Dubai to Host IFCC World Lab 2024 from May 26-30 in the UAE

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Dubai to Host IFCC World Lab 2024 Conference Under Patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

Dubai is gearing up to host the prestigious IFCC World Lab 2024 conference under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association (UAEGDA). The global event, scheduled to take place from 26 to 30 May, will bring together laboratory professionals and scientists from around the world. This marks the first time the event will be held in the Middle East and Africa region, as well as the first time outside of Europe.

At a press conference hosted by the Dubai Press Club, the organisers unveiled details of the conference, which will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event aims to facilitate the exchange of information on the science and technology of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine in various settings including academic, clinical, and industrial.

The IFCC World Lab 2024 will feature five key events, including the 26th International Summit on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, the 17th Arab Union Summit for Biochemistry, the 10th Conference of the Saudi Society for Biochemistry, the 8th International Conference on Genetic Disorders 2024, and the 3rd edition of the UAE Award for Genetic Disorder Reduction.

Key figures present at the press conference included Ahmed Al Jumairi, Senior Manager of Dubai Business Events; Dr. Mariam Mohammed Matar, Founder and President of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association; Dr. Fareeda Al Shemali, Deputy Chairperson of the UAE Award for Genetic Disorder Reduction; Dr. Rachel Stratton, Head of the Scientific Program of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association; Hamoud Al Mahmoud, Chief Content Officer of the MAJARRA Platform; Saif Al Rahmani, Founder and President of the ‘Thank You for Your Giving’ volunteer team; and Dr. Salah Jafer, CEO of ESG MENA, the event’s strategic partner.

Ahmed Al Jumairi praised the efforts of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association in organizing global events that support Dubai’s objectives of attracting talent and promoting scientific and medical activities. He emphasized that the conference will further enhance Dubai’s position as a hub for medical tourism and knowledge-based industries.

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Matar highlighted that the global conference coincides with the 20th anniversary celebrations of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association, which has served over 33,000 individuals in the UAE community over the past two decades. The event’s agenda aligns with the UAE’s health strategy and future outlook for medicine, focusing on the latest advancements in medical and genetic diagnostics for various health disorders and rare diseases.

The conference will also shed light on clinical practices in regenerative medicine and healthy aging, culminating in a scientific discussion conducted in Arabic covering all topics addressed during the summit. The event will feature speakers and exhibitors from 107 countries, with 227 distinguished speakers representing 67 nationalities.

Dr. Fareeda Al Shemali announced the launch of the third edition of the UAE International Genomics Awards, which will focus on the future of medicine and recognize cutting-edge advances in medical science. The awards aim to foster innovation in genetic research and encourage young scientists to continue investing in genetic research.

With MAJARRA Platform as the Knowledge Partner of the summit and the support of volunteers from the ‘Thank You for Your Giving’ team, the IFCC World Lab 2024 conference is set to be a groundbreaking event that will showcase the latest developments in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine on a global stage.