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