Dubai will host the 19th World Congress of Neurosurgery in
2025, bringing one of the most prestigious congresses in the medical field to
the Middle East for the first time.
The awarding of the event to Dubai follows a successful bid
led by the Emirates Society of Neurological Surgeons, and supported by Dubai
Business Events, the city’s convention bureau.
The congress, which is expected to attract 4,000 delegates,
is the flagship event of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
and is typically held every two years.
WFNS' decision to award the event to Dubai highlights
its rapid growth as a host for international association conferences and congresses
and builds on the city’s status as the highest ranked destination in the Middle
East for the number of association events hosted, according to the International
Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail
Establishment, said: “The decision by the World Federation of Neurosurgical
Societies to bring this prestigious event to Dubai is a testament to the evolution
of our knowledge economy, driven by the city’s visionary leadership.
It also further highlights the platform that Dubai is able
to provide to associations around the world for sharing knowledge, networking,
and professional development. Business events continue to be important catalysts
for Dubai’s development, driving economic growth and powering key sectors,
including healthcare and medical sciences. The congress will attract luminaries
from the field of neuroscience as well as business leaders and innovators,
pushing Dubai to the forefront of scientific and technological innovation.”
In a statement, the Administrative Council of the WFNS said: “There is no better place in
the world than Dubai to bring the neurosurgical world together. Science, technology
and innovation have been the hallmarks of Dubai’s knowledge economy – and we
are delighted that the World Congress of Neurosurgery will be held in such a
vibrant and dynamic city.”
Dubai’s focus on attracting more business events is closely
tied to wider Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to double the size of
Dubai’s economy in the decade up to 2033.
Dr Mohamed Al-Olama, president of the Emirates Society of
Neurological Surgeons, President of the Gulf Neurosurgical Society, General
Secretary of Arab Pediatric Neurosurgical Society, Treasurer of Asian
Australasian Society of Neurological Surgeons, and an Al Safeer Congress
Ambassador, added:“This conference will bring some of the most
intelligent and talented doctors from around the world to Dubai, to discuss
their innovations in the field of neurosurgery. Their surgical skills will add tremendous
value to the field of medicine and elevate Dubai’s positioning as a destination
of choice for specialised events.”
Written By
James Lancaster
AMI editor James
Lancaster is a familiar face in the meetings industry and international
association community. Since joining AMI in 2010, he has gained a reputation
for asking difficult questions and getting lost in convention centres. Proofer, podcaster, and panellist - in his spare time, James likes to walk,
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