Driving Excellence in Infectious Diseases: A Collaborative Approach


The Leading Infectious Diseases Congress in the Middle East. Uniting experts, clinicians, and researchers to advance science, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of infectious diseases care.

400+

TOTAL ATTENDEES

50+

EXPERT SPEAKERS

6+

SPONSORS / EXHIBITORS

30+

PRESENTATIONS

About ID Week

Advancing Knowledge.
Improving Lives.

UAE ID Week is the leading Infectious Diseases Congress in the Middle East, now in its 10th edition. It brings together top experts and clinicians from infectious diseases and related fields including public health, epidemiology, immunology, and microbiology to discuss the latest guidelines, advancements in vaccination, strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance, and effective disease management.

The congress features a dynamic scientific program with interactive sessions, panel discussions, and debates covering critical topics such as emerging epidemics, national and global vaccination initiatives, antimicrobial resistance, adult immunization, HIV, and more.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

Enhance Professional Development

Listen and gain insights from expert international and regional speakers about updates on ID

Network with Peers and Key Leaders

Build meaningful connections with professionals, thought leaders, and potential collaborators in the GCC region

Expand your knowledge in Infectious Diseases

Hear top regional and international experts discussing the most pressing ID issues

Engage in Thought-Provoking Discussions

Exchange ideas and perspectives that challenge conventional thinking and inspire innovation

Discover Innovative Solutions

Explore new tools, technologies, and approaches that can be applied to your practice or organization

CONGRESS CHAIR

DR. HUDA AL DHANHANI

Consultant, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Acting Division Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Assistant Professor (Adj), United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

CONGRESS CO-CHAIR

DR. AHMAD SUBHI

Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Head of Central Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, Al Qassimi Hospital, Emirates Health Services, UAE

CONFERENCE AUDIENCE

  • Infectious Diseases Physicians

  • Infection Control Practitioners

  • Internal Medicine Physicians

  • Family Medicine Practitioners

  • Microbiologist

  • ICU Consultants

  • Critical Care Physicians

  • ID Fellows

  • ICU / PICU

  • Obstetrics / Gynecologist

  • Lab Technicians

  • Quality Officers

  • Public Health Officers

  • Community Health Consultants

  • Primary Care Physicians

  • Social Workers

  • Pathologist

  • Diagnostics

  • Nurse Practitioners

  • Family Physicians

  • Medical Informatics

  • Research Scientists

  • General Practitioners

  • Pediatricians

  • Pediatric ID Physicians

  • Bacteriology

  • Virologists

  • Gastroenterology

  • Epidemiologist

  • Biomedical Engineers

  • Clinical ID Pharmacists

Ready to get register?

Call for Abstract

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT

If you have interesting cases and abstracts to share at the 10th Annual UAE ID Week, we warmly invite you to submit and take part in the Young Investigator Abstracts & Case Presentations Session. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the scientific dialogue of the meeting.

Submission Deadline: 01 September 2026

2026 KEY TOPICS

One Health

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Infection Prevention Updates

Trending Emerging Threats

Meningococcal Diseases

Malaria Guidelines

Endocarditis

Influenza Virus

Shingles

Monkeypox

Gram-negative Infections

MRSA Management

Material

Immunization

Dengue Fever

MBL Infectious

Sepsis in

Critical Care

RSV Vaccine

TB Management

Winter Respiratory Viruses

ID & Common Rashes

Vaccine Implementation in MENA

Osteomyelities

Fungal Infections

OPAT in UAE

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS

This conference is highly recommended.

It offered valuable insights, engaging sessions, and excellent networking opportunities. My colleagues would benefit greatly from attending.

Dr. Salem Aljasser, Pediatrician, UAE

Given the high-quality presentations and the value of the insights shared, I would highly recommend this conference to

colleagues and friends. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts and

engage with thought-provoking content

in a well-organized setting.

Islam Dafalla, Pure-lab, UAE

I would highly recommend this congress to my colleagues. The topics covered were both insightful and engaging, and the quality of the presentations, along with the expertise of the speakers, made it a valuable experience. It provided great opportunities for learning and networking, making it highly beneficial for anyone in the field.

Noura Al Ali, Khalifa University, UAE

Lectures were up to date and reflected on current microbial resistance offering

solutions to overcome current resistance.

Jumana Almegdadi, Clinical Pharmacist,
Burjeel Medical City, UAE

Kudos to the speakers for their valuable knowledge and great speaking skills.

They were able to convey the essence of the topic in simplified form

Dr Riaz Ashraf, Specialist, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, UAE

It was truly informative and much needed conference. Battling the current challenges in management and updated guidelines that were precise and to the point was much appreciated.

Khadeeja Yunoos, EHS, UAE

I appreciated the collaborative atmosphere, which fostered valuable discussions and the potential for future collaborations.

Sughra Alherz, Arabio, UAE

The event was insightful, the facilitators were exceptional in their delivery and Looking forward, we will be able to implement most of the salient concerns raised during the meeting. Sincere thanks to the organizers and sponsors!

Dr. Paul Asher, Algebra Healthcare, UAE

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