It is with great pleasure and anticipation that I extend my warmest greetings to all esteemed participants of the MENASO Master Class. As Chairman of this esteemed gathering, I am honored to invite you to join us for an enriching and impactful experience dedicated to advancing stroke management in the Middle East and North Africa region.
The MENASO Master Class stands as a beacon of excellence in medical education, bringing together leading experts, healthcare professionals, and scientists from across the MENA region to engage in a collaborative exchange of knowledge and ideas. Organized by the MENA Stroke Organization, this event represents a pivotal opportunity to further our collective mission of reducing the burden of stroke and improving clinical outcomes.
Throughout the duration of this distinguished event, attendees can expect a meticulously curated agenda featuring CME accredited lectures, workshops, and scientific activities, all designed to enhance understanding and proficiency in stroke management. With a focus on acute stroke management and an emphasis on recent breakthroughs and technological advancements, our program aims to address key challenges while fostering innovation and collaboration.
At MENASO, we are committed to driving positive change and increasing awareness of stroke management strategies. By facilitating the exchange of updates and insights, we aspire to empower healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional care to stroke patients across our region.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed faculty, sponsors, and participants for their invaluable contributions to this endeavor. Together, let us embark on this journey of discovery and innovation, united in our pursuit of excellence in stroke care.
Warm regards,
Vice President - MENA Stroke Organization
Professor of Neurology and
Director of Stroke Center
Cairo University, Egypt
Prof. Abdelalim is a Professor of Neurology at Cairo University Egypt, and Director of Kasralainy Stroke Center, Cairo University.
He is a member of the steering committee of the Egyptian Stroke Chapter; the Supreme committee of Stroke, Egyptian Ministry of Health; and a Member of the World federation of neurology training committee.
He is also the Associate editor of The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery; peer reviewer for many high impact neurology Journals; and co-author of many peer reviewed researches published in high impact journal such as Lancet and Lancet Neurology.
General Secretary – MENA Stroke organization Senior Specialist Neurology Rashid Hospital, DHA, UAE
Board Member MENASO, WSO
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.
Vice President of MENA Stroke Organization Professor of Neurology
Consultant, Vascular Neurologist
Neuroscience Center, Section of Neurology King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Riyadh, KSA
Prof. Dr. Adel Alhazzani is a Neurology Professor at King Saud University and Consultant Neurologist at King Khalid Hospital, Riyadh. He’s the past president of Saudi Stroke Society, Secretary General of Saudi Neurology Society, and a member of various boards including National Stroke Clinical advisory group. He earned his MB and BS with honors in 2001, completed residencies at McGill University, and obtained fellowship from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada. He furthered his education with vascular neurology and interventional neuroradiology fellowships at Harvard University. He holds a Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership in Healthcare Management from Harvard. His interests include stroke therapy, young stroke, migraine, and medical education. He’s authored 90+ articles and contributes to numerous national and international professional organizations and advisory boards.
General Secretary – MENA Stroke organization Senior Specialist Neurology Rashid Hospital, DHA, UAE
Board Member MENASO, WSO
Prof. Dr. Alrukn earned his medical degree from UAE University, pursued neurology training at McGill University, and gained certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Canada). He completed a Stroke fellowship at Montreal General Hospital and now leads the Stroke Center at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. His focus includes acute stroke care, establishing stroke units, and rehabilitation. He established UAE’s first certified stroke unit, presents internationally on stroke, and leads MENA Stroke Organization. He presided over the World Congress of Neurology in 2019 and leads Emirates Neurology Society. Dr. Alrukn founded Dubai’s Neurology Residency Program in 2013 and chairs the Dubai Scientific & Research Ethical Committee. He’s also interested in Headache management & Movement disorders, running a movement disorder clinic and serving on various scientific association boards.
MD, CMQ
Associate Professor of Neurology
Chair of Department of Neurology
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Head of Quality Improvement Department
King Abdullah University Hospital
Irbid, Jordan
Dr. Ahmed Yassin is Associate Professor and Chair of Neurology at Jordan University of Science and Technology and Head of Quality Improvement Department at King Abdullah University Hospital in Irbid, Jordan. He has 4 American Boards in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy and Medical Quality. He has around 100 published articles and abstracts. He received honors and awards from prestigious academic bodies including American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society, American College of Physicians, Texas Neurological Society, and Pan-Arab Union of Neurological Societies.
Director of Intervention Neurology unit Ain Shams University
Chairman – Scientific Council of Neurology Specialty (The high committee of medical specialities-Egypt)
Assistant Secretary General of Egyptian Society of Neurology
Head of Intervention Neurology Sector
Dr. Ahmed El-Bassiouni, Professor of Neurosurgery and Brain Catheterization at Ain Shams Medicine, Specialist of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery at Nasser, Maadi Military and International Peace Institute Hospitals, surgery and treatment of lumbar and cervical disc herniation, headache and fifth nerve pain, treatment of brain tumors and Brain hemorrhages and head injuries, strokes and multiple sclerosis, minimally invasive herniated disc excision, hydrocephalus and congenital neurological malformations, treatment of peripheral nerve suffocation
MD , Neurologist
Stroke fellow at King Abdullah University Hospital
I am graduate from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2016, did my internship in King Abdullah University Hospital, then 5 years of neurology residency in the same hospital (KAUH) , I have passed Jordanian Board of Neurology in 2022, and worked as a general neurologist at the Jordanian Ministry of Heath for almost 2 years, assigned by the neurology department in KAUH as a stroke fellow.
Stroke Acting Consultant, Khoula Hospital, Oman
Dr. Hilal Al Hasni is an Omani physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Stroke care. After graduating from Oman Medical College in 2014 and completing his Internal Medicine residency, he is currently a Stroke Acting Consultant at Khoula Hospital, Oman’s Neurology Centre. Dr. Al Hasni recently finished a Stroke Fellowship at Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital. His research focuses on various aspects of stroke care, including gender disparities, frailty, and palliative care. He has presented at international conferences and is involved in multiple clinical trials. Dr. Al Hasni is dedicated to advancing stroke care through education and research.
Head of Interventional Radiology Unit – King Hussein Medical City
Head of Scientific Committee of Jordanian Society of Interventional Radiologist (JSIR)
Interventional Radiology & NeuroRadiology (INR)Consultant – King Hussein Medical City
Amman, Jordan
Dr. Maher Al-Khawaldeh is the Head of the Interventional Radiology Unit at King Hussein Medical City in Amman, Jordan, and a highly respected consultant in both Interventional Radiology and NeuroRadiology. He also serves as the Head of the Scientific Committee of the Jordanian Society of Interventional Radiologists (JSIR). Dr. Al-Khawaldeh holds advanced European qualifications in Interventional NeuroRadiology (INR) from the European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR) and has completed a French Fellowship in INR at Limoges University Hospital, France. He also earned a Higher University Diploma in INR from Limoges University. With extensive expertise in his field, Dr. Al-Khawaldeh is a leading figure in advancing radiological sciences in Jordan and beyond.
Neuroradiology consultant – royal medical services
Dr. Maysoon Banihani is a neuroradiology consultant at Royal Medical Services, Jordan. She completed her MBBS in 2005 and a radiology residency at the Jordanian Royal Medical Services, earning the Jordanian Board of Diagnostic Radiology in 2011. She completed a fellowship in neuroradiology at Baskent University, Turkey, in 2014. Since then, Dr. Maysoon Banihani has been practicing as a specialist in neuroradiology, with memberships in the Jordan Medical Council and the Jordanian Radiological Society.
Senior Specialist in Neurology at King Hussain Medical Centre
Clinical Instructor of Neurology at Albalkaa University
MD, Consultant Neurologist
I am a board-certified neurologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of neurological conditions. I currently serve as the stroke leader at Prince Hamzah Hospital, where I have dedicated my expertise to improving patient outcomes in stroke management.
Neurology and Stroke Consultant
Stroke Fellowship Program Director
King Abdul Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, KSA
Dr. Nouran Taher is Stroke & Neurology Consultant at MNGHA-Riyadh and Stroke fellowship director at KAMC-Riyadh, KSA.
He served as a member of MOH stroke committee in the western region, stroke project leader at KAMCJ, Neurology program deputy at KAMCJ, and Chief resident in NGHA Jeddah. Dr. Nouran Finished bachelor’s degree from medical college in Taibah University Al-Madinah in 2009 and completed the residency training in adult neurology at king Abdul-Aziz medical city-National Guard health affairs, Jeddah.
Senior Specialist in Neurology at King Hussain Medical Centre
Clinical Instructor of Neurology at Albalkaa University
Dr. Shaher Abdullah Mitib Aletan is a Specialist Neurologist at the Royal Medical Services, King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan. He holds an M.B. Ch. B. in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Aljazeera, Sudan (2009), and specialized in Neurology (2020) and Internal Medicine (2015) under the Jordan Medical Council. With over three years of experience in Neurology and Neurophysiology, Dr. Shaher is proficient in diagnosing and treating neurological diseases, conducting EEGs, EMGs, and lumbar punctures, and providing clinical training for residents. He is a member of the Jordanian Neurological Society and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
General Secretary – MENA Stroke organization Senior Specialist Neurology Rashid Hospital, DHA, UAE
Board Member MENASO, WSO
Prof. Dr. Alrukn earned his medical degree from UAE University, pursued neurology training at McGill University, and gained certification from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons (Canada). He completed a Stroke fellowship at Montreal General Hospital and now leads the Stroke Center at Rashid Hospital, Dubai. His focus includes acute stroke care, establishing stroke units, and rehabilitation. He established UAE’s first certified stroke unit, presents internationally on stroke, and leads MENA Stroke Organization. He presided over the World Congress of Neurology in 2019 and leads Emirates Neurology Society. Dr. Alrukn founded Dubai’s Neurology Residency Program in 2013 and chairs the Dubai Scientific & Research Ethical Committee. He’s also interested in Headache management & Movement disorders, running a movement disorder clinic and serving on various scientific association boards.
Consultant neurology
Jordanian board in internal medicine
Jordanian board in neurology
MD, PhD
Consultant Neurologist, Amman, Jordan
Head of Neurology Department, Royal Medical Services
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