Dr. Abubaker Almadani completed his undergraduate studies in 1997 at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where he was actively involved in teaching and contributed to research on neuroprotective agents in acute stroke under the supervision of Dr. Anders Hamberger. He completed his Canadian Royal College certification in Neurology (FRCPC) in 2009. Dr. Almadani undertook his neurology residency at the University of Toronto, ranked first in Canada by the Royal College of Canada and fourth in North America by the American Academy of Neurology, where he was deeply involved in the regional stroke program, managing more than 500 stroke cases, including over 80 thrombolysis (TPA) cases. During his residency, he also completed a full elective year covering EEG, research, neuropathology, and nerve conduction studies, and by 2007 he was independently managing general neurological cases. He subsequently completed a fellowship in the neuromuscular subspecialty from 2007 to 2009.

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. 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. Terruzzi is currently the Head of Neurology Department at Mediclinic City Hospital, and Clinical Lead and Head of Mediclinic Comprehensive Stroke Center at City Hospital, in Dubai (UAE).
Dr. Terruzzi graduated from, and underwent Specialist training in Neurology, at the University of Medicine and Surgery of MilanoBicocca in Italy, where he also obtained a 2nd level Master Degree in Cerebrovascular Diseases.
He was working at the Neuroscience Department of Manzoni Hospital as a Stroke Neurologist, where he was the former Director of the Headache Center, before moving to Dubai in 2017 as Consultant Neurologist.
He is also a well trained Neuro-sonologist, expert in ultrasound doppler investigation of the carotid and vertebral arteries and transcranial eco-colour doppler.
Since 2019 he collaborates with the Mohamed Bin Rashid University as Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Terruzzi’s primary interests are the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and cerebrovascular disorders.

Dr. Ahmed Mostafa is an Egyptian neurologist who graduated from Cairo University with dual training in neurology and psychiatry and further honed his skills through specialized neuroscience training in the USA. In 2016, he became a founding member of the Neurology Residency Program at King Abdullah Medical Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he introduced targeted temperature management and jejunal L-dopa perfusion protocols. In 2019, with support from Rashid Hospital, he joined Dubai Health to establish neurology services at Hatta Hospital for the first time. A member of several elite neurology societies, Dr. Mostafa became a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology in 2024 and serves as a Clinical Instructor of Neurology at MBRU.

Dr. Derk Krieger is a neurologist with a strong focus on acute stroke research, stroke prevention, and the interface between cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Based in the UAE, he has been actively involved in the development and implementation of Alzheimer’s disease guidelines and real-world clinical pathways in the region. Since 2022, Dr. Krieger has been a pioneer in the clinical use of anti-amyloid therapies (ATT), with particular expertise in patient selection, safety, and management of vascular comorbidities, including stroke risk. His work bridges acute cerebrovascular care and disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Dr. Dalal Alyouhah is a board-certified neurologist accredited by the Kuwaiti Board of Neurology with specialized expertise in neuromuscular medicine. She completed a fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorders and Electromyography at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and holds certification as an electromyographer from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists. Dr. Alyouhah currently serves as a Neuromuscular Neurologist at Ibn Sina Hospital under the Ministry of Health in Kuwait.

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. Firas Elkhatib is a board-certified neurologist with extensive training and clinical experience across Europe. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Biology, he pursued his medical studies at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, where he also earned a Master’s degree in Microbiology. During this period, he conducted his first research in epilepsy and successfully published his own study at the same institution.

Dr. Elkhatib continued his postgraduate training in Neurology in Germany, specializing at the University Hospital Münster. He later completed the German Board Certification in Neurology in Düsseldorf. Throughout his career, he has worked in multiple hospitals across North Rhine–Westphalia, gaining broad exposure to all major subspecialties of neurology.

With a strong interest in advanced diagnostics, Dr. Elkhatib further specialized in neuromuscular disorders and clinical electrophysiology. He served as Consultant Neurologist and Director of the Neurophysiology Laboratory at Klinikum Lüdenscheid for five years. In addition, he obtained an advanced specialization in electroencephalography (EEG), further strengthening his expertise in neurodiagnostic evaluation.

Dr. Giovanni Antonio Cocco obtained his medical degree in Italy and completed his specialist training in the United Kingdom at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, where he also earned a Master’s degree in Advanced Neuroimaging. He worked for many years as a Consultant Neurologist at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in the UK, where he established specialist clinics for epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease and played a key role in developing local guidelines for the management of primary headaches, including migraine. During this time, he was actively involved in research and medical education, serving as an honorary lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London, and is a member of the Association of British Neurologists. Since 2019, he has been working as a Consultant Neurologist at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Dubai.

Dr. Javeed Ahmad Dar is an Internal Medicine specialist with clinical experience across leading healthcare institutions in India and the Middle East. He has served as Assistant Consultant at National Guard Health Affairs and as Registrar at Armed Forces Hospital. Dr. Dar completed his medical training in Srinagar and holds advanced certification in Medicine and Allied specialties from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Dublin. He is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care across a wide range of medical conditions.

Prof. Jihad Inshasi is a Consultant Neurologist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC), and a Professor of Neurology at Dubai Medical College (DMCG). He developed and established the MENACTRIMS-accredited Multiple Sclerosis Center at Rashid Hospital. He is a founding and former board member of the Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS/EMA), a founding and executive board member of MENACTRIMS, and a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the National MS Society. Prof. Inshasi is actively involved in numerous local, regional, and international associations, societies, and advisory committees, and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN). He has authored and co-authored many scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and has served as a principal and leading investigator in multiple phase 2, 3, and 4 drug trials, in addition to conducting extensive research in the field of multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Khalid Al Saffar is a Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Neurology Department at Medcare Hospital, Dubai, with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, headache disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Arab Board–certified, he is actively involved in postgraduate training, research, and pharmaceutical advisory boards, with multiple publications in neurology.

Dr. Lamya Turkawi is a Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Neurology Division at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She holds an MBBS from Jordan, the Arab Board in Internal Medicine, and an MRCP (UK) with a specialty in Neurology. Dr. Turkawi is dedicated to clinical excellence, service development, and the advancement of neurological care in the UAE.

Dr. Maria Junaidi is a neurologist practicing in Rashid Hospital, Dubai for the past eight years.
She is a graduate of the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan and completed her post graduate training from the same institute.
She holds a fellowship in vascular neurology and is one of the founding members for MENA stroke organization.
She is also an avid researcher and has a number of publications in international peer reviewed journals.

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. Mustafa Shakra is a Consultant Neurologist based at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Specializing in inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, he oversees the Multiple Sclerosis clinics at SKMC. 

Dr. Shakra obtained his medical degree from Damascus University in 1992 and completed comprehensive training in general internal medicine and neurology subspecialty at major university hospitals. His extensive qualifications include an MD, MSc, MRCP, and FRCP in medicine and neurology. Furthermore, he has contributed to numerous articles as an author and co-author within the field of neurology.

Dr. Naji Riachi is a Consultant Neurologist and Medical Director of the Neuroscience Center at Burjeel Medical City and Professor of Neurology at Khalifa University College of Medicine.
He received his M.D. degree from the American University of Beirut. After a 4 years Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, he performed his Neurology Residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, then two-years 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.

Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran is presently working as a Consultant Neurologist at Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah. She previously worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, SrichitraThirunal institute, India
She did her M.D. in General Medicine from  JIPMER in  2009 and D.M. in Neurology from Srichitra Thirunal institute of medical sciences and technology in 2012
She was endowed with gold medals for medicine and neurology during her residency.
She has presented research papers and posters in various national and international conferences and has publications in international journals.

Dr. Alrukn received his medical degree from UAE University and completed his neurology residency at McGill University, followed by neurology certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He subsequently completed a fellowship in cerebrovascular disease and stroke at Montreal General Hospital, Canada. He currently serves as the Head of the Stroke Center at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. His primary fields of interest include acute stroke management, stroke unit establishment, and post-stroke rehabilitation, and he established the first certified stroke unit in the UAE. Dr. Alrukn is a renowned local and international speaker in the field of stroke and has numerous publications in this area. He is currently the President of the MENA Stroke Organization and has served as the President of the World Congress of Neurology (2019), in addition to being the current President of the Emirates Neurology Society. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Neurology Residency Program in Dubai since 2013 and also serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Scientific & Research Ethical Committee. In addition to stroke, his interests include headache management and movement disorders, and he runs the movement disorders clinic at Rashid Hospital. He also serves on the executive boards, steering committees, and advisory boards of several scientific associations, primarily focused on stroke and headache.

Dr. Salama Karmastaji, a committed Neurologist and Neuromuscular Specialist at the Neurology Department of Rashid Hospital. With the successful completion of a Clinical Fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorders, I bring expertise in diagnosing and managing these conditions. In my current role as a Neurologist, my dedication extends to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients. Additionally, I proudly serve as core faculty in the Neurology Residency Program at Rashid Hospital, actively contributing to the education and mentorship of aspiring neurologists. This multifaceted role reflects my passion for clinical excellence and dedication to shaping the future of neurology professionals.

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. Suzan Ibrahim Noori is a senior consultant neurologist and multiple sclerosis specialist at University Hospital Sharjah, and an associate professor at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah. She is also the owner and medical director of Dr. Suzan Noori Medical Center at Etihad Mall, Dubai. In addition to her clinical practice, she holds conjoint academic responsibilities at the University of Sharjah and is an active member of its research group. Dr. Noori is recognized as a pioneer in the use of botulinum toxin for chronic migraine management in the UAE and leads a dedicated headache clinic within her unit. She is highly engaged in professional education and public awareness, serving as an organizer and speaker at numerous scientific meetings and forums, and frequently contributing through media platforms. She has coordinated multiple community campaigns to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. Dr. Noori is a member of several professional bodies at local, regional, and international levels, and actively participates in various quality committees and task forces. She is one of the founding members and currently the Head of the Scientific Committee of the UAE Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (UAE MSSG), an advisory committee member of the National MS Society–UAE, and a member of both the Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS) and the MENACTRIMS Council.

Dr. Shadi Sharifi is a Consultant Neurologist and Head of the Sleep Medicine Department at the Saudi German Hospital Group, UAE. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France, and completed a postgraduate fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine at INSERM U480, Lyon, where he is certified by the French Board of Sleep Medicine. His clinical focus has been on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of nocturnal brain and sleep-related neurological disorders, leading to international publications in 2001 and 2002. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Sharifi has been actively involved in clinical research and medical education across various domains of neurological disorders. Since relocating to Dubai in 2005, he has been licensed and practicing in leading private hospitals, contributing as a neurologist, academic, and educator. He continues to collaborate with his former French neuroscience colleagues at the Centre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon (INSERM U480), maintaining strong ties to international research and academic excellence.

Dr Vittorio Iantorno is the Director of the Neuroscience Institute, Consultant and Lead Neurology at King`s College Hospital (KCH) London Dubai in UAE. He also served as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Clinical Director of Medicine since KCH opened its doors in Dubai Hills. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of Sharjah and he brings with him over 20 years of European experience in the field.
He completed all his studies in Rome (Italy) obtaining his Medical Degree in Medicine & Surgery then later qualifying as Italian Board of Neurology. He then moved to UK in 2001. For many years he was the Clinical Lead in Neurology/Head of Neurology Department in one of the largest Foundation Trusts in United Kingdom (Heart of England NHS Trust), a general, specialised and community care Hospital. He also acted as Chairperson of the local Parkinson’s Disease Operational Group. Dr Iantorno worked in various NHS Hospitals in UK including East Kent NHS Trust & King’s College Hospital in London (UK), Royal Free Hospital in London & Hertfordshire NHS Trust before moving for over a decade in the West Midlands to Heart of England NHS Trust. He moved to Dubai in 2015 bringing also with him over 10 years of invaluable experience in the Private Practice in the United Kingdom.
Dr Iantorno’s clinical skills have always been regarded - by peer Colleagues and all patients - of very high clinical standards in the management of neurological diseases, assessing, investigating and treating neurological patients presenting with the whole spectrum of acute and chronic neurological conditions. Dr Iantorno believes in a patient-centred care focussing on the patient and the individual’s health care needs. The goal is to empower patients to become active participants in their care and not only to treat the disease, but a holistic approach to the patient who has the disease.

Dr. Yasmine Mohamed Kamal is an  Egyptian Neurology Consultant
She graduated from Cairo University’s Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine in 2000 and completed her neurology residency in  2005. She earned her Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Neuropsychiatry in 2005 and subsequently obtained her Doctorate (M.D.) in Neurology from Cairo University in 2012. Following this, she was appointed as a Consultant Neurologist at Cairo University and Lecturer of Neurology 

She has recently joined Saudi German hospital in Dubai as Consultant Neurologist.
She was previously Neurology Consultant and Deputy Head of the Headache Unit at Rashid hospital, Dubai  health. 

She also held the role of Co-Director of the Neurology Residency Program at Dubai Health.

Activities
Dr. Kamal has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications . She has been a co- investigator in several  multiple centre studies. She serves as an editor for the Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry. She is also an active member of the European Academy of Neurology(EAN), Emirates Neurology Society (ENS), and The  Egyptian Society of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery (ESNPN)

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. 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. Usman Moghal, MD, is a staff neurologist at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi within the Neurological Institute and is U.S.-trained in neurology. He previously served as Neurology Division Lead at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Ontario, Canada. His clinical practice focuses on headache disorders, stroke, and cognitive health. In parallel with his clinical work, Dr. Moghal has a longstanding personal background in strength training and endurance exercise, and his current interests explore the emerging role of muscle health, physical fitness, and metabolic resilience in supporting brain health and the prevention of neurological disease.