Dr. Mariam Al Hajeri
Conference Chair, Vice President of Bahrain Diabetes Society
Kingdom of Bahrain
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the Bahrain Diabetes Conference and the Global Diabetic Foot Course 2025. This inaugural event underscores our commitment to improving diabetes care and preventing its complications with focus on diabetic foot complications.
The leaps we are witnessing in the healthcare in Bahrain, supported by the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa inspire us to continue our efforts to improve the knowledge of health care professionals to optimize the detection of early signs of diabetes complications and prevent them and manage them timely and up to the current standards of care.
This conference and course expericece serves as a key platform for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), emphasizing comprehensive diabetes care and patients education. Since its foundation in 1989, the Bahrain Diabetes Society has focused on diabetes education and enhancing healthcare structures. Our partnership with the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group will advance both local and regional healthcare especially with the launch of the latest regional guidelines for diabetic foot during this conference.
In response to the current rate of diabetes prevalence, the conference prioritizes effective prevention and management strategies. Sessions will address diabetes care for all healthcare professionals and will be enriched with hands on workshops on diabetic foot care.
I appreciate the efforts of the organizing committee, all our experts speakers and our attendees who take the time and effort to improve their skills and knowledge. I wish you a rewarding educational experience during the conference and the course as we work to improve healthcare for those living with diabetes.
Your's Sincerely
Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, President of Bahrain Diabetes Society and Conference President
Dear Colleagues,
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Bahrain Diabetes Society’s annual conference, dedicated to enhancing diabetes care and preventing its complications. Since our founding in 1989, the Bahrain Diabetes Society has been committed to hosting impactful scientific events that bring the latest knowledge and skills to Bahrain, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with diabetes and supporting the healthcare professionals who care for them. This year’s conference is particularly exciting as we are partnering with the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group to host, for the first time in Bahrain, the Global Diabetic Foot Course from November 12 to 15, 2025. We are confident that this program will offer valuable insights into preventing and effectively managing diabetic foot complications.
The conference will celebrate the latest scientific advancements in diabetes care and showcase updates in diagnosis and treatment strategies. Moreover, attendees will have the unique opportunity to follow the conference with a hands-on course designed specifically for doctors and nurses. This course will focus on managing day-to-day cases of diabetic foot complications, led by experts from Bahrain, the region, and international speakers.
We invite you to join us for both the conference and the course, as we believe this transformative educational experience will significantly impact you and your patients. Thank you for your continued support of the Bahrain Diabetes Society. Together, we can improve the lives of those living with diabetes every day.
We look forward to meeting you and collaborating in the sharing of knowledge and skills.
Best Regards,
Conference Chair, Vice President of Bahrain Diabetes Society
Kingdom of Bahrain
Conference Co-Chair, Chair of Scientific Committee at Bahrain Diabetes Society
Kingdom of Bahrain
On behalf of the organizing committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Diabetic Foot Course 2025, taking place in the beautiful Kingdom of Bahrain from November 12 to 15, 2025. We are thrilled to host this unique and important event that brings together healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and skills in the prevention and management of diabetic foot complications.
As we gather here over the next few days, we will delve into the latest research, clinical practices, and innovative treatment strategies that are pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes. This course has been thoughtfully designed to provide valuable insights through lectures, interactive sessions, and hands-on workshops led by renowned experts in the field.
We encourage you to actively participate, engage in discussions, and network with fellow attendees. This collaborative environment is essential for sharing experiences and enhancing our collective understanding of diabetic foot care.
Thank you for being part of this significant event. Together, let us work towards improving the lives of those affected by diabetes and ensuring they receive the highest standard of care
We look forward to welcoming you in our beloved Kingdom of Bahrain
Warm Regards,
Course Director, Global Diabetic Foot Course 2025
Kingdom of Bahrain
Course C0-Director, Global Diabetic Foot Course 2025
Kingdom of Bahrain
Dr. Talal Khader Talal is a Podiatric Consultant and Head of Podiatry at Hamad Medical Corporation, specializing in comprehensive foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction. Dr Talal is a diplomate of the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He is certified in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds, Limb Preservation and Salvage, Diabetic Footwear and Charcot Reconstruction, and Board Certified in Minimal Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr Talal is an Executive Member of the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group. He has presented at many international and regional conferences and courses and is also active in the research field. Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference 2018 Best Innovation Award.
Mrs. Aisha Al Mahrizi is a leading Diabetic Foot and Wound Care Specialist with over 20 years of clinical and educational experience in the management of diabetic foot complications and chronic wounds. She began her nursing career after graduating in 1997, and has since specialized in wound care, completing the International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) from the University of Toronto in 2009, and earning her MSc in Skin Integrity Skills and Management from the University of Hertfordshire in 2014.
She is an active member of the Oman Diabetic Foot Committee, Vice President of the Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group (GDFWG), and the Sultanate of Oman’s representative in the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF).
Dr. Al Harthi graduated from College of Medicine (Sultan Qaboos University) in 1998. He underwent training in internal medicine and was awarded membership of the royal college of physician (MRCP) in 2003. He joined the department of endocrine and metabolism at royal hospital in 2004. Following that, he underwent higher specialty training in adult endocrinology and metabolism at King Faisal Specialty Hospital and Research Center Riyadh, KSA from 1/1/2007 to 31/12/2008 and he was awarded the Advanced Training Certificate in Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism.
After his return to Oman in 2009, he joined department of medicine at al Nahdha/Khaula hospitals, taking care of patients with general medical and endocrine problems, and diabetes. He is also running diabetic/Endocrine clinics in Muscat region. He was the head of department of internal medicine from April 2014 till 2018.
Dr. Muneera Eissa Ben-Nakhi is a highly accomplished Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and the Head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit at Al-Adan Hospital in Kuwait. With a medical career spanning over two decades, she is recognized as a pioneer in the field of reconstructive microsurgery and super-microsurgery in the Gulf region.
Dr. Ben-Nakhi established the plastic surgery unit at Al-Adan Hospital from the ground up, serving a population of over two million people—nearly half of Kuwait’s population—and managing the country’s highest trauma caseload. She completed advanced surgical fellowships at Asan Medical Center and the University of Ulsan in South Korea, and holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Ms. Samira Jumah Abdulla is the first Qatari Director of Nursing in the Department of Surgery, Podiatry Section at Hamad Medical Corporation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing science and in 2016 she completed the International Inter-Professional Wound Care Course from the University of Toronto. Ms. Samira has also completed her master’s degree in University of Hertfordshire in 2017, with a focus on skin integrity skills and management.
Noor Janahi is a Consultant Podiatrist practicing Podiatry in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She is the first Bahraini to achieve this degree and the first Bahraini to practice the profession of Podiatry in the country. Obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Podiatric Medicine from Edinburgh in 2005, followed by Masters in Podiatric Surgery and Doctorate in Diabetic Foot disease from Edinburgh in 2014. Noor's work experience included practical rotations in different hospitals within the United Kingdom as well as working full time as a Senior Podiatrist in Bahrain. She has worked individually to develop the profession of Podiatry in her country, and established the first Podiatry clinic (public and private) in Bahrain. Noor has been focusing on expanding the services of Podiatry to the Middle East region starting from Bahrain and the United Arabs Emirates, in order to provide the best treatments for the Podiatry patients and to further promote and advance the profession within the Middle East.
Associate Professor in General Surgery at King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah , KSA - General Surgery and Diabetic foot Consultant at King Abdulaziz University Hospital - Diabetic foot fellowship from Complutense University , Madrid , Spain 2017 - European Fellowship in Wound Healing 2022
Administrative positions:
Senior Consultant – General and Vascular Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Head – Vascular Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Trainer – General Surgery Training Program – Oman Medical Specialty Board Course Director – Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), American Board of Surgery – Oman Chapter Director General - Sultan Qaboos University Hospital: 6th April 2016 – 27th April 2022. Assistant HoD Department of Surgery 2013 – 5th April 2016 Hospital Board Member – Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. 2008-2012 Member and establishing group for Oman Vascular Society. President of Gulf Vascular Society (March 2013 – March 2015). Treasurer of Oman Medical Association (April 2010 – May 2013). Founder and First elected president of Oman Surgical Society (2009 – 2012), currently a member. Member of Oman Society for Lipids and Atherosclerosis. Board member - Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group Chairman of Surgical Team - Accreditation Canada International, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
Dedicated surgeon focused on diabetic foot surgery and care. Highly motivated to gain knowledge and build up experience that would allow valuable contributions to Kuwait’s diabetic foot care. Eager to get exposed to the latest techniques in the field to enable their introduction in Kuwait. My fellowship training at your program will be a monumental step towards achieving the best possible treatment for each and every patient.
