Saed Al-Nobani
Chairing Committee
Saed Al-Nobani
Chairing Committee
Director of Nursing & Head of Quality, Elyzee Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Saed Al Nobani, Director of Nursing and Head of Quality at Elyzee Hospital in the UAE, has 17 years of healthcare experience. He specializes in Quality Management, Clinical Education, and Life Support Training Programs, contributing to improvements in healthcare practices. His background includes critical care, oncology care, palliative health services, research, and accreditation preparation for organizations like Magnet Hospital, JCIA, HCAC, and CPAHI. He's well-versed in healthcare standards and their implementation.
Susan Kent
Chairing Committee
Susan Kent
Chairing Committee
CEO & Founder – Arrow Health Associate Professor of Nursing & Midwifery, Dublin City, University Ireland
Dr. Susan Kent, held various significant roles in healthcare, is an Associate Professor, a leader in Change and Innovation, and the first Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in Ireland's Department of Health. She's a nursing and midwifery expert on the National Screening Advisory Committee and the CEO and Founder of Arrow Health, an innovative home-based clinical nursing service.
Aysha AL Mehri
Chairing Committee
Aysha AL Mehri
Chairing Committee
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Burjeel Holdings, United Arab Emirates
Aysha Al Mehri, former ENA President and Group Chief Nursing Officer at Burjeel Holdings, is a prominent figure in UAE's nursing reform. Her influence extends to governmental, local, and regional healthcare matters. She's committed to elevating nursing standards and has a successful career as a nurse leader in the UAE and the Middle East.
Wegdan Bani-issa
Chairing Committee
Wegdan Bani-issa
Chairing Committee
Chairing Committee, Professor of Nursing, University of Sharjah/College of Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Bani Issa holds a Bachelor's from Jordan University of Science and Technology, a Master's from University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and a PhD from the University of Kansas Medical Center, USA. Specialized in diabetes care, nursing education, with publications and grants in education and public health. A valuable member of the nursing community, contributing significantly to healthcare advancement regionally and globally.
Benjamin Joel Breboneria
President-Elect, Sigma Honor Society of Nursing, Program Director, Department of Nursing, King Faisal University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Benjamin Joel Breboneria, is a dynamic nursing leader and educator at King Faisal University. As Head of the Nursing Department, he spearheads top-tier programs, including the first MSN - Nurse Educator Track in Saudi Arabia. Benjo is a Gallup-certified strengths coach, a Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) President - Elect, and a key contributor to global nursing events and webinars. With a focus on positive impact and tireless dedication, he continues to shape and elevate the nursing profession.
Tahani Al Dweikat
Former President- Emirates Oncology Nursing Society, Oncology Clinical Research Nurse, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, United States of America
Tahani Al Dweikat, former President of Emirates Oncology Nursing Society, now an Oncology Clinical Research Nurse at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, California, USA. Certified as OCN® and CCRP®, she's a leader in the field, serving on the board of the California ONS chapter, contributing to research and positive change in oncology nursing.
Ida du Plessis-Faurie
Founder- NEWBORNconnect SA, Neonatal Nursing Consultant, South Africa
Dr. Ida du Plessis-Faurie, PhD in Maternal & Child Nursing, specializes in Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing. With 22+ years in Neonatal Intensive Care, she teaches neonatal care programs and is a medico-legal expert. Founder of 👣NEWBORNconnect South Africa👣, she advances neonatal quality capacity development.
Aziza Abu Al Ruz
Director Of Nursing, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Ms. Aziza Mustafa Abu Al-Ruz is an experienced Healthcare Leader and Executive Director of Nursing Model of Care at Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia. With over 28 years of expertise in Quality, Accreditation, healthcare delivery, Leadership, and Management, she's a proven advocate for patients, staff, and the nursing profession. Ms. Abu Al-Ruz's recent role at EHC focuses on healthcare delivery and contributing to the healthcare transformation aligning with KSA Vision 2030.
Tina Baramakian
Chief Nursing Officer
Taiba Hospital,
Kuwait
Tina Baramakian is the Chief Nursing Officer at Taiba Hospital with over 20 years of GCC healthcare experience. She holds degrees in nursing, demography, and a doctorate in Business Administration (Healthcare Leadership). She is certified in healthcare quality, patient safety, and evidence-based healthcare planning.
Akanksha Dicholkar
Group Chief Nursing Officer, Med care Hospitals and Medical Centres, United Arab Emirates
Mrs. Akanksha Dicholkar is the Group Chief Nursing Officer at Medcare Hospitals in the UAE. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, an MBA in Hospital Administration, and additional qualifications in Strategy Management and Finance. With experience at Reliance Foundation Hospital in India and certifications in Lean Six Sigma and NABH Assessment, she's dedicated to healthcare excellence through her unique leadership style.
Yousef M. Aljawarneh
Program Chair-Nursing, Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Yousef Aljawarneh has PhD in Nursing from the University of Texas, USA) and has worked as an academic and a clinician for over 20 years. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, UK), and has extensive teaching experience, having taught undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral students at several national and international institutions. He is currently the Program Chair of Nursing, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE. Dr. Aljawarneh’s research and scholarly activities focus on several areas within Nursing and Healthcare Practice. He has published his work in top international journals, and been awarded research grants from peak international funding bodies (e.g. World Health Organization).
Asha Ali Abdi
Wound Specialist Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
- A compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive professional experience in surgical specialty and wound management.
- She has extensive knowledge and clinical proficiency in the Medical-Surgical field with a special interest in plastics, orthopedics, and trauma, including wound management and clinical research and education.
- She completed her nursing studies at institute of nursing in Abu Dhabi in 2003 with distinct recognitions.
- She continued her post-graduate certification- International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from University of Toronto - Abu Dhabi in 2019 and completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Skin Integrity and Wound Management at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK in 2020.
- Together with her colleagues, she pioneered the establishment of the First In-Patient Wound Care Service at Mafraq Hospital in 2018 and carried the transition throughout SSMC.
- Currently serving as a Wound specialist nurse in Wound Management Service at SSMC.
- With a great passion for knowledge sharing and empowerment of Tissue Viability Link Nurses, she is also an active contributor and a resource person in various hospital-wide quality initiatives and serves as member of nursing advisory committee in Seha & Diabetic foot working group in UAE.
Hanadi Massalkhi
Director of Nursing, Naufar Addiction & Rehabilitation Center, Qatar
Hanadi Massalkhi, MSc in Nursing, 32 years of psychiatric nursing experience, Director of Nursing at Naufar Addiction & Rehabilitation Center, Qatar. Contributed to JCI and Magnet accreditations, active in academia, clinical psychotherapy expert, and published mental health researcher.
Abdullah Tawfiq Saleem Obaid
Charge Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Abdullah Obaid completed his Bachelor's Degree in nursing in 2008 from Al Bait University, Jordan. His Master's degree in nursing oncology in 2016 from The Hashemite University, Jordan. Then in 2017, he completed a professional diploma in pain management. Currently, he is a Charge Nurse in the Pain Management Team at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He has 10 research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Ahmed Yahya Ayoub
Case Manager Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
I have a Bachelor Degree in nursing 2009 and a master degree nursing management and leadership in Zarqa University / Jordan 2021, studying master oncology nurse in Hashemite University / Jordan 2012, PhD candidate in nursing philosophy at University of Pretoria / South Africa 2023. with 14 years of experience in nursing, 7 years in senior charge nurse in KHCC, around 7 years in Al Dhafra hospital 5 years in OPD and last 2 years in Case Management, recently working in SSMC – Mayo clinic as case manager.
I am interested in Research and conference, participate of many conferences as speaker, moderator, and organizer. I have 8 publications paper in a valuable journal.
Ayoub Hamad Abualrobe
Critical care Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Ayoub is a Clinical resource Nurse – Critical care areas – at: Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). Ayoub is a graduate of Muta’h University in Jordan 2007. Where he received BSc degree in Nurse Science. He also received his Master degree in Nursing from University of Wollongong Dubai 2023. Ayoub is a member in Neuro Critical Care Society, as well as, he is Life support course instructor, Trauma certified instructor and Advance Burn life support instructor. Ayoub has more than 16 y of ICU experience between, Jordan, Dubai (Rashid Hospital), Mafraq Hospital and SSMC. Since 2017 Ayoub is serving as Clinical Resource Nurse “Nurse Educator” for Critical Care Department and Rapid Response team at Mafraq and SSMC.
Emma Hutton
Clinical Resource Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Emma Hutton achieved her Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of Sydney, Australia in 1996. She recently achieved the Society of Simulation in Healthcare’s qualification: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Emma has more than 27 years experience as a Registered Nurse, atleast 10 years as an educator and more than 5 years as a manager. She has Post-graduate Certificates in Governance and Public Policy from the University of Queensland, Australia and Critical Care Nursing from the Australian College of Nursing. Emma’s clinical focus has been on adult critical care specialising in Nueroscience. Emma is currently undertaking the Master of Nursing at University
of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE. She currently works as a Clinical Resource Nurse in the Nursing Research and Education Department at Shaikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Farah Farroukh
Charge Nurse - Haematology, Oncology, and BMT, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Mrs. Farah Farroukh is a dedicated, certified Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation nurse with nearly a decade of experience. She earned her BSN from the American University of Beirut in 2014 and received her post-graduate diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care at the Saint Joseph University in 2019. Over the years, she has contributed her expertise to two prominent cancer centers in Lebanon before relocating to the UAE in 2021, where she joined SSMC as a Charge Nurse. She is currently pursuing her Nursing Master’s degree demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional growth and research in the field of oncology nursing.
Hayat Nasser Al Dalali
Clinical Resource Nurse (Surgical Units) Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Ms. Hayat has been a nurse for 17 years in multispecialty such as pediatric, adult medical surgical and maternity and child, and then 4 years as a nurse educator at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), Abu Dhabi. She has a BSN, with the highest distinction and on the honor list, and a master in nursing candidate at the University of Wollongong in Dubai. She worked as a nurse educator and BLS instructor. She spoke at a number of events, conferences, and campaigns. She presents SSMC on the SEHA return to practice committee as program coordinator for the return to practice program in SSMC. Last but not least, she received numerous awards like the “Nursing Excellence Award” and numerous appreciation letters for her compassion in rendering patient care and being sensitive to patient needs.
Jickson Thomas
Charge Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Jickson Thomas is Patient & Medical Equipment Safety Charge Nurse and is a Team Leader for the Medical Equipment Library in SSMC. Jickson was the medical equipment and safety facilitator for SSMC activation in 2019 2020, He is the Biomedical and Quality liaison for the Nursing Department.
Joselita Rego
Infection Preventionist Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Ms. Joselita Rego is a dedicated and dynamic health care professional with Career spanning 13 years She is a Certified Infection Preventionist by American Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC) as well as a Certified OSHAD internal auditor .She obtained her Bachelor Science degree in Nursing from Rajiv Ghandi University, India in 2009 .She commenced her career as register nurse in 2010. Her dedication to infection control commenced in 2014 leading her to become an integral part of various committees and Task forces. She also worked as Infection control preventionist in various organization NMC hospital, Mediclinic Hospital and joined SSMC hospital in 2022. She has been actively contributing to the VAE task force, CAUTI task force, Infection Prevention and control committee, Hospital Practice committee, PCI chapter of JCI and OSHAD Internal auditing.
Naglaa Samy
Clinical Resource Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Naglaa is a passionate nurse and a mother who graduated from Alexandria University in 1999, with BSN and currently a candidate for a third-semester MSN at the UOWD. With 22 years of experience in the nursing field and specifically in nursing education 12 years. Roamed in many specialties and roles and now she is a Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) at SSMC. Actively participated in several nursing research projects and has authored and/or co-authored several abstracts and evidence-based practice projects.
Zahra Mohamed Abdi
Associate Dean of Nursing Center, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE.
Zahra Mohamed A Mohamed is a seasoned leader in nursing education with over 16 years of experience. As a Manager of Nursing Education, she directed a team of 25 educators for a 400+ bed hospital, achieving notable successes in onboarding, competency development, and professional growth. Under her guidance, the education team secured a 2nd place SEHA IHSAN award for Excellence in 2019. As an Associate Dean, Zahra spearheaded strategic planning, resulting in a 25% increase in program diversity, incorporation of Simulation based education, and fruitful collaborations with national and international educational and healthcare institutions. In her role as Nurse Fellowship Program Director, she achieved an impressive 94% retention rate for new nurses through targeted mentorship and clinical oversight. Zahra's data-driven approach enhanced educational program effectiveness, ensuring alignment with international accrediting bodies such as ANCC and national regulatory bodies like DOH. Her pursuit of a PHD in Education places her at the forefront of innovative learning methodologies.
Eman Hassan Yassir
Registered Nurse in Medical, Oncology Unit, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Eman Yasser studied Bachelor of Nursing at Fatima College for Health and Science and Griffith University, UAE in 2012. Joined SKMC as a registered nurse in the oncology department where she worked directly with oncology patients after graduating from the chemo drugs administration course. She received her Master's Degree in nursing leadership from the University of Wollongong Dubai, UAE in 2022. Joined SSMC, to work in the OB-GYNE unit, where she also joined the team of OB-GYNE oncology team.
Premilla Keerthy
Senior Charge Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Premilla Keerthy embarked on her remarkable healthcare journey in the year 2000 when she joined Tawam hospital in Al Ain as a dedicated surgical nurse. Her early years were marked by a commitment to patient care and a pursuit of excellence in the field of nursing. In 2011, recognizing her exceptional skills and passion for promoting health and safety in the workplace, Premilla transitioned to the Occupational Health Clinic. This move marked a significant turning point in her career as she took on a new role focused on ensuring the well-being of her colleagues. She successfully completed The Abu Dhabi Occupational Health & Safety Practitioners Course in 2013 and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Service Management and Health Science Education from the University of South Africa. Currently serving as a senior charge nurse in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Premilla has continued to demonstrate leadership and dedication to her profession. Her journey is not just defined by her roles but by her continuous pursuit of knowledge. This year she achieved a significant milestone by completing her Master of Arts in nursing science, a testament to her commitment to advancing her skills and knowledge in the field. One of Premilla’s notable contributions is her active involvement in the Occupational Health Taskforce within SEHA. As a member of this taskforce, she plays a pivotal role in shaping policies and practices that prioritize the health and safety of healthcare workers. Passionate about addressing the well-being of her colleagues, Premilla has taken the lead in a study aimed at developing a second victim program in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. Recognizing the emotional toll that adverse events can have on healthcare workers, her initiative seeks to create a supportive framework for those affected, further underlining her commitment to holistic healthcare. Premilla Keerthy’s journey is a story of continuous growth, dedication to patient care and a passion for improving the well-being of healthcare workers. Her leadership coupled with her academic achievements, positions her a role model within the healthcare community, inspiring others to follow her example.
Rafika Zaatari
ICU Clinical Resource Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Graduated in 2003 from American University of Beirut with a Bachelors in Nursing with Penrose Award; graduated with Masters of Science of Nursing in 2007 from American University of Beirut. Has more than 20 years of experience in Critical Care setting at American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) as both a bedside nurse and a Clinical Nurse Educator. Participated and led several hospital projects at AUBMC that let to 2 publications: “Achieving Zero Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infection Rate in 4 Critical Care Units in Lebanon” and “ Establishing an ECMO Program in a Developing Country: Challenges and Lessons Learned”. Helped establish CRRT and ECMO programs at AUBMC. Was a member in code team and rapid response team at AUBMC. Recipient of several awards for excellence in nursing care such as Nephrology Award of the Year at AUBMC in 2019 and AUB President Service Excellence Award in 2017. Guest speaker in National and Regional Conferences such as Pain and Sedation workshop organized by UAE ministry of Health in 2018, National Building Capacity Program for Nurses Across Lebanon organized by Order of Nurses in Lebanon and the First National ECMO Conference in Lebanon in 2018. Completed international internships at Cleveland Clinics Ohio in Adult ICU and ECMO units in 2018 as well as Residency program at Johns Hopkins University and Medical Center in Maryland with focus on ARDS management in 2006
In December 2021, started at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City as Clinical Resource
Nurse for Burn ICU. One of the Program Leadership Team members for the SSMC Nurse Fellowship Program and a member in SSMC Competency development task force.
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS instructor, Completed both American Burns Life Support and Trauma Nursing Core Course in 2022 and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator in 2023.
Ruba Mohd Salameh
Nurse Manager/ Head of Case Management, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Graduated from Abu Dhabi School of Nursing in 2000 ( High nursing Diploma) , Had BSN from Fatima College Abu Dhabi in 2018 , Had Master degree (MBA) in healthcare management from Geneva Business School (Switzerland) 2021 ,Submission for enrolment In Nursing PHD (University Science Malaysia under process) . Case Management certificate and fellowship from The American Academy of Case Management 2020.
Certified “CDIP” clinical documentation improvement practitioner (AHIMA Jan 2020). Valid HAAD Nursing License and BLS. Nursing experience over 23 years (Medical, Surgical, Cardiology, Gastro, Day care,
preadmission clinic and case management). Working in case management at Mafraq hospital since 2013 and in SSMC- Mayo clinic since 2020 working as Head of case management team /Unit manager. I am interested in Research and conferences moderator organizer and speaker
Participated in many conferences as speaker, such as:
-SEHA case management symposium 2023
-SINMAC speaker 2023
- ICN 2018 & 2021
Participation in different quality improvement projects and hospital accreditations:
-Participate in JCIA reaccreditation SSMC “ACC chapter “2020 & 2022.
Sondos Ibrahim Jarrad
Registered Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Sondos Jarrad, RN, BSN, MSN, works as the clinical resource nurse for Outpatient Department at SSMC (Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City). She has conducted and led many "evidence based projects" EBP, quality projects and research projects. She has participated in many national and international conferences as a speaker and delegate. She has over than 13 years of experience in emergency and trauma medicine and is a member of Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) and AHA 'American Heart Association” as BLS, ACLS and PALS instructor. Sondos is an advanced disaster and crisis management respondent on national level. She has earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Sharjah, UAE and her Master of Science in nursing from RAK medical and Health sciences university, UAE.
Soufiane Roussia
Clinical Nurse Educator, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Soufiane Roussia is a clinical nurse educator and emerging nursing scholar specializing in Cardiac ICU and cardiology nursing. His extensive career blends education, research, leadership, and clinical expertise. Mr. Soufiane is serving as the Deputy Chair of the Nurse UAE Specialist Nurse Forum and the Seha Nursing Research Community of Practice (NRCoP). He is affiliated with several premier professional organizations, including the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA), Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, the British Society for Heart Failure, and the ICN Nurse Practitioner/Advance Practice Nurse Network. Mr. Soufiane's educational pursuits are equally commendable. He acquired a 1 st Master of Science in adult health nursing from RAK Medical and Health Sciences University in 2021, and a 2 nd Master 's in cardiovascular nursing at Mohamed Bin Rashid University in 2023. Mr. Soufiane further honed his knowledge and expertise with a certificate in advanced clinical education and a cardiac nurse specialist internship at Queens University (UK).
Sofica Bistriceanu
Academic Medical Unit–CMI, Romania
Sofica Bistriceanu, MD, Ph.D., graduated from Iasi University in Romania and family medicine research at Maastricht University. She joined the European, American, and Asian Primary Care Research Group, American Academy on Communication in Healthcare, APTR, IHI, NICHQ, EPCCS, EURACT, and WONCA Meetings. She is a member of the Academy for Professionalism in Health Care, serves on the Editorial Review Board for The Journal of Patient Experience (JPX), and is an Associate Editor for PriMera Scientific Publication. She represents the Academic Medical Unit- CMI, NT, ROU. Additionally, she is the author of seven volumes of poetry published by Chronica, Iasi Publishing House, and Time, Iasi Publishing House.
Ashwaq Ali Haji Nuuh
Wound Care Nurse, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates.
Experienced registered nurse has Diploma in nursing from Abu Dhabi institute of nursing and Bachelor in nursing from University of Wollongong in Dubai. Has 7yrs ICU experience and 6 years experience as a wound care nurse, Completed the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) 2019, followed by gaining a master in wound management and skin integrity 2020, and successfully passed the certified wound specialist exam from American Board of Wound Management 2022. Co-author in research publication.