23-24 January 2026 - Ritz-Carlton (DIFC) Dubai, UAE

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Welcome Message

To Our Distinguished Colleagues and Valued Partners,

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd MENA Spine Congress, taking place on January 23–24, 2026, at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), UAE.
Following the remarkable success of the 14th PASS edition in 2025, this year’s congress has been thoughtfully elevated to offer an even more impactful and enriching experience. We are proud to convene leading spine surgeons, researchers, and innovators from across the region and beyond, united by a shared commitment to advancing spine care.

The 2026 program features a robust scientific agenda, including state-of-the-art keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and immersive hands-on workshops. These sessions are designed to provide practical insights and training in the latest surgical techniques and clinical practices, enabling attendees to translate knowledge into improved patient outcomes.

Complementing the scientific program, our vibrant medical exhibition will showcase cutting-edge technologies, novel devices, and innovative solutions shaping the future of spine care. It is a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and discover transformative tools that can elevate your practice.

We invite you to join us in Dubai for an inspiring congress that fosters collaboration, promotes excellence, and drives meaningful progress in the field of spine surgery. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an unforgettable event.

Sincerely,

Sameh Abolfotouh
Conference Chairman

About MSC 2026

MENA Spine Congress 2026 is the second edition of this distinguished event, evolving as a natural extension of the successful 14th Pan Arab Spine Society Conference (PASS 2025).
Building on this foundation, MSC 2026 aims to elevate the experience by introducing more interactive sessions, expanding the exhibition area, and incorporating the latest research findings into the program.

Organizing & Scientific Committee

Dr. Sameh Abolfotouh (Committee Chair)
Consultant Spine Sergeon
AO Spine MENA Education Officer
Pan Arab Spine Society Chairman

(UAE)

Dr. Omar Alnori
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine surgery at HMC Chairman AO Spine GCC.
 

(Qatar)

Dr. Faisal Konbaz
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.
 

(KSA)

Dr. Waleed Awwad​
Professor of Orthopedic spine and scoliosis surgeon.

(KSA)

Dr. Nayef Bin Dajim​
Chairman, Department of Spine Surgery at King Fahad Specialist Hospital.

(KSA)

Dr. Muzahem Taha​
Assistant Prof. at College of Medicine Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Department.

(Iraq)

Dr. Ghazwan Hasan
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Royal Private Hospital.

(Iraq)

Advisory board members

Dr. Dan Riew
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Chief Cervical Spine Surgery and co-director of spine Fellowship at Columbia University.

(USA)

Dr. Jeffrey Wang
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Clinical Scholar) & Co-Director of the USC Spine Center.

(USA)

Dr. Richard Bransford
Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Washington.

(USA)

Dr. Mohit Bhandari
Distinguished University Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery at McMaster University.

(Canada)

Dr. Youssry El Hawary
Head of Orthopaedic Department Kasr El Ainy School of Medicine.

(Egypt)

Dr. Tony Tannoury
Founding president of Society for Progress & Innovations for the Near East; Founding President of S.P.I.N.E Founding President of Workerscompcare Group

(USA)

Faculty speakers

Dr. Dan Riew
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Chief Cervical ....
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(USA)
Dr. Jeffrey Wang
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Clinical Scholar) & Co-Director of the USC Spine Center.

(USA)

Dr Patrick Hsieh
He is the Edwin M. Todd/Trent H. Wells, Jr. Professor of...
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(USA)
Dr. Richard Bransford
Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Washington...
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(USA)

Dr. Ali Baaj
Incoming Professor of Neurosurgery | Vice-Chair for International...
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(USA)

Dr. Jens Chapman
MD, Spine Surgeon at Swedish Medical Center, Orthopedic.....
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(USA)
Dr Don Moore
Orthopaedic spine surgeon with the University of Missouri, Columbia.
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(USA)

Dr. Mohit Bhandari
Distinguished University Professor and Chair....
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(Canada)

Dr. Klaus Schnake
Orthopedic spine surgeon; head of an interdisciplinary spine...
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(Germany)

Dr. Luke Kim
Professor at Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery...
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(South Korea)

Dr. Oscar Alves
Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital Lusíadas Porto...
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(Portugal)

Dr. Ayush Sharma
Pioneered minimally invasive oblique approach to...
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(India)

Dr. Christian Morgenstern
Orthopedic and Endoscopic Engineer, Greater Barcelona....
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(Spain)

Dr. Youssry El Hawary
Head of Orthopaedic Department Kasr El Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo U

(Egypt)

Dr. Tony Tannoury
MD, Department of Orthopedics...
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(USA)

Dr. Omar Alnori
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine surgery at HMC Chairman AO Spine GCC

(Qatar)

Dr. Faisal Konbaz
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre | KFSHRC MD

(KSA)

Dr. Waleed Awwad​
Professor of Orthopedic spine and scoliosis surgeon

(KSA)

Dr. Nayef Bin Dajim​
Chairman, Department of Spine Surgery at King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam.

(KSA)

Dr. Muzahem Taha​
Assistant Prof. at College of Medicine Orthopedic...
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(Iraq)

Dr. Ghazwan Hasan
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Royal Private Hospital...
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(Iraq)

Dr. Juan Emmerich
Chairperson AO Spine International Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon

(Argentina)

Dr. Saleh Baeesa
Professor of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosciences..
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(KSA)

Dr. Fahad Alhelal
Section head Spine surgery at KAMC-RD Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA)

(KSA)

Dr. Sultan Aldebeyan
Adult Spine Surgeon | Paediatric Complex Spine and Deformity Surgeon (Scoliosis)

(KSA)

Dr. Sami Aleissa 
Consultant adult & pediatric Spine Surgeon...
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(KSA)

Dr Abdulaziz Almutair
Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Kuwait..
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(Kuwait)

Dr Abdul Razzaq Al-Obaid
Chairman Orthopedic and Spine Surgery at Wara hospital Kuwait

(Kuwait)

Dr. Joseph El Khalil  
Orthopedic spine surgeon and Chief medical officer of the Lebanese Hospital university

(Lebanon)

Dr. Mohamed Alasha
Chief of Neurosurgery, Assistant Professor, Consultant...
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(UAE)

Dr. Charbel D. Moussallem
M.D., FEBOT, FACS Head of Department of Orthopedics....
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(UAE)

Dr. Wael Al-Samak
Board of Orthopedics, Diploma in spine surgery, Orthopedic....
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(UAE)

Dr. Imad Hashim Moussallem
Consultant Neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at the...
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(UAE)

Dr Rizwan Akram
Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Glasgow.

(Pakistan)

Dr Amer Aziz
Chairman of Orthopedic, Ghurki Hospital- Pakistan

(Pakistan)

Dr Nicandro Figueiredo
Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon
MD, MSc, PhD Fellowship in Spine Surgery (USA)..
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(Brazil)

Dr Mohamed Armouty
Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University. He is Spine fellowship Co-Director. He completed...
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(Jordan)

Dr Sultan AlKalbani
BSH | MD Sultan Qaboos University | Oman medical speciality board | Spine fellowship - UK | Eurospine Basic and Advanced Diploma.

(Oman)

Dr Khalifa Alghafri

Consultant orthopedic and spine surgeon Visiting consultant at Shifa and Hayat hospitals Muscat, Oman.

(Oman)

Dr Ahmed Shawky
MHBA Head of the department of spinal deformities...
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(Germany)

Dr Waseem Aziz
Consultant Neurosurgeon. Hybrid Cerebrovascular, Skull Base, Spine Neurosurgeon

(UAE)

Dr Nader Hebelah
Staff Physician in the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, who specializes in spinal...
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(UAE)
Dr Ahmed Allam
Consultant Neurological and Spine Surgeon / Chief of Neurosurgery. An active member of the...
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(UAE)

Dr Marcus Head

Consultant Spine surgeon working in Mediclinic Parkview Hospital specialising in MIS and endoscopic surgery.

(UK)

Dr Rami Salameh
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon He is UK-trained Consultant Orthopedic...
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(UAE)

⁠Dr Kaled Faraj
Consultant orthopedic surgeon with great knowledge in his field. He has performed more...
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(UAE)

Dr Michael, Antony Louis Rex
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine surgeon at the American Hospital in Dubai. He completed...
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(UAE)
⁠Dr Mohamed Khattab
Professor of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, Ain Shams University, AO Spine Chairperson Egypt

(Egypt)

Registration

Early Bird Registration - Before 15 September 2025

General Admission

AED 1800 AED 1440

Attending Surgeons

AED 1800 AED 1440

Residents, Fellows & Physical Therapists

AED 1000 AED 800

Workshops

Morning Workshops

From 8:00 – 13:00

Brainlab Workshop

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AED 600

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Brainlab Workshop

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AED 600

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Afternoon Workshop

From 14:00 – 17:00

Brainlab Workshop

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AED 600

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Brainlab Workshop

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AED 600

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Accommodation

All rates below are per room, per night, and include breakfast. The check-in and
check-out information is as follows:
Check-in: 15:00, Check-out: 12:00.
We offer the option for free cancellation until January 15, 2026.

Single Room

AED 1250

Double Room

AED 1350

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