About GCCAIR

GCC Association of Immunology and Rheumatology is a non-profit medical association aiming to advance research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic and related diseases and enhance the research environment.

We aim to educate members and other practitioners in the musculoskeletal field to enable the provision of the best possible management for patients. We aim to also foster excellence in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions through training, professional development, research, and advocacy.

Objectives

  • Outspread rheumatology education
  • Improve multidisciplinary activities between rheumatology and other medical and science specialties
  • Merge rheumatology and immunology activities
  • Build a research capacity among the rheumatologists, immunologist and other specialties related to musculoskeletal and rheumatology disease
  • Have a shared platform for the rheumatologist to share their knowledge, clinical practice and educational experience
  • Have a platform to share research ideas and generate research groups

Board Members

Chairman

Dr. Suad Hannawi
Consultant Rheumatology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Deputy Chairman, Immunology

Dr. Mahmood Hachim
Assistant Professor

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Scientific Program Chair

Dr. Martin Lee
Consultant Rheumatology, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Treasurer

Dr. Samah Allam
Specialist Rheumatology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Member

Dr. Adeeba Al Herz
Consultant Rheumatology

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Member

Dr. Amel Al Ginawi
Consultant Rheumatology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Member

Dr. Beena Hameed
Consultant Rheumatology

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Member

Dr. Eman Haji
Consultant Rheumatology

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Member

Dr. Hani Almoallim
Professor of Rheumatology

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Member

Dr. Maryam Ali Al Nesf
Senior Consultant Allergy and Immunology

Doha, Qatar

Member

Dr. Saadeya Naji
Consultant Rheumatology

Manama, Bahrain