MENA Metabolic and Obesity Conference (MMOC)

Abu Dhabi, AZ AE
October 10, 2025 to October 11, 2025

Obesity and its associated complications present a significant public health challenge, yet a substantial gap remains in knowledge and communication across medical specialties regarding its diagnosis and management.

This program is designed to address the fragmented understanding of obesity care by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and enhancing awareness of the full spectrum of available treatment modalities. Participants will explore current best practices, innovative therapies, and strategies for early identification and comprehensive management of obesity. By bridging these gaps, the program aims to equip healthcare professionals with the tools necessary to meet the growing demand for effective, evidence-based obesity care.

Target Audience

  • Internal Medicine
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Cardiologists
  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Nephrologist

Learning Objectives

By the end of this activity, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss the global impact of obesity as a pandemic and outline comprehensive treatment strategies
  • Review current medical and surgical treatment options for obesity.
  • Examine the relationship between obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, along with evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Explore innovations in obesity care, including the use of wearable devices and the future direction of obesity management in medicine.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
05/23/2025
Course expires: 
10/11/2025
Event starts: 
10/10/2025 - 7:00am +04
Event ends: 
10/11/2025 - 6:00pm +04
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Hospital P1 Auditorium
Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi, AZ 112
United Arab Emirates
+971-0551854033

Venue is located in Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Level P1 , Auditorium.

The planning committee, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have disclosed relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant financial relationships have been reviewed and mitigated in accordance with ACCME standards.

Committee member(s)

Carlos Abril Vega, MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Maguy Chiha, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Javed Raza, MBBS, FRCS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Cynthia Salloum, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Course Director(s)

Safa Hegazin, MD, FACP, NCMP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Muriel Ghosn

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Omer Raheem

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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