| Thursday, 16 October 2025 | |
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| 08:30 – 11:00 | Workshop 1: Young Arabian Saver – Student |
| 13:30 – 17:30 | Workshop 2: Scientific Writing |
| 08:30 – 12:30 | Workshop 3: Resuscitation Under Fire |
| 13:30 – 17:15 | Workshop 4: Empowered Nurses, Advanced Triage: Transforming Emergency Care Through Efficient Systems |
| 08:30 – 11:30 | Workshop 5: Arrhythmias Recognition & Early Management |
| 13:30 – 16:30 | Workshop 6: Pearls of ABG Interpretation |
| 08:30 – 12:30 | Workshop 7: In Situ Simulation for Resuscitation Outcomes: Train-the-Trainer |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Workshop 8: Superior Bleeding Control |
| Friday, 17 October 2025 | |
| 08:30 – 12:30 | Workshop 9: Young Arabian Saver – Train a Trainer |
| Saturday, 18 October 2025 By invitation only |
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| 08:30 – 12:30 | Workshop 10: Ability Program – Saving Lives by the Visually Impaired |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | Workshop 11: Ability Program – Saving Lives by the Hearing & Speech Impaired |
Disclaimer: Preliminary Agenda as of 07 October 2025, subject to potential modifications without prior notification.
Friday, 17 October 2025
| 08:00 – 14:00 | Registration | |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Welcome Remarks | |
| Session 1: Reviving Lives: The Arab World’s Approach to Resuscitation Moderators: Dr. Abdulhadi Alruwaithi and Dr. Jehad Awad |
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| 09:00 – 09:15 | The KSA Initiative “Al Thaman Al-Oula” | Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mousa |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Action and Collaboration with our MENA Red Cross National Societies | Dr. Pascal Cassan |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Regional Experience in Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) | Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Hamoud |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Q&A | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 2: Technology Advancement in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, ECMO Moderators: Dr. Omar Al Hallak and Dr. Tamer Al-Shouha |
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| 10:15 – 10:30 | Cardiogenic Shock, What Else We Can Do? | Dr. Umar Khan |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ECMO for Sudden Cardiac Arrest during Sporting Events | Dr. Vivek Kakar |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Q&A | |
| Keynote Lecture: 2030 Vision on First Aid and Resuscitation: Global Challenge for Life of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent National Societies (RCNS) Moderators: Dr. Taghreed Alnajjar and Mrs. Zehra’ Al-Hilali |
Dr. Pascal Cassan | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Opening Ceremony | |
| Session 3: Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO) Moderators: Dr. Ahmed Alhajeri and Mr. Kharsan Almakhalas |
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| 12:00 – 12:45 | Keynote Lecture: The Roles of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies from Routine to Innovation | Mr. Ali Saad |
| Education Model for Refugees’ Shelters | Dr. Osama Boubess | |
| First Aid Training at Poverty Community | Dr. Ashraf Elamir | |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Panel Discussion | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Friday Prayer & Lunch | |
| Session 4: Next-Gen Medicine: Advancing Care Through AI, Technology, and Simulation Moderators: Dr. Rasha Buhumaid and Dr. Suhaila Qayed |
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| 14:00 – 14:15 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Transforming the Community’s Emergency Response | Dr. Mueed Ahmad |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | NextGen Resuscitation: Pioneering Technologies for Advanced Life-Saving Care | Dr. Thiagarajan Jaiganesh |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Reviving Hope: The Impact of Technology on Emergency Medical Services and Cardiac Arrest Outcomes | Dr. Maitha Alfalasi |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Reviving Skills: Next-Gen Technologies Transforming Resuscitation Training | Dr. Mohammad Anzal Rehman |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Q&A | |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 5: Going back in Depths – Science & Research in Cardiac Arrest Moderators: Dr. Ahmed Samir and Dr. Tarek Hazwani |
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| 15:30 – 15:45 | Genetics of Cardiac Arrhythmia and Cardiomyopathy | Dr. Cybel Mehawej |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | What Can Be Done? Genetic Diagnosis in Life-Threatening Disorders: From Urgency to Action | Dr. Eliane Choueiry |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | From Signal to Arrest: How cAMP and Excitation–Contraction Coupling Dysfunction Drive Cardiac Risk in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy | Dr. Aniella Abi-Gerges |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | Q&A | |
| Session 6: From Crisis to Solutions: Tackling Resuscitation Challenges in MENA Moderators: Dr. Abdullah Shehab and Dr. Taghreed Alnajjar |
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| 16:30 – 16:45 | Building a Culture of Patient Safety: A Proactive Approach to Resuscitation Preparedness | Dr. Tarek Hazwani |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Beyond the Code: In-Hospital Resuscitation – From Protocols to Practice | Prof. Zohair Al Aseri |
| 17:00 – 17:15 | Resuscitation Science in the MENA Region: Challenges in Research, Data, and Implementation | Dr. Alaa Oteir |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Q&A | |
Disclaimer: Preliminary Agenda as of 16 October 2025, subject to potential modifications without prior notification.
Friday, 17 October 2025
| 08:00 – 14:00 | Registration | |
| 08:30 – 08:45 | Welcome Remarks | |
| Session 7: Empowering Resuscitation: The Nursing Perspective Moderators: Dr. Abdiqani Qasim, Dr. Nasaif Mohammed and Mr. Mohamed Rouane |
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| 08:45 – 09:00 | Simulation-based Assessment of Nursing Resuscitation Competencies | Dr. Hani Lababidi |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | How Simulation-Based Triage Scenarios Help Nurses Develop Critical Thinking and Prioritization Skills | Mr. Kais Y. Al-Kafaween |
| 09:15 – 09:30 | Emerging Technologies in Nursing Resuscitation Training | Dr. Hani Lababidi |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Post-Resuscitation Care: Nursing Role in Preventing Neurological Damage and Improving Recovery | Mr. Kais Y. Al-Kafaween |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Q&A | |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 8: Ethics at the Edge: Navigating Resuscitation Scenarios Moderator: Dr. Farah Thabet |
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| 10:15 – 10:30 | To Start or Not to Start: Ethical Dilemmas in Initiating Resuscitation | Dr. Mohamed Nasaif |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Integrating Islamic Perspectives in End-of-Life Resuscitation Decisions | Prof. Zohair Al Aseri |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Q&A | |
| Keynote Lecture: Main Hall | ||
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Opening Ceremony – Main Hall | |
| Keynote Lecture: Main Hall | ||
| Session 9: Game-Changing Care: Resuscitation Techniques in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Moderators: Dr. Khalifa Omar and Dr. Udesh Chaskar |
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| 12:15 – 12:30 | A Tragedy in the Middle of the Game (Sudden Cardiac Death) | Dr. Ali Ganai |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in GCC Countries | Dr. Feras Abuzeyad |
| 12:45 – 13:00 | Q&A | |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Friday Prayer & Lunch | |
| Session 10: What We Can Do Before the Patient Arrives to the Hospital? Moderators: Dr. Alaa Oteir, Mr. Kharsan Almakhalas and Dr. Seemin Shiraz |
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| 14:00 – 14:15 | Improving Resuscitation Quality Among Professional Rescuers | Dr. Tarek Hazwani |
| 14:15 – 14:30 | Tele-Resuscitation: Principles and Practice | Dr. Hanna Kaade |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Overview of Global Aeromedical Capabilities and Activities, the Kingdom of Morocco’s Experience | Dr. Ismail Alaoui |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | The EMT Classification Process: From Paper to Deployment | Dr. Hanna Kaade |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | Q&A | |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 11: I’m not a Doctor, Can I Save Lives? Moderators: Dr. Anwar Al-Zaabi and Dr. Mahmoud Ghaniem |
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| 15:30 – 15:45 | Cultural Influences on Bystander CPR: Insights from Arab Pulse Wave Members | Mr. Mohamed Rouane |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Schools Save Lives: A Leading Experience in Empowering Students with CPR & AED Skills – KSA Ministry of Education, General Directorate of Education in Jeddah | Dr. Aziza Alghamdi |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Q&A | |
Disclaimer: Preliminary Agenda as of 16 October 2025, subject to potential modifications without prior notification.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
| 08:00 – 14:00 | Registration | |
| Session 12: The Great Debate: Controversies and Considerations in Resuscitation Moderators: Dr. Mona Osman and Dr. Osama Kentab |
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| 09:00 – 09:15 | E-CPR in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) | Dr. Elrasheed Salih Dr. Hari Govind Sukumaran |
| 09:15 – 09:19 | Q&A | |
| 09:19 – 09:34 | Hypothermia – Does it Still Have a Role? | Dr. Fatma Spahi Dr. Maitha Almazrouei |
| 09:34 – 09:38 | Q&A | |
| 09:38 – 09:53 | POCUS in Cardiac Arrest | Dr. Maryam Al Nuaimi Dr. Shamaila Shamim |
| 09:53 – 09:57 | Q&A | |
| 09:57 – 10:12 | Dual Sequence Defibrillation in Ventricular Storm: A Novel Approach to Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation | Dr. Sabrina Berdouk Dr. Sandra Mrad |
| 10:12 – 10:15 | Q&A | |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee Break | |
| Session 13: Good Practices in Emergency Settings – Eastern Mediterranean NCD Alliance Moderators: Dr. Fozi Dakilah and Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil |
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| Keynote Lecture: Delivering NCD Services in Emergency Settings; the WHO Perspectives | Dr. Lamia Mahmoud | |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | Cardiovascular Care in Refugee Settings | Dr. Mona Osman |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Mitigating NCD Challenges in Protracted Humanitarian Crises | Dr. Taha Hmidan |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | Q&A | |
| Session 14: Revolutionizing Cardiac Care: Trends and Treatments Moderators: Dr. Ghassan Kiwan and Prof. Wael Almahmeed |
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| 11:45 – 12:00 | Handling Cardiac Arrest in Cath Lab | Dr. Mirvat Alasnag |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Role of Pulmonary Embolus Response Team | Dr. Batool Abu Halima |
| 12:15 – 12:30 | STEMI Networks in the UAE | Dr. Abdulmajeed Al Zubaidi |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | Q&A | |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch | |
| Session 15: Empowering Patients: a Session by EM-NCDA and WHO-EMRO Moderators: Dr. Ibtihal Fadhil and Dr. Saleh Fares |
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| Keynote Lecture: WHO Framework for Engaging with people living with NCDs, mental health and neurological conditions. | Dr. Lamia Mahmoud | |
| 14:15 – 14:25 | Pros and Cons of Patient Engagement | Dr. Khalifa Omar |
| 14:25 – 14:35 | Success Stories and Best Practices in Patient Engagement from Across the Region | Dr. Sawsan Al Madhi |
| 14:35 – 14:45 | Empowering Patients: NCD Alliance Initiatives in Patient Engagement | Mr. Majed Mohammed |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Q&A | |
| 15:00- 15:30 | Awarding & Closing | |
Disclaimer: Preliminary Agenda as of 17 October 2025, subject to potential modifications without prior notification.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Agenda to be published soon