Moderator

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.

Prof. Abubaker Almadani is a board-certified neurologist with advanced fellowship training in neuromuscular disorders from Toronto, Canada. Currently serves as the Chief of the Neurology Department and Chairman of the Neuromuscular Center at Rashid Hospital. A proven leader in clinical program development, having spearheaded the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Neurology and multiple subspecialty clinics. Dr. Abubaker is also clinical professor of  MBRU Offers extensive expertise in neuromuscular diseases, headache disorders, multiple sclerosis, and general neurology, dedicated to elevating patient care and clinical standards.

Dr. Ahmed Osman Shatila obtained his BSc in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University in the United States and continued his medical education at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurology at Wayne State University, followed by a fellowship in neurophysiology. His clinical interests focus on inpatient neurology, including but not limited to stroke, IV TPA program development, status epilepticus, and multiple sclerosis. With over 10 years of experience, he is also actively involved in public awareness initiatives for various neurological diseases and has a strong interest in supporting healthcare facilities in developing a Neuro-Hospitalist model, allowing inpatient neurological care to evolve independently from outpatient services.

Dr. Ali Hassan is a Consultant Neurologist and Chief of the Neurology Division at STMC and Tawam Hospitals in Al Ain, UAE. He completed his MD in neurology from Al Azhar University, with specialized training in epilepsy and EEG from Case Western Reserve University, USA. He led the development of accredited stroke centers and founded key neurology conferences in the region. With over 40 publications, he is active in international research and guideline development. Dr. Hassan also trains neurologists in botox therapy and has received awards for teaching and quality leadership.

Dr. Azza Ismail is a consultant neurologist with an extensive experience in multiple sclerosis (MS) and related disorders. She completed her neurology training and Ph.D. in Translational Neuroscience in Sheffield (UK) where she  was appointed as a neurology consultant at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield.

Dr. Ismail has a particular interest in pregnancy and women’s health in MS and has won multiple prestigious national awards for her achievements in the field. She established the first consultant-led MS-pregnancy clinic in the North of England in May 2021. In addition to her clinical roles, she was the Neurology Training Programme Director for neurology Foundation and Internal Medicine Trainees.  

Dr. Ismail’s areas of research interest are neuro-inflammation, therapeutic clinical trials, autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and women’s health in MS. She is a Principal Investigator in several clinical trials and has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented her work in national and international meetings.

Dr. Caline Jadam is a Lebanese Consultant Neurologist with extensive international training and more than a decade of experience spanning Lebanon, France, and the United Arab Emirates.

After completing her medical degree as well as Neurology specialization at Université Saint-Joseph / Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut Lebanon, she pursued advanced fellowships in Critical Care Neurology, Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy at prestigious Parisian institutions including Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, UPEC-Paris 13, and UPMC – Sorbonne Universités.

Dr. Jadam previously served as Consultant Neurologist at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi from June 2022 to October 2023, and American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology from November 2023 til September 2025. Prior to that, she practiced in several leading university hospitals in Lebanon, where she developed a strong reputation for her work in critical care neurology, memory and neurodegenerative disorders, stroke, and epilepsy.

In parallel with her clinical practice, Dr. Jadam is actively involved in medical education. She holds an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Balamand, Lebanon; and has contributed to advancing neurological education and clinical excellence.

Recognized as a regional expert in Neurology, Dr. Jadam is committed to bridging evidence-based science and compassion —translating cutting-edge neuroscience into individualized patient centered care.

Dr. Carl-Johan Ramberg is a Consultant Neurologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman and associate professor at Ajman University. After completing his training at the University Hospitals of Linköping, Umeå and Örebro in Sweden, he became a Consultant Neurologist in 2005. He has also worked in Norway and Dubai and featured in Dubai Eye radio, Gulf News and Khaleej Times. Dr Carl spent the autumn of 2010 in The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK, following many Movement Disorder clinics. He is experienced in advanced Parkinson’s Disease treatment with Duodopa, Apomorphine and DBS.

Dr. Devdutt Nayak Kotekar is a senior consultant neurologist and Head of Department of Neurology and Medicine at Al Kuwaiti Hospital EHS Sharjah. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Neurology and examiner at medical college University of Sharjah.

He has Diploma in Tropical Medicine from Liverpool. MRCP from Dublin Ireland .Fellow Royal College of Physicians Glasgow. Fellow American Academy of Neurology.

He is Deputy to Technical Director and Head of Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee at Kuwait Hospital Also a Member of organ donation committee and stroke committee for stroke code in Emirates Health Services. He Started the first Migraine clinic serving the northern emirates under umbrella of Emirates Health Services.

His research has focused on migraine headaches, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Epilepsy with many publications last year.

Dr Kotekar has been honored by the EHS and awarded for his long standing work in the field of neurology and its licensing board He has served on the Advisory Board of many neurological disorders and their medications before launch.

He is Founding member of Emirates Neurology society and served before in its scientific committee. He is Long standing member of Movement disorder society, and Emirati League against epilepsy He also started multiple sclerosis patient group in Sharjah and conducted its various activities for past 15 yrs.

Dr. Eman Ghazi is a Consultant Neurologist & Epileptologist at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and a Fellow lecturer at Alexandria University, Egypt. She received her medical degree from Cairo University and completed her Neurology Residency at Alexandria University Hospitals. Dr. Ghazi pursued her medical doctorate in Refractory Epilepsy to advance her expertise in the field, and she currently oversees the Clinic of Epilepsy and EEG Center. Her professional interests include Headache and Epilepsy management, and she is actively involved as a member of the Epilepsy Society in Egypt and the UAE, contributing as a co-author in various neurology publications.

Dr. Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim is a board-certified Neurocognitive Geriatrician, Principal Investigator, Consultant Physician at the Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University–Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. She trained at the University of Pittsburgh and Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, and practiced in Rochester, New York, before joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Her career includes fellowship education, curriculum development, steering committee participation, and quality improvement as former Cleveland Clinic Quality Officer.

Her research advances precision brain health through the clinical implementation of blood-based Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, biomarker biology, genomic data, neuroimaging, cognitive phenotyping, and sleep health into clinical care pathways. She co-authored a peer-reviewed Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) publication describing an AI-enabled virtual reality platform for Arabic dementia assessment and care. Her research has been presented at premier international scientific conferences, including AAIC, CTAD, and the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting, with peer-reviewed work published in Innovation in Aging.

Dr. Halprashanth D.S. is a Consultant Neurologist with over 15 years of experience in neurology. He earned his D.M. in Neurology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India, and became a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist (CMSC, USA) in 2019. 

He previously led an innovative stroke programme in Gleneagles Global Hospital Chennai, India, and established the Migraine and Headache Clinic at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi in 2020. In 2024, he founded the Burjeel Multiple Sclerosis Centre, a multidisciplinary facility providing advanced, evidence-based care for MS and related disorders. He also leads MS patient support and education initiatives to enhance awareness and long-term care.                         

Dr. Hani Ben Amer is Associate Dean for Education and Professor of Neurology at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. A UK-trained neurologist, he holds a PhD in Parkinson’s disease from the University of Glasgow and a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians. He has over two decades of consultant experience in the UK and UAE, with leadership roles in curriculum design, assessment, and academic governance. His research focuses on Parkinson’s disease and neurological disorders in Arab populations, with publications and authorship of several neurology and educational papers and books. He is actively involved in advancing medical education, innovation, and quality assurance in undergraduate medical programmes.

Dr. Intisar Alshehhi is a neurologist currently pursuing a Movement Disorders Fellowship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. She completed her neurology training at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health. Her clinical and research interests focus on Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremor, advanced therapies, and deep brain stimulation. She is passionate about improving patient care through clinical practice, research, and education.

Dr. Manal Fahham is a Specialist Neurologist with over 25 years of experience in diagnosing and managing a broad range of neurological conditions. She currently practices at HMS Mirdif Hospital in Dubai and previously served as Head of the Neurology Department at HMS Al Garhoud Hospital and Saudi Arabian Airlines Medical Center. A graduate of Damascus University, Dr. Fahham has extensive expertise in headache, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neuromuscular disorders, and neurological emergencies. Her experience also includes aviation medicine, geriatric neurological care, and the management of complex adult and pediatric neurological conditions.

Dr. Mohammad Abdulaziz Sultan Al Olama is a consultant neurosurgeon, serving as Educational Lead and head of vascular and functional neurosurgery unit at Neuroscience department, rashid Hospital, Dubai Health, Dubai. 

A pioneer in the region, Dr. Al Olama introduced Dubai’s first MRgFUS system—the only one in the Arab world—offering advanced treatment for tremor and functional disorders. He also pioneered endoscopic brain surgery in Dubai Health, launched the use of reprogrammable shunt systems in the UAE, and led major advancements in neurotrauma care, reducing mortality by 12% in its first year. 

He completed medical school and neurosurgical training in Sweden, with further specialized training in Australia, the USA, Italy, and Switzerland, including Gamma Knife surgery, fetal neurosurgery, pain management, MR-guided focused ultrasound, and the Zap-X system. 

Dr. Al Olama founded the Emirates Society of Neurological Surgeons and leads multiple regional and international neurosurgical societies. He has brought several major global neurosurgery congresses to Dubai and was President of the WFNS 2025 Congress—the first ever held in the Middle East. 

Widely recognized for his contributions, He was honored by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as one of the pioneers in the Emirates, as he was the first to measure brain pressure in rats for weeks, as he invented a method for this, and it was the first time in the world that brain pressure was measured in rats that were awake and active. He was also honored by the Dubai Health Authority. As the first Emirati pediatric brain surgeon, and as a distinguished doctor, he was also honored by the Ministry of Health as a distinguished doctor, and the Emarat Al Youm newspaper also honored him as a Personality of November 2015. 

Dr Alolama represented UAE in many international congresses and is yearly invited speaker in many of these conferences. He attended courses, given lectures and attended conferences in cities like: Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bagua, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Seoul, Dubai Health - Internal Use Jeju, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Doha, Kuwait, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Amman, Cairo, Alexandria, Antalya, Istanbul, Marrakesh, Lagus, Adis Ababa, Madrid, Barcelona, Pampelona, Jeneva, Rome, Melano, Palermo, Prague, Rijeka, Bratislava, Stuttgart, Amsterdam, Berlin, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Beitostolen, Bergen, St Pittsburgh, New York, Denver, Orlando and many more. 

He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Neurotechnology Committee and a former member of Emirates scientist cabinet. 

He holds a master degree in Executive Public Administration from MBRSG and considered on of their distinguished students. He has published influential research, including the world’s first report of COVID-19–related brain hemorrhage and meningitis. 

Finally, Dr. Mohammed Al Olama was chosen as Personality No. (4) among the 100 most powerful people in Dubai who should be known, according to Arabian Business magazine, issued in February 2023.

Dr. Mohammed El Lahawi is a Consultant Neurologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. He graduated from Khartoum University in Sudan and completed his residency and neurology training in the UK, where he practiced in several teaching hospitals. He holds an MBBS, MRCP, FRCP (London), and CCST in Neurology. Dr. El Lahawi has a special interest in epilepsy, headache, and central nervous system infections. Since moving to SKMC in 2017 as a Consultant Neurologist, he has served as Division Chief of Adult Neurology Services from 2019 to 2025. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous audits, reviews, publications, and drug trials, and has presented on various platforms at both local and international conferences. His contributions have been recognized with several accolades, including being named Seha Audit Hero in 2024 and receiving the Royal College of Physicians (London) Award for Education, Training, and Medical Professionalism in 2025. He is also an active member of multiple national and international medical organizations.

Dr. Mohamad Harb is a Consultant Neurologist with over 17 years of experience in managing a wide range of neurological disorders. He is currently practicing at Harley Street Medical Center, Abu Dhabi. 

He completed his Neurology residency and Epilepsy fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at the American University of Beirut in 2007. Prior to that, he obtained his residency in Internal Medicine from the American University of Beirut in 2002 and earned his medical degree from the Lebanese University in 1999. 

Before relocating to Abu Dhabi, Dr. Harb practiced as a consultant neurologist for more than 17 years across major hospitals in Lebanon. He also served as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Public Health at the Lebanese University for over 16 years. 

Dr. Harb has been actively involved in academic and research activities, presenting at conferences locally and internationally, and contributing to multiple international publications. 

His clinical expertise includes adult epilepsy, headache and migraine disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, radiculopathy, Parkinson’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases, and neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety. He also specializes in Botox treatment for chronic migraine and performs and interprets EEG, nerve conduction studies (NCS), and electromyography (EMG).

Dr. Mohammed Saidam completed his Bachelor degree in Medicine at Al Basra University, Iraq. He then went on to do a two year internship with the King Hussein Medical Center and Ministry of Health. He subsequently received the certificate of complete training in Neurology and the certificate of higher speciality in medicine with specialization in Neurology.
Following this, he became a professor and research assistant in the Neuroscience department at King Abdullah University Hospital, College of Medicine of Jordan University of Science and Technology. He is a board certified adult neurologist by the Jordanian Medical Council and a board certified adult neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. From 2011-2014 he worked in Saudi Arabia and from 2014-2020 he was a senior adult neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist in a private
hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE, prior to joining Mediclinic.

Dr Mona Thakre is a well experienced Neurologist with more than 23 years of rich experience in UAE and India in the Government and private tertiary care hospitals . She did her undergraduate and postgraduate degree in internal medicine from Government Medical College Nagpur and super specialisation in Neurology from University of Mumbai India. She has completed her Speciality Certificate examination from the Royal college of Physicians UK and is a Fellow of American Academy of Neurology .

She is a elected Board member of Emirates Neurology Board UAE . She is a Life Member of Association of Physicians of India , Indian Association of Neurologist , Emirates medical Association , Emirates Neurology Society and American Academy of Neurology . She has been a lecturer and clinical Tutor in the Dubai Women’s College for 9 years during her tenure as Senior Specialist at Rashid Hospital Dubai.

She has been principal investigator in phase 4 and investigator in phase 3 trials . She has numerous publications in peer review journals to her credit a. She has been an active speaker ,moderator, Chairperson and Member of Scientific Committees in various local and International conferences and scientific forums.

Dr. Muaz Elsayed is an Adjunct Professor of Neurology and Head of the Neurology Department at Al Qassimi Hospital, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Sharjah. He graduated from the University of Khartoum, where he obtained his MD degree, and completed four years of specialized training in Neurology at the National Center for Neurological Sciences. He further advanced his expertise by earning an MSc in Clinical Neurology from Queen Square, London, UK.

Dr. Elsayed has authored and co-authored 32 international and local publications in the fields of Neurology and Epilepsy and has supervised multiple postgraduate theses in neurology. He has held several senior educational and administrative roles across undergraduate and postgraduate medical training programs. He is an active member of the EHS Stroke Committee, the MOHAP Licensing Evaluation Committee, and serves as a Core Faculty Member of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Additionally, he has been an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for SJMS since 2015 and is a member of the Neurology Training Board at SMSB. Dr. Elsayed has also led and organized numerous conferences and outreach training initiatives as part of his work with the Neuroscience Society, contributing significantly to education, service, and professional development in neurology.

Dr. Shakra is a Consultant Neurologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He specializes in inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system and leads the Multiple Sclerosis clinics at SKMC. He earned his medical degree from Damascus University and completed extensive training in general internal medicine and neurology at leading university hospitals. His qualifications include an MD, MSc, MRCP, FRCP, and FAAN in medicine and neurology. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Shakra has authored and co-authored numerous publications in the field of neurology.

Prof. Naji Riachi recently joined Burjeel Medical City as Consultant Neurologist and Khalifa University College of Medicine as Clerkship Director of Neurology and Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs. Dr. Riachi was previously Tenured Full Professor and Chair of Department of Neurology at the Lebanese American University and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research at LAU School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon.

After a 4 years Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, he completed his Residency in Neurology at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, then a two-year Fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinics Foundation. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology. He is founding member and past President of the Lebanese League Against Epilepsy and a member of several scientific societies.

He participated in several clinical studies, gave more than 300 lectures regionally and internationally, and authored 70 peer reviewed publications and book chapters.

Head of Scientific Committee Consultant Neurologist Sheikh Shakbout Medical City Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dr. Reem Alsuwaidi, is a Neurologist and MS Specialist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health.

After obtaining her MBBS from Dubai Medical College, she completed residency training in Neurology and is Saudi Board-certified Neurologist, she then in pursuit of excellence led to a MS clinical fellowship, and an enriching experience at the University of Toronto in Canada.

In this vibrant healthcare landscape, Alsuwaidi not only provides exceptional patient care focusing on MS patients but also spearheads the evolution of the Neurology Residency Program where she is a valued core faculty member, nurturing the next generation of neurologists

Dr. Rody is one of the primary author on several studies published in international journals and had several abstracts presented at European Congresses. Involved in more than 10 research projects in France, Lebanon and UAE, good conduct coordinator and sub-investigator of several medical trials in different topics in Neurology field.

Dr Rody El Nawar, was invited as International Speaker” and moderator to many national and international congresses held in many countries!

In April 2018, he worked 2 years as a full-time faculty, instructor and medical teacher at the Lebanese American University School of Medicine and in the Neurology division at Lebanese American University Medical Center Rizk Hospital. He worked for 2 years as a coordinator of the comprehensive stroke unit at LAUMC-RH and he was involved in the development of the stroke procedures and different stroke protocols.

Dr. Rody has more than 5 years of experience in neurology in some of the most prominent healthcare institutions in France, Lebanon and United Arab Emirates. He was employed as Neurologist, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since December 2020 till present. He is actively involved in headache field and novel antimigraine drug targets.

Dr. Alrukn received his degree in medicine from UAE university. He underwent his neurology residency at the University of McGill, and subsequently obtain the neurology certification from the Royal Collage of Physicians & Surgeon (Canada). He then completed a fellowship in 
Cerebrovascular disease and Stroke at Montreal General Hospital, Canada. he currently serves as a head of Stroke Center at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. <br><br>
Dr. Alrukn’ s field of interest are principally directed towards the acute stroke management, stroke unit establishing and post stroke rehabilitation. He established the 1st certified stroke unit in UAE. Dr. Al rukn is a local and international speakers in stroke field, and had many publications in this area. Currently he is the President of MENA Stroke Organization. 
In 2019, Dr. Alrukn became the President of World Congress of Neurology, and is the currently the President of  Emirates Neurology Society. <br><br>
Dr. Alrukn is the Founder and the chairman of the Neurology Residency Program in Dubai, since 2013. Also, he is the Chairman of the Dubai Scientific & Research Ethical Committee. <br><br>
Dr. Alrukn has an interest in Headache management & Movement disorders, and he is running  the movement disorder clinic at Rashid hospital. He currently sits on the executive boards of various scientific associations, steering committee and advisory boards, mainly in stroke & headache. 

Dr. Sweta Adatia is a highly accomplished neurologist, educator, and author based in Dubai, UAE. She holds an MBBS and MD in Internal Medicine, a DNB in Neurology, an MBA from the University of Cambridge (with scholarship), and the Fellowship of the American College of Physicians (FACP). She has received over 13 gold medals in various subjects during her academic career.

She currently practices at Gargash Hospital, Dubai, and has made significant contributions to stroke care, migraine management, and integrative brain-health programs that bridge science and spirituality.

Beyond clinical work, she is the founder of DecodemyBrain™, a pioneering tool that maps individual brain preferences to help people unlock their strengths and master their lives. She also leads Limitless Brain Lab, an initiative uniting neuroscience, peak performance, and transformational coaching.

Dr. Adatia is a TEDx speaker and author of the book Future Ready Now. She has delivered over 200 workshops worldwide, empowering students, professionals, and communities in brain health, life design, and future readiness.

Her work integrates modern neurology with ancient wisdom, motivational frameworks, and neuro-optimization tools — helping people live smarter, healthier, and more purpose-driven lives.

Dr. Syed Irteza Hussain, MD, is the Department Chair of Neurology in the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Hussain is a Consultant Neurologist with seventeen years of experience. After completing his medical degree from the prestigious Aga Khan University, he underwent extensive postgraduate training in the US. He is American Board certified in Neurology, Vascular neurology, Neurocritical Care and Neuroendovascular surgery.

Upon completion of his postgraduate training, he joined Michigan State University as an Assistant Professor in 2009, where he helped establish a 24/7 Neurointerventional Surgery Service and Fellowship Training Program. In addition to his procedures, Dr. Hussain had an integral role in the Management of Acute Stroke and critically ill neurological patients in the Hospital.

Subsequently, in 2011 he assumed the Medical Directorship of the Stroke Program at Michigan State University and its affiliate Sparrow Health system. In this administrative role, he supervised multiple successful joint commission recertifications of the Primary Stroke Center and subsequently became the first in Michigan to become a JC certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Recognizing his services, he was promoted to Associate Professor in 2014 and awarded the Physician Leader of the Year award in 2015 by his institutions.

Dr. Hussain lives in Abu Dhabi with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys traveling with his family, listening to music and football.

Dr. Yasmin Abdelmajid is a neurologist and a trained movement-disorders specialist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. She focuses on Parkinson’s disease and advanced therapies including deep brain stimulation, infusion treatments, and botulinum toxin. She is actively involved in building research registries with an emphasis on young-onset Parkinson’s disease and genetics in the Middle East. Dr. Yasmin is also actively engaged in international collaborations aimed at using AI in Parkinson’s Disease research.

Dr. Zulfiqar Hussain completed his medical education in Pakistan before pursuing his Neurology Residency and Fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine at Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He subsequently joined Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, where he completed an advanced second fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine and Intraoperative Neurophysiology.

Dr. Hussain then joined Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, where he worked in the Department of Regional Neurology and the Neuromuscular Medicine Center for four years before moving to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) in August 2014.

At CCAD, Dr. Hussain serves as a Staff Neurologist and Director of the EMG Laboratory and Neuromuscular Medicine. He is also an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Throughout his postgraduate training, fellowships, and career as a staff physician, Dr. Hussain has contributed to numerous scientific publications as both a first author and co-author.

Dr. Hussain is board-certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), as well as in Electrodiagnostic Medicine by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM).