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Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has officially opened the 4th edition of Annual Radiology Meeting, which is taking place from until 17th of Octoberat the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Running under the theme ‘Patient First – Back to Basics’, the 3-day annual radiology gathering aims to focus on the latest trends and practices in radiology and explore how new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, AI, are enabling doctors to provide quick and accurate diagnosis, delivering outstanding patient care and transforming this highly specialised field of radiology.
While addressing the gathering during his keynote speech, Al Qutami thanked H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, and President of the Dubai Health Authority, for his patronage of the Fourth Annual Radiology Meeting in the UAE.
He said, “Radiology is the field that knows how to employ and utilise modern technologies, due to its importance in the health institutions and establishments, and the technical capabilities of the medical cadres that enable them to keep abreast of the developments and deal with the latest technologies and tools of the future.”
He went on to say, “DHA recognises the importance of radiology and the value of its role in supporting all departments and specialties, as well as its role in the development of professional practices, and the formation of a comprehensive picture of medical conditions, which enhance the health decisions of doctors. To this end, DHA spares no effort in developing the radiology departments and updating their equipment, while also providing advanced training and rehabilitation programs to ensure excellence and reliable results.”
On his part, Dr. Usama AlBastaki, Conference Vice Chairman, Acting Director of Diagnostic Imaging Department in DHA and Consultant & Head of Radiology Department, Rashid Hospital, said, “As practicing radiologists, who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases using medical imaging technologies, we intend to integrate the 3 core elements of every radiology report – the past, the present and the future of a disease or injury in order to help provide a complete and comprehensive diagnosis. This year, in line with the conference theme ‘Patients First- Back to Basics’ for ARM, we aim to put the spotlight back on ‘patients’ and intend to focus our efforts on ensuring that the best diagnostic image is provided for patients, which will be greatly helpful in the treatment of the disease in a fast and effective manner.”
Hashim Alawadhi, President of Radiographer Society of the Emirates, Consultant Radiographer at Dubai Hospital, Dubai, said, “ARM is a remarkable event as it brings together professionals from the region and the world to share their insights on a number of topics in the field of radiology. The event this year will focus on the latest advancements in science and technology from intelligent applications to future sciences that would serve humanity and save time and effort.”
On another note, Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman, Annual Radiology Meeting, said, “Today, the UAE is widely recognised as a leading hub for healthcare and medical investment in the region, offering world-class healthcare facilities and services, attracting top healthcare establishments, the best medical personnel and the most advanced medical technologies. While the UAE in general and Dubai in particular is witnessing rapid urban development fueling a huge demand for quality healthcare services, the emirate is making steady, result-oriented investments in future medical technologies that not only meet the healthcare demands of residents but also boost Dubai’s position as a global hub for medical tourism and education.”
This year, ARM presented a comprehensive scientific agenda featuring 66 high-level scientific sessions and key trending topics in radiology while also bringing together 50 expert speakers from various countries, who will be offering their key insights for the next 3 days. With the aim of enriching the scientific knowledge of students and radiology professionals in the industry, ARM is providing a great platform to showcase 12 poster presentations by students, radiographers and radiologists, who will showcase their research work and engage with visitors and participants attending this premier scientific gathering.
For the first time, ARM features a dedicated Radiology Business Hub – an exclusive networking platform with the aim of encouraging key decisions makers, prospective buyers, leading business professionals and industry experts from various government and private entities – to engage in pre-scheduled business meetings and explore potential new business opportunities.
