President Letter
On behalf of the Emirates Hand Surgery Society & the Conference Organizing Committee, we are pleased to announce the International Hand & Wrist Congress & Hand Therapy Symposium which will be held on November 7th – 8th, 2025 at the Raffles Dubai Hotel, UAE & the Cadaveric Workshop which will be held on November 9th, 2025 at Sharjah Surgical Institute – Sharjah, UAE.
The Emirates Hand Surgery Society is organizing this CME-accredited event, which will feature leading hand surgery experts from around the world and the region. These professionals will share their knowledge through presentations, clinical case studies, discussions, and workshops, providing a comprehensive educational program and updates in the field, including keynote lectures, instructional courses, cadaveric workshops, and case discussions.
The congress will bring together hand, orthopedic, and plastic surgeons, as well as physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals from related specialties in the region.
The event is further enhanced by the collaboration with the Singapore Society for Hand Surgery. Each year, we focus on delivering the most current updates and best practices, promoting knowledge sharing and driving your professional growth.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai for an enriching and engaging conference experience.
Dr. Khalid Alawadi
Congress Chair
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Upcoming Webinars by EHSS
Mark your calendar for our upcoming webinars, featuring the latest insights and opportunities in hand surgery.
We are delighted to announce the upcoming EHSS webinar, "Hand Transplantation – The Game Changer." Hand transplantation is transforming lives, and this webinar will provide valuable insights into its impact.
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Steps to become a member of Emirates Society of Hand Surgeons:
1) Log on to www.ema.ae
2) Complete the information required.
3) Select “Emirates Society of Hand Surgeons” under Requested Society.
4) Proceed to payment.