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About Us

MEIDAM Association is a dynamic international, non-profit organization. Its license issued under Law 8 of the year 1997, on the organization of the Dubai Chamber and its amendments which is governed under the by-laws and provisions of the enforceable laws by the government of Dubai, UAE.

We are the biggest group of dermatology and aesthetic medicine societies from across the Middle East and African region. MEIDAM Association is represented through scientific collaboration with sister dermatology societies from MENA region and beyond such as from the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, Nigeria, Libya, Russia, South Asian Association of Regional cooperation (SAARC) countries, and so on which are the core strength of this association.

2016

Turning Dreams Into Reality

MEIDAM Association was launched in the year 2016 to realise the dreams of like-minded Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine professionals in the form of a platform that will bring such professionals together from around the world and eventually become the LARGEST association and gathering of dermatology and aesthetic medicine societies.

2017

Welcoming The World

MEIDAM became one of the fastest growing platforms in the making with multiple associations and societies, scientific partners and collaborators, multinational brands, academic institutions and more than 1,100 doctors from around the world coming together to create history.

2018

Introducing Hands-On Scientific Wisdom

Our Association, from day 1, has been focused on imparting knowledge to our industry professionals through worldwide collaborations and partnerships, and in line with this vision, 2018 broke all records with the introduction of practical and hands-on demonstrations of multiple dermatology and aesthetic treatments; in addition to also welcoming to our association, dermatology societies from French-speaking Arab countries from North Africa; which was also a first for any Dermatology Association in our region.

2019

Joining Hands With Global Leaders in Healthcare & Human Welfare

A break-through for MEIDAM Association as the ONLY such platform in the MENA region to be endorsed by none other than the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNCHR) to expand our reach across international boundaries to introduce humanitarian work and international advocacy as two of the primary activities in MEIDAM Association.

2020

The ONLY Physical Conference To Roll Out Amidst Peak of COVID19 In The Presence of WHO

MEIDAM Association stood by its promise to deliver, come what may! While the whole world was caught in the COVID 19 pandemic and braving the global situation, MEIDAM went ahead and rolled out one of the most carefully thought-out and planned conference and exhibition in 2020 in the presence of the World Health Organisation (WHO), with over 1,500 delegates in attendance, 180 speakers, 149 lectures and 57 workshops.

2021

The New Decade – The New Normal

As we entered a new decade, MEIDAM Association surpassed all expectations and forecasts as we brought together over 2,000 professionals under one roof to mark the beginning of the new normal, which in our case was to reach out to different parts of the world and partner with societies and associations that believe in a similar vision as ours. This was also the year, MEIDAM Association commenced Ground Rounds in the Gulf countries followed by those in the Middle Eastern region.

2022

As Scientific As It Gets

Over 7 years, MEIDAM has collaborated and partnered with almost 20 international societies and associations, rolled out one of the largest Dermatology Conferences in the region with over 2,400 delegates in attendance, organized 62 clinical and industrial workshops and trainings with 189 lectures and 206 local, regional and international speakers. And not to mention, MEIDAM Association held its first Annual General Meeting with representatives from all our partnering societies and our Global Leaders – World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

OUR ACTIVITIES

MEIDAM supports all scientific, educational, humanitarian and advocacy-related endeavors that aim to advance the fields of Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine.

MEIDAM Conference

MEIDAM holds an annual meeting that aims to present to participants the latest developments in the fields of Dermatology and Aesthetics medicine. Through sharing knowledge and information with Seniors, Juniors and Residents, the program will comprise an exciting combination of lectures and practical workshops from a variety of schools of thought and backgrounds.

The team behind this scientific conference intends to disseminate knowledge, exchange ideas, present research outcomes, share advanced and innovative techniques, network with professionals globally, and explore partnerships and joint projects.