14 Hrs
18.75 hrs
Conference Days: January 23-24, 2027
Pre-Conference Workshops: January 22, 2027
Ritz-Carlton (DIFC) Dubai, UAE
Welcome Message
To Our Distinguished Colleagues and Valued Partners,
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd MENA Spine Congress, taking place on January 23–24, 2027, at Raffles Dubai, UAE. Following the remarkable success of the 2nd edition of MENA Spine Congress, 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 2027 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 2027
The MENA Spine Congress 2027 marks the third edition of this prestigious event, serving as a natural progression from the highly successful prior editions of the MSC. Building on this strong foundation, MSC 2027 continues its mission to elevate the attendee experience through a comprehensive program of sessions. These include keynote lectures, interactive panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, all designed to integrate the latest advancements and emerging technologies in spine care. The congress will convene leading professionals in spine surgery, healthcare, and research, providing a platform for the presentation of case studies and the exploration of practical solutions for complex spinal conditions. Furthermore, MSC 2027 offers an unparalleled networking opportunity, enabling attendees to connect with peers, industry leaders, and pioneers in spine surgery, fostering valuable collaborations within the global spine community.
Organizing & Scientific Committee
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4647'>SAMEH ABOLFOTOUH
Committee Chair
Consultant Spine Sergeon AO Spine MENA Education Officer Pan Arab Spine Society Chairman (UAE)
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4649'>OMAR ALNORI
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine surgery at HMC Chairman AO Spine GCC.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4651'>FAISAL KONBAZ
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4653'>WALEED AWWAD
Professor of Orthopedic spine and scoliosis surgeon.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5323'>FAHAD ALHELAL
Section head Spine surgery at KAMC-RD Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA)
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4655'>NAYEF BIN DAJIM
Chairman, Department of Spine Surgery at King Fahad Specialist Hospital.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4657'>MUZAHEM TAHA
Assistant Prof. at College of Medicine Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Department.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5321'>GHAZWAN HASAN
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Royal Private Hospital.
Advisory board members
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5476'>JEFFREY WANG
Advisory Board Chair
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Clinical Scholar) & Co-Director of the USC Spine Center.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4629'>DAN RIEW
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Chief Cervical Spine Surgery and co-director of spine Fellowship at Columbia University. Professor of...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5331'>JENS CHAPMAN
MD, Spine Surgeon at Swedish Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Seattle, WA and has over 40 years...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4665'>RICHARD BRANSFORD
Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Washington.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5333'>TONY TANNOURY
Founding president of Society for Progress & Innovations for the Near East; Founding President of S.P.I.N.E Founding President...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5329'>MOHIT BHANDARI
Distinguished University Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery at McMaster University. He holds a Canada Research Chair in...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5335'>OSCAR ALVES
Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital Lusíadas Porto Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery, Centro Hospitalar de Gaia Espinho, Treasurer, CSRS-E. Co-Chairman,...
Faculty speakers
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5476'>JEFFREY WANG
Advisory Board Chair
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Clinical Scholar) & Co-Director of the USC Spine Center.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4629'>DAN RIEW
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Chief Cervical Spine Surgery and co-director of spine Fellowship at Columbia University. Professor of...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5331'>JENS CHAPMAN
MD, Spine Surgeon at Swedish Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Seattle, WA and has over 40 years...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4665'>RICHARD BRANSFORD
Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Washington.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5333'>TONY TANNOURY
Founding president of Society for Progress & Innovations for the Near East; Founding President of S.P.I.N.E Founding President...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5339'>DON MOORE
Orthopaedic spine surgeon with the University of Missouri, Columbia.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5329'>MOHIT BHANDARI
Distinguished University Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery at McMaster University. He holds a Canada Research Chair in...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5337'>PATRICK HSIEH
He is the Edwin M. Todd/Trent H. Wells, Jr. Professor of Neurosurgery at USC Spine Center and is...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5335'>OSCAR ALVES
Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital Lusíadas Porto Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery, Centro Hospitalar de Gaia Espinho, Treasurer, CSRS-E. Co-Chairman,...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5547'>MUHAMMAD ABD-EL-BARR
Professor of Neurosurgery; Vice Chair, International Affairs; Chief, Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Professor in Orthopedic Surgery
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5438'>BRADLEY JACOBS
Dr. W. Bradley Jacobs is a spinal surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital/University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5343'>JUAN EMMERICH
Chairperson AO Spine International Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5347'>KLAUS SCHNAKE
Orthopedic spine surgeon; head of an interdisciplinary spine team in Erlangen (Bavaria, Germany); scientific focus on osteoporotic fractures;...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5349'>LUKE KIM
Professor at Spine Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Deputy Editor of Global Spine Journal College...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5553'>MITCHELL HANSEN
Mitchell Hansen is an Australian trained adult and paediatric neurosurgeon. He is previous past president of the Neurosurgical...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4649'>OMAR ALNORI
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine surgery at HMC Chairman AO Spine GCC.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4651'>FAISAL KONBAZ
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4653'>WALEED AWWAD
Professor of Orthopedic spine and scoliosis surgeon.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5323'>FAHAD ALHELAL
Section head Spine surgery at KAMC-RD Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA)
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4655'>NAYEF BIN DAJIM
Chairman, Department of Spine Surgery at King Fahad Specialist Hospital.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='4657'>MUZAHEM TAHA
Assistant Prof. at College of Medicine Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Department.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5321'>GHAZWAN HASAN
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Royal Private Hospital.
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5417'>NIKOLA JEVTIć
Nikola Jevtić is the founder of Scolio Center in Novi Sad and a physiotherapist and kinesiotherapy specialist with...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5365'>ABDUL RAZZAQ AL-OBAID
Chairman Orthopedic and Spine Surgery at Wara hospital Kuwait
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5367'>ABDULAZIZ ALMUTAIR
Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Kuwait. Canadian Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon Fellow of the Royal College...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='5391'>HANI MHAIDLI
Past President of Association of Iberian and Latin American Spine(SILACO) Past President of the Spanish Spine Society. CO-Chairman...
<TRP-POST-CONTAINERDATA-TRP-POST-ID='6031'>AHMED ALQATUB
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Imam Alhasan Almujtaba teaching hospital
AO SYC Members
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Registration
Early Bird Registration - Before September, 30, 2026
January 22, 2027
Morning Workshops
From 09:00 – 13:00
Afternoon Workshop
From 14:00 – 17:00
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, 2027.
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