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.
Dr. Susan Kent
Chairing Committee
Dr. 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
Group Chief Nursing 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.