Rare Diseases Professionals

04/02/2026

31/01/2026

Day 2 of the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit is off to an inspiring start!

We’ve had an incredible lineup of speakers and session chairs sharing valuable insights on rare disease care.

Watch the Day 2 meet the experts driving change in the field.

Join us today for another impactful day of learning and collaboration. Registration is open at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC.

Let’s continue advancing rare disease care together!

30/01/2026

🎉 Day 1 of the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit is a wrap!
Incredible speakers, insightful sessions, and expert discussions. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Meet the speakers and session chairs from Day 1 in this highlight reel! 🎥
Day 2 starts tomorrow at 8:00 AM — registration opens at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC.

See you tomorrow for another impactful day! 🎓

30/01/2026

Today’s the day! 👋
We’re excited to welcome you to the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit, happening today and tomorrow in Riyadh.

🕐 Registration opens at 1:00 PM
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center - M Floor, Ibn Battuta 3
🎓 16 CPD Credits

See you shortly as we come together to advance pediatric rare disease care.

28/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Raidah Albaradie as a speaker at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Albaradie is a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist, Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, and Neurology Lead for the Eastern Health Cluster at King Fahd Specialist Hospital, Dammam, as well as a Member of the Eastern Mediterranean Region of the ILAE. Her session, “Developmental Epileptic Encephalopathy and Movement Disorder,” will address complex clinical presentations, diagnostic considerations, and multidisciplinary approaches to managing these challenging rare neurological conditions.

Join experts and leaders as we explore advances in epilepsy care and neurodevelopmental disorders.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit

27/01/2026

We are pleased to announce Dr. Salah Baz as Session Chair for Session 2: Genetic Diagnosis at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Baz is a Consultant Neurologist and Executive Director of the Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh. With extensive expertise in genomic medicine and clinical neurology, he will chair and guide expert discussions on advances, challenges, and best practices in genetic diagnosis for rare diseases.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit

27/01/2026

We are pleased to announce Dr. Musaad Abukhaled as the Session Chair for the Genetic Diagnosis session at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Abukhaled is a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist with specialization in Epilepsy and Stroke, and serves as Section Head of Pediatric Neurology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh. Bringing extensive clinical and leadership expertise, he will lead and steer expert discussions on the expanding role of genetic diagnosis in early detection, precision medicine, and improved outcomes in rare diseases.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit

26/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Malak Alghamdi as a speaker at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Alghamdi is the Head of the Medical Genetics Division at King Khalid University Hospital, and a Senior Medical Genetics Consultant and Associate Professor at King Saud University, Riyadh. Her session, “When Is a Gene Ready? Transitioning from Discovery to PGD and Prenatal Testing in Rare Diseases,” will explore the critical pathway from gene discovery to clinical application, highlighting ethical, scientific, and practical considerations in reproductive and prenatal genetic testing.

Join experts as we discuss how genetic discoveries translate into real-world diagnostic and preventive strategies.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit

26/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mohammed Alowain as a speaker at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Alowain is a Consultant in Clinical Genetics and Clinical Biochemical Genetics and Chairman of the Medical Genetics Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh. His session, “How a Neurologist Could Prevent a Neurogenetic Disease,” will highlight the evolving role of neurologists in prevention, early intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration to reduce the burden of neurogenetic disorders.

Join leading experts as we explore prevention-driven approaches in rare neurological diseases.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit

26/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mohammed Almuqbil as a speaker at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Almuqbil is a Consultant in Pediatric Neurology, Medical Genetics, and Biochemical Genetics at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, and an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Neurology at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. His session, “Challenges in Genetic Diagnosis of Rare Diseases,” will address clinical, technical, and system-level barriers to accurate diagnosis and discuss strategies to improve diagnostic pathways for patients with rare and complex conditions.

Join leading experts as we examine the evolving landscape of genetic testing and precision diagnostics.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit

26/01/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ahmad Bamaga as a speaker at the 4th Saudi Rare Disease Summit 2026.

Dr. Bamaga is a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders and an Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University, KSA. His session, “Early Detection, Better Trajectories,” will focus on the critical importance of early diagnosis in rare diseases and how timely intervention can significantly improve long-term clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Join experts and healthcare leaders as we explore strategies to advance early detection and optimize patient care pathways.

📅 30–31 January 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, KSA
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4SaudiRareDiseaseSummit