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Welcome Message
H.H. Dr. Khoula Al Said
BSc, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology
Hepatology and Nutrition
Director, Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital
President, Oman Pediatric Society
Oman
On behalf of the Oman Pediatric Society, we are delighted to welcome you to the highly anticipated Oman Pediatric Society Conference on April 24-26, 2025!
This prestigious event brings together leading experts and healthcare professionals, providing a dynamic platform to exchange knowledge, and explore the latest advancements in pediatric care.
The 2025 Oman Pediatric Society Conference promises an enriching experience, featuring a diverse range of topics tailored to the evolving needs of pediatric healthcare providers in Oman. Our distinguished speakers—renowned for their expertise—will offer invaluable insights and practical guidance. Through engaging scientific sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and hands-on workshops, we aim to enhance our collective understanding and elevate the standard of care for our young patients.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Oman Pediatric Society members, our esteemed sponsors, and the scientific committee for their dedication and contributions in making this conference a remarkable success.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Workshops
You can check each workshop information in each tap.
Newborn Screening Workshop
Dr. Suhad Al-Muaigl
Dr. Nadia Al-Hashmi
Dr. Fathyia Al-Murshidi
Dr. Bushra Al-Shamsi
Dr. Farah Al-Kindi
Dr. Maria AlBandari
Targeted participants: 40-50
Workshop duration: 3 hours
Time: 24th April, morning. (stand alone workshop)
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
1. Understand the process from abnormal newborn screening results to diagnosis.
2. Identify and manage common metabolic disorders (e.g., PKU, PA/MMA, galactosemia).
3. Learn immediate interventions to prevent metabolic decompensation.
4. Apply case-based learning for better clinical decision-making.
5. Gain insights from regional best practices in newborn screening.
6. Stay updated on advancements in screening technology and genetic testing.
7. Improve collaborative management with healthcare teams.
Clinical Research workshop, From Study Idea to Manuscript writing
Dr. Saif Awlad Thani
Pediatric Intensivist
Clinical epidemiology
Targeted participants: 20-25
Workshop duration: 3-4 hours
Time: 24th April, afternoon. (parallel workshop)
Participants required to bring their personnel computer
By the end of the workshop, you will:
- Understand the Research Process from conceptualization to publication.
- Formulate a Research Question – Learn how to identify research gaps and develop a clear, focused, and feasible research question.
- Design a Study – Explore different study designs, including observational and interventional studies, and understand their strengths and limitations.
- Data Collection and Management – Learn how to do data collection, organization, and management to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
- Statistical Analysis Basics – fundamental statistical concepts and tools for analyzing research data. You will learn and practice during workshop how to do analysis using a statistical software
- Interpreting and Presenting Results – Understand how to effectively interpret research findings.
- Writing a Research Manuscript for publication– Learn the basics of writing a scientific paper for a journal.
Care For Child Development, Omani Version
Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari: Senior Consultant in Developmental Pediatrics, Sultan Qaboos University. Hospital, University Medical City.
Dr. Ahmed B. Idris: Consultant in Developmental Pediatrics, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City.
Dr. Laila Al-Shaqsy: Consultant in Developmental Pediatrics, Royal Hospital.
Ms. Muna Al-Jabri: Specialized Developmental Nurse, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University, Medical City.
Mr. Ahmed Al-Saidi: Psychologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City.
Rola Al-Balushi: Psychologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City.
Targeted participants: 25-30
Workshop duration: 3 hours
Time: 24th April, afternoon. (parallel workshop)
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of care for child development and their application to daily routines within the Omani cultural context.
- Identify and evaluate the key components of positive interactions between children and their parents or caregivers.
- Provide families with evidence-based guidance and practical advice on activities that enhance the child-caregiver relationship.
- Facilitate and recommend targeted play and communication strategies to support optimal growth and development in children
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Workshop
Hussain Mohsin: Consultant in Pediatric Pulmonology, Royal Hospital
Raya Al Saidi: Consultant in Pediatric Pulmonology, Buraimi Hospital
Wafa Al Syiabi: Senior technician, Pulmonary Function Lab, Royal Hospital
Khadija Al Mawali: Technician, Pulmonary Function Lab, Royal Hospital
Targeted participants: 20
Targeted Audience:
General Pediatricians
Family physicians
Pediatric and Family Medicine residents
Respiratory therapists
Workshop duration: 2.5 hours
Time: 24th April, afternoon. (parallel workshop)
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of PFT in the clinical diagnosis and management of children with chronic lung diseases, neuromuscular disorders, and chest wall deformities
- Understand the technical acceptability and repeatability criteria when performing spirometry in children
- Interpret PFT reports, including spirometry, plethysmography and DLCO
- Perform accurate spirometry using portable, office-based spirometry after attending a hands-on session
Committee & Faculty
Organizing Committee
Scientific Committee Chairperson
Dr. Sumaya Al Araimi
MD, DCH, Pediatric OMSB, MRCPCH ,AFSA
Senior Consultant, Paediatrics Pulmonologist
& Respiratory Allergy, Muscat Private Hospital
Muscat, Oman
President, Oman Pediatric Society
H.H. Dr. Khoula Al Said
BSc, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology
Hepatology and Nutrition
Director, Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital
President, Oman Pediatric Society
Muscat, Oman
Conference Chairperosn
Dr. Ali Al Maawali
MD, FAAP, FRCPC.
Consultant, General Pediatrics, Royal Hospital.
OMSB Pediatric Program Director.
Dr. Aza Al Sawafi
MD, pediatric OMSB, Arab Board Pediatric Speciality.
General Pediatric Fellowship at McMaster University
Consultant in General Pediatrics
Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Dr. Saniya Al Husaini
MD, Pediatric OMSB, MRCPCH
General Pediatrics fellowship at McMaster University
Consultant in General Paediatrics
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Nawal Al Shamli
MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Consultant
Pediatric Pulmonology Department of Child Health
College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Sultan Qaboos University
Al Khoud, Oman
Scientific Committee
H.H. Dr. Khoula Al Said
BSc, MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Senior Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterology
Hepatology and Nutrition
Director, Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital
President, Oman Pediatric Society
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Sumaya Al Araimi
MD, DCH, Pediatric OMSB, MRCPCH ,AFSA
Senior Consultant, Paediatrics Pulmonologist
& Respiratory Allergy, Muscat Private Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Ali Al Maawali
MD, FAAP, FRCPC
Consultant, General Pediatrics, Royal Hospital
OMSB Pediatric Program Director Muscat, Oman
Dr. Aza Al Sawafi
MD, pediatric OMSB, Arab Board Pediatric Speciality.
General Pediatric Fellowship at McMaster University
Consultant in General Pediatrics
Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Dr. Saniya Al Husaini
MD, Pediatric OMSB, MRCPCH
General Pediatrics fellowship at McMaster University
Consultant in General Paediatrics
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Hussain Mohsin
Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr Nabil Al Macki
Senior Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Head of pediatric Neurology
Royal Hospital
Dr. Talal Alwardi
MD,DCH, OMsb, Neonatal perinatal medicine fellowship , Canada
Consultant Neonatologist, Head of NICU
Nizwa hospital
Dr. Laila Al Hashmi
Pediatric endocrinologist Consultant
Nizwa Hospital
Nizwa, Oman
Dr. Maria Al Bandari
Consultant pediatrician and Clinical biochemical geneticist.
Royal Hospital, Oman.
Dr. Raiya Rashid AlHabsi
Pediatric Consultant & Neonatologist
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Yusriya Al Rawahi
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Sultan Qaboos university
Muscat Oman
Professor Yasser Wali
Hematologist
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman
Dr. Sufyan Alrahbi
MD, FRCP(EM) , ABEM
Consultant Pediatric Emergency
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Ali Al Jabri
Neonatologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Fathiya Al Murshedi
Senior consultant clinical and biochemical geneticist at the Genetic and Developmental Medicine Clinic
Sultan Qaboos University hospital
Dr Maryam Al Badi
Pediatric endocrine consultant
National Diabetes and endocrine centre (NDEC)
Royal hospital
Dr. Nadia Al. Hashmi
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
Clinical & Biochemical Geneticist
National genetic center (NGC)
Royal Hospital
Royal Hospital
Dr. Amal Saif Al Maani
Director General of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Ministry of Health Oman
Dr. Amal achieved her fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada. She has Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) from the Board of Infection Control & Epidemiology; certificate in Patient Safety & Quality Improvement and in global health from Dalla Lana School of Public Health the Centre for international Health in the University of Toronto (UFT).
She received Dr. Susan King Award and the winner of the SASAKAWA global health price for 2021. She is a scientific author with many published research papers.*
Dr. Al-Maani is an affiliated trainer in Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB), a member of clinicalmicrobiology educational committee and head of research groups.
She participated as an external faculty in developing online training modules for OMSB and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for the online AMR training courses.
She was a core member in the national response team for COVID- 19 pandemic, Global Communityof Practice in IPC, the supervisory committee of Gulf CDC, the Global Leaders Group for AMR (GLG-AMR) and an emerging leader for the international society of infectious diseases (ISID).
She is currently working on her personal capacity as technical advisor for WHO’s Strategic Infectious Hazards advisory team.
*Dr Maani’s papers are available at research gate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amal_Al-Maani
Dr. Abdulhakim Al Rawas
Senior Consultant in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Assistant head of department and clinical coordinator, Child Health Department.
College of Medicine and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Dr. Abdulhakim Al Rawas is a Senior Consultant in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Hematopoietic stem cell transplant and assistant head of department and clinical coordinator, Child Health Department, UMC and College of Medicine and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
He is a founding member and president of the Omani Society of Hematology, board member of Oman cancer association, Member of the East Mediterranean regional advisory board of St Jude Global Alliance for childhood cancer and the past president of the Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) Group.
He is currently the chairman of the Pediatric Education Committee in Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) as well as member of OMSB accreditation committee. He has 50 peer reviewed journal publications and several abstracts and presentations in both international and local meetings in the field of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Dr. Ali Husein Almudeer
Consultant Neonatologist
Pediatric Educator
Healthcare Leader
Dr. Ali Almudeer is a distinguished neonatologist with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He holds certifications in Saudi and Canadian Neonatal Fellowships and is a Targeted Neonatal ECHO specialist. Dr. Almudeer also earned an International Master of Health Leadership from McGill University, further strengthening his expertise in healthcare management and innovation
Currently He is working now at King Saud University medical city ,leading neonatology services in MOH KSA and leading virtual services at Saudi Virtual Hospital and neonatology fellowship in Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Sondus AlSharidah
Consultant Pediatric Hematologist & Stem Cell Transplant Specialist
Head of Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at NBK Children’s Hospital in Kuwait
Dr. Sondus AlSharidah is a leading expert in pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation. She is the Head of Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at NBK Children’s Hospital in Kuwait and serves as the Director of the Pediatric SCT Program in Kuwait.
With extensive experience in clinical practice, policy development, and research, Dr. AlSharidah has pioneered numerous advancements in pediatric transplantation and gene therapy in Kuwait, including the establishment of pediatric allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and the introduction of gene therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassemia.
A dedicated educator and researcher, she actively leads and participates in international studies and is a key figure in medical education, organizing annual conferences and workshops on pediatric hematology, stem cell therapy, and therapeutic apheresis. She is also a member of several international medical societies, contributing to the advancement of hematology and transplantation globally.
Speakers
Dr. Al-Qasim Mohammed Sulaiman Al-Bahlani
Working as an Acting Consultant in Pediatric Gastroenterology,
Nutrition and Hepatology
The Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Dr. Laila Al Hashmi
Pediatric endocrinologist Consultant
Nizwa Hospital
Nizwa, Oman
Dr. Suad Al-Ismaili
Senior consultant pediatric intensive care unit, Royal Hospital
Director of Quality and Patient Safety
Six sigma black belt holder
IHLM Professional Certificate in Health Leadership and Management holder
LEAN Champion and Trainer.
Dr. Ali Al Maawali
MD, FAAP, FRCPC.
Consultant, General Pediatrics, Royal Hospital.
OMSB Pediatric Program Director.
Prof. Muna Al Sadoon
Professor of Child Health
Consultant Paediatrics
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
Dr. Aaisha Al Balsushi
Clinical and Biochemical Geneticist
Head of Genetic Counselling and Education
National Genetic Center,
Dr. Marwa Al Balushi
Neonatologist
Khoula Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Almundher Al Maawali
Senior consultant medical geneticist.
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
University Medical City (Oman).
Dr. Khalid Al-Thihli
Senior consultant clinical and biochemical geneticist
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
University Medical City (Oman).
Prof. Salam Al Kindi
Professor, senior consultant of Haematology
Director of Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant center
Sultan Qaboos university
Muscat Oman
Dr. Abeer Al Battashi
Dr. Sufyan Alrahbi
MD, FRCP(EM) , ABEM
Consultant Pediatric Emergency
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Maimoona Al Qanoubi
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Al Nahada Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Aisha Al Sinani
Senior Consultant peadiatric endocrinologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Noof Al Farsi
Consultant in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Head of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Unit
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Dr. Yusriya Al Rawahi
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Sultan Qaboos university
Muscat Oman
Dr. Raiya AlHabsi
Pediatric Consultant & Neonatologist
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Ali Al Jabri
Neonatologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Younis Al Balushi
Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Hussain Mohsin
Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Nawal Al Shamli
MD, FRCPC
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Consultant
Pediatric Pulmonology Department of Child Health
College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Sultan Qaboos University
Al Khoud, Oman
Prof. Amna Al Futaisi
MD, FRCPC, FRCPCH
Professor of Pediatric Neurology
Head of Child Health Department
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr Akbar Mohamed Chettali
Pediatric Neurology
Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
Dr. Wafa Al Shihi
Child Neurologist, Epileptologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Sheikhan Al Hashmi
MD,FRCS(C),FACS
MD,FRCS(C),FACS
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon
Khoula Hospital
Khoula Hospital
Muscat,Oman
Dr. Alghalya Al Maawali
Assistant professor
Pediatric Surgeon
SQU
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Yousuf Al Shaqsi
D,DESC Pediatric Surgery ( France)
Fellowship Pediatric Urology ( Canada)
Consultant Pediatric Surgery and Urology
University medical city
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Dr. Zuwaina Al Yarubi
Pediatric gastroenterologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Moderators
H.H. Dr. Khoula Al Said
BSc, MD, FAAP, FRCPC, Senior Consultant, Director, Child Health Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
OMSB ADIO Royal Hospital
President, Oman pediatric Society
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Sumaya Al Araimi
MD, DCH, Pediatric OMSB, MRCPCH ,AFSA
Senior Consultant, Paediatrics Pulmonologist
& Respiratory Allergy, Muscat Private Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Talal Alwardi
MD,DCH, OMsb, Neonatal perinatal medicine fellowship , Canada
Consultant Neonatologist, Head of NICU
Nizwa hospital
Professor Yasser Wali
Hematologist
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman
Dr Hussain Alsaffar
MSc, FACE, FRCPCH, SPIN DIAB, CCT, MBChB
Master of Science in Global Management – Salford University
Paediatric Endocrinologist Consultant
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
Dr Nabil Al Macki
Senior Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
Head of pediatric Neurology
Royal Hospital
Dr. Qasem Al Salmi
Pediatric Pulmonologist
Director General of Planning
Ministry of Health in Oman
Dr Wafa Bani Oraba
Dr. Nadia Al. Hashmi
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
Clinical & Biochemical Geneticist
National genetic center (NGC)
Royal Hospital
Royal Hospital
Dr Zinab Al Balushi
Deputy DG of clinical affairs
Senior consultant Pediatric surgeon
Sultan Qaboos University hospital
Dr Maryam Al Badi
Pediatric endocrine consultant
National Diabetes and endocrine centre (NDEC)
Royal hospital
Dr Azza Al Shidhani
Pediatric endocrinologist and Diabetologist
Child Health department
Sultan Qaboos university hospital
Dr Hilal Al Mandhari
Senior consultant Neonatologist
Head of NICU
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
University Medical City (Oman).
University Medical City (Oman).
Dr Ibtisam Al Nour
Senior Consultant Pediatrician
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Talal Alwardi
MD,DCH, OMsb, Neonatal perinatal medicine fellowship , Canada
Consultant Neonatologist, Head of NICU
Nizwa hospital
Dr. Fathiya Al Murshedi
Senior consultant clinical and biochemical geneticist at the Genetic and Developmental Medicine Clinic
Sultan Qaboos University hospital
Dr. Zaid Al Hinai
MD FAAP FPIDS
Assistant Professor and Consultant Physician
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Sultan Qaboos University
Sultan Qaboos University
Dr Jalila Al kindi
Pediatrics Hematologist and Oncologist
Royal Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Nadia Al. Hashmi
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
Clinical & Biochemical Geneticist
National genetic center (NGC)
Royal Hospital
Royal Hospital
Dr. Saif Awlad Thani
Pediatric Intensivist
Clinical epidemiology
Dr. Watfa Al-Mamari
Senior Consultant in Developmental Pediatrics
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
University Medical City.
Dr. Ahmed B. Idris
Consultant in Developmental Pediatrics
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
University Medical City.
Dr. Laila Al-Shaqsy
Consultant in Developmental Pediatrics
Royal Hospital.
Conference Venue
JW Marriot, Muscat, Oman
A new 5-star hotel in Muscat, Oman. Overlooking inspiring natural surroundings, the hotel offers 304 sophisticated rooms and suites, some of them boasting wadi views. Discover five dining venues which invite you to distinctive culinary journeys, enriched by unique flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Our Muscat hotel promises artfully designed meetings and events. JW Marriott Muscat offers the perfect environment for a truly enriching experience.
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