1: From Evidence to Impact: Elevating Resuscitation Outcomes

  • Highlight Key Advancements in Resuscitation: Present the latest updates in BLS, ACLS, and PALS guidelines, emphasizing their scientific foundations and practical applications for healthcare providers across diverse care settings.
  • Foster Knowledge Exchange & Skill Development: Create interactive opportunities through panels and workshops to share global perspectives, strengthen instructor capabilities, and enhance readiness of EMS, hospital teams, and community responders.

OBJECTIVE

Day 2: Health System Transformation through Hospitals Quality Certification

  • Advance Quality Systems in Healthcare: Showcase how AHA certification pathways and continuous improvement strategies drive measurable outcomes in stroke, chest pain, and heart failure care.

  • Enable Sustainable Change Through Training & Data: Equip participants with tools, digital solutions, and best practices to align clinical teams with guidelines, leverage data for performance improvement, and successfully navigate certification processes.

Collaborate. Innovate. Elevate Heart Health.

Join the forum as it provides dedicated platform bringing together healthcare professionals to connect, share insights, and build lasting collaborations that advance cardiology practices and improve patient outcomes across the region.

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