PRE-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS
September 18, 2026 - Friday
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel
WORKSHOP 1
14:00-15:00
Diet as Management of Rare Diseases
Ms. Masooma Al Jasmi
Head of Clinical Nutrition Al Jalila Children's Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the role of nutrition in the prevention and management of selected rare and inherited metabolic diseases.
- Identify disease-specific dietary interventions and their clinical indications.
- Develop individualized nutritional management plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Recognize common nutritional challenges across different stages of life and strategies to optimize long-term health outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on dietary adherence, monitoring, and available nutritional support resources.
WORKSHOP 5
16:15-17:15
Bleeding Disorders
Dr. Eman Alshamsi
MBBS, RCPCH Consultant & Acting Head of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the clinical presentation and diagnostic approach for inherited bleeding disorders.
- Apply current evidence-based management strategies for hemophilia and other rare bleeding disorders.
- Identify and manage bleeding emergencies using appropriate treatment protocols.
- Promote multidisciplinary care that supports long-term health, rehabilitation, and quality of life.
- Empower patients and caregivers through education on bleeding prevention, treatment adherence, and self-management.