Dr. Tiago Moreira (Lisbon, Portugal, 1975) is currently Head of Stroke Service at the Neuroscience Department of SEHA – STMC Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City, Al Ain, UAE. He is Associate Professor of Neurology and former Head of Section of Neurology at the Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. He graduated from the Medical Faculty at the University of Lisbon in 1999 and completed a PhD in Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institutet in 2006. As a neurology resident, he received advanced training in cerebrovascular diseases at the Lausanne University Hospital CHUV, Switzerland. He is also Research Executive at the SITS International Stroke Registry.

Dr. Abdulla Al Kuwaiti graduated from UAE university medical college and health science in 2009, and was thrilled about neuroscience. In 2010 he joined McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and had extensive work experience with pioneers in neurology and epilepsy. Dr. Abdulla has successfully completed his neurology residency, and followed by an Epilepsy fellowship, with a special interest in Magnetoencephalography (MEG) technology in Montreal Neurological institute and hospital, and other affiliated hospitals. Currently, he is a consultant Neurologist at Tawam hospital and in his first year after returning from Canada, he has upgraded the EEG service to a fully digital network. First in Tawam Hospital to use Ictal and interictal SPECT for frontal lobe seizure patients.

Dr. Abdulla’s clinical interest equals his interest in educating and training the new generation of physicians, being involved in final year medical education teaching when he was in Canada and currently in UAE. Dr. Abdulla has presented multiple talks at conferences and annual meetings, on topics including; headache and epilepsy, super refractory status epilepticus, and neurological complications of bariatric surgery. In addition, he has run an EEG (electroencephalogram) workshop at the first Abu Dhabi brain conference Sept 2021. Dr. Abdulla was involved in multiple research projects in Canada and UAE, and published several papers and presented posters at neurological conferences.

Dr. Ahmed Hassan is currently working as Neurology Specialist at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE. Dr. Ahmed has also worked as Neurology Registrar at Al Jahra Hospital, Kuwait; and at New Mansoura General Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt. He is an expert in Lumbar Puncture. He is experenced in intraveneous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke and dealing with its complication. He is good at Neuroradiology interpretations

Dr. Ahmed Samir is a highly experienced neurologist with over 12 years of practice in Egypt, Kuwait, and now in UAE. He holds an MBBCH degree and a Master's degree in Neurology. With a specialization in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders , Dr. Samir  has gained 6 years of valuable experience in managing MS patients. His comprehensive and compassionate care, combined with his expertise in MS, has earned him the respect and trust of both patients and peers in the field.

Asmaa Sabbah, MD, Neurology

Dr. Asmaa Sabbah is a distinguished neurologist with expertise in neurology. She graduated from Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University, in 2005. Kasr Al-Ainy, a leading tertiary care hospital in Cairo with over 6,000 beds, provided her with a robust foundation in medical practice.

Following her graduation, Dr. Sabbah pursued a residency in neurology from 2007 to 2010, where she was trained in neurology and neurointensive care. She earned her Master’s degree in Neurology and Psychiatry in 2010, with an excellent grade. Her thesis focused on the effects of age, sex, smoking, and obesity on carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) in healthy Egyptian subjects.

Since 2010, Dr. Sabbah has served as an Assistant Lecturer in the Neurology Department at Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine. She has contributed to the education and training of undergraduate medical students while also enhancing her academic career. In 2014, she received her MD degree in Neurology, with a thesis that explored the correlation between hippocampal atrophy and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

After earning her MD, Dr. Sabbah was appointed as a Lecturer of Neurology and a Neurology Consultant at Cairo University Hospitals, continuing her dedication to postgraduate education for Master’s and MD candidates. Her work has focused on advancing the field of neurology and supporting future specialists.

Currently, Dr. Sabbah works as a Neurology Consultant at STMC Hospital in Al Ain, where she continues to practice and contribute to the medical community. With a rich background in both clinical practice and academic teaching. 
Dr Sabbah has a number of published research work in Peer reviewed reputable medical journals.

Dr. Hina Naz Abbasi is a consultant Neurologist/Epileptologist, trained in the United Kingdom.

She completed fellowship and research in Epilepsy from Glasgow University and attained an MSC Neurology degree in 2022.

She completed CCT in  Neurology in 2017 after 9 years of training at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital  Glasgow UK. 

She also holds MRCP general medicine degree from the UK.

Speciality certificate examination UK 2013 from Royal of Physicians UK.

She has 3 years of research experience in status epilepticus.

Dr. Abbasi is the author of many international papers and publications in peer reviewed journals.

She has been part of teaching faculty at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow and educational supervisor for neurology trainees for many years.

Currently working at Tawam Hospital Al Ain

Dr. Mohammed Alkuwaiti is an Assistant Professor and Consultant Vascular Neurologist at the Department of Internal medicine in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at United Arab Emirates University. His clinical practice is based at the Tawam hospital, the regional stroke center of Alain city in UAE. Following completion of his medical school training at UAE University he travelled to Montreal, Canada where he completed Adult Neurology residency training at McGill University (2016). He later also completed Acute stroke clinical training (2017) and Stroke-Net Fellowships (2018) at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, United States. Dr. Alkuwaiti is an active member in local stroke committees, including the Department of Health stroke committee and at SEHA Stroke Task force committee. He Chairs the National Institute of Health Subspeciality (Emirates board) Neurology Committee. He is interested in secondary prevention and acute Stroke research. He is currently working on Stroke related projects in collaboration with UAE University and Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute.

Dr. Noho Solieman is currently working as a Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. She delivered numerous speeches at conferences for neurology. She holds Clinical Neurophysiology Epilepsy Tract Qualification from the American Board of Neurology and ECFMG Certification.

Dr. Noha is a Member of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, the American Epilepsy Society, and the American Academy of Neurology.

She received recognition from the Department of Neurology at Howard University Hospital for her outstanding work as a postgraduate trainee and chief resident in neurology. She also received a scholarship for the 65th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology and was recognized as the winner of the best oral presentation at the National Medical Association convention and scientific assembly.s

FRCP (Edin), (MRCP)(SCE) Neurology, MRCP (UK), FCPS Neurology (Pakistan), MBBS (Pakistan) Dr. Sidra Aurangzeb is one of the few professionals in the UK to hold dual accreditation in both  neurology and clinical neurophysiology from the GMC. With a career that blends clinical expertise, leadership, and a passion for innovation, she has made significant contributions to both patient care and service development.

After completing seven years of intensive postgraduate training in Oxford, Dr.Aurangzeb became a 
consultant at Oxford University Hospitals, where she served as the clinical lead for telemetry services.

She played a pivotal role in establishing the Oxford intracranial EEG service and introducing cortical stimulation with depth electrodes, alongside making key contributions to the development of the Oxford Sleep Service. Her expertise also extended to advanced neurophysiological techniques, including electromyography (EMG), single-fiber EMG (SFEMG), nerve conduction studies, and autonomic testing.

Currently a consultant at Tawam and Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammad Medical City in AlAin, UAE, Dr. Aurangzeb is dedicated to integrating advanced neurological knowledge and cutting-edge neurophysiological techniques to improve patient outcomes and contribute more widely to the development of healthcare services in the region.

She has authored numerous international papers in peer-reviewed journals and is passionate about teaching, mentoring the next generation of specialists

Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Radiology Department of Diagnostic Radiology,
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE

Dr. Taleb M. Almansoori is a graduate of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of the United Arab Emirates University. He holds dual board certifications in Diagnostic Radiology from the United States and Canada. His expertise is specialized in Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology.

As the Chair of Radiology Department at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of the United Arab Emirates University, Dr. Almansoori plays a pivotal role through his leadership and administrative skills. In addition to his administrative duties, he is also an Associate Professor of Radiology, where he is deeply involved in the education of both undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. His commitment to medical education is evident through his active participation in curriculum development and mentorship of students.

Dr. Almansoori’s involvement in medical education extends beyond the classroom. He is the President of the Radiological Society of the Emirates and is a key organizer of numerous regional and international radiology meetings, where he contributes to the advancement of radiology practice through sharing knowledge and the promotion of collaborative research efforts. These meetings serve as a platform for healthcare professionals to share insights, discuss advancements, and enhance professional growth within the radiology community.

Moreover, Dr. Taleb is recognized for his contributions to local health policy. He provides expert opinions and consultations on local policies related to radiology practice and stroke management, influencing healthcare delivery and policy formulation.

Dr. Almansoori's academic achievements include numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of radiology and neuroradiology

Dr. Tariq Alafifi is a consultant neurologist sub-specialized in vascular neurology and an assistant professor at UAEU.
Dr. Tariq has more than 25 years of experience in various posts across the UAE and abroad, including medical military missions with NATO/GCC/UAE army before retiring as a Colonel. 
In addition to his practice at Mediclinic AlAin, he also worked in Zayed Military Hospital as head of neurology (2009-2018) and in affiliated hospital with several governmental hospitals across the UAE as a Neuro-strokologist. He was also a member of the teaching programme in Zayed Military Hospital for Arab board residents.
Dr. Tariq was part of the stroke program organizing team in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (2013).

British trained consultant Neurosurgeon with highly specialised fellowships in open and endoscopic skull base surgery in the U.K. , France and Canada as well as Neuroncology (Canada). Dr Asha is currently the Chief of the Neurosurgery Department at Tawam Hospital (National Oncology Tertiary Centre in Abu Dhabi). Dr Asha is a pioneer in complex brain tumors surgery in UAE for adults and pediatrics. He has keen interest in open vascular surgery and functional Neurosurgery as well. Dr Asha is very motivated educator. He holds masters degree in evidence based medicine, Cardiff University and A degree in Global Health Education, University of Toronto. In addition to his clinical roles, he holds a position as adjunct professor at the University of UAE.

Prof. Miklós Szólics MD., PhD., EDiNR is serving Tawam hospital more then 20 years as Consultant Neurologist. He is an Adjunct Professor, CMHS, UAEU; former Chief of Neurology Division, and managing MS clinic at Tawam hospital since 2007.
Dr. M. Szólics graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Uzhgorod State University, Ukraine; Diploma was equalized at the “Semmelweis” Medical University, Hungary. He is a Board-certified Hungarian Neurologist, Radiologist and Neuro-Radiologist. He completed full time clinical fellowships in Neurophysiology, Cerebrovascular and General Neurology. He is holding titles of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Kharkov Institute for Advanced Medical Training of Physicians Ukraine, along with the European Diploma in Neuroradiology (EDiNR).
Dr.M. Szólics has more than a 40 year of clinical experience in Neurology service, and he is actively participating as tutor in pre- and postgraduate medical training in Al Ain Medical District.