Arabic Network Open Meeting

The meeting will discuss about how to harness real-world data (RWD) for effective management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Arab world. Dr. Suliman Alghnam will introduce the topic and present the speakers. Dr. Sara Al Dallal will provide an overview of the current state of use of Real-World Evidence (RWE) in the UAE and the potential future outlook towards using data generation in NCD management. She will discuss the challenges facing on data collection, integration, and standardization, emphasize the importance of multistakeholder engagement, and provide insights into successful strategies for overcoming challenges and building robust RWD infrastructures at a country level. Dr. Anas Hamad will discuss how RWD can be leveraged to identify trends, improve patient outcomes, and inform policy decisions across the Arab region. Drawing on examples from his work in Qatar, he will demonstrate how integrating RWD into healthcare systems can lead to more personalized and effective NCD management. Dr. Hamad will provide a comprehensive overview of best practices and successful case studies, highlighting the potential for RWD to transform NCD management in the Arab world. Dr. Amal Yassine will present the specific barriers to the use of RWE and how RWE can be effectively integrated into the healthcare decision-making process in Morocco. There will also be a focus on the key levers and appropriate strategies to achieve this objective, in particular to improve the management of non-communicable diseases. Finally, Dr. Yassine will highlight the prospect of collaboration between countries in the MENA region and internationally, in order to adopt best practice and benefit from external expertise. The meeting will include an opportunity for Q&A for audience at the end. All interested in learning about this dynamic and rapidly evolving region are welcome to attend.