Speakers for this event

• Dr. Adeeb Khawaji

  Dr. Adeeb Khawaji

  King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

  -Dr. Adeeb T. Khawaji is a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care and Director of the Pediatrics Department at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with over 10 years of experience in pediatric intensive care and critical care medicine. He completed his Pediatric Critical Care fellowship at McMaster Children’s Hospital, Canada, and has extensive expertise in pediatric resuscitation, ECMO, and clinical leadership.

  -Dr. Khawaji serves as AHA Regional Faculty and is Chairperson of the Western Chapter of the Pediatric Critical Care Society under the Saudi Critical Care Society (SCCS). He is actively involved in CPR and critical care education, simulation training, and hospital quality initiatives. He currently chairs the Code Blue, RRT & DNR Committee and the Hospital Mortality & Morbidity Committee. His professional interests include pediatric resuscitation, patient safety, ECMO, and evidence-based critical care practice.

• Dr. Bader AlAnazi

  Dr. Bader AlAnazi

  King Fahad Specialist Hospital

  Dr. Badr Dr. Badr is a Consultant Neurologist specializing in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, with expertise in diagnostic and interventional neurovascular procedures. He serves at King Fahad Specialist Hospital – Dammam and is the Group Supervisor of the Adult Neurology Service Line for the Eastern Cluster.He is American Board-certified in Neurology from Baylor College of Medicine and completed fellowship training in Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at The University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston.

  He also holds advanced fellowship training in diagnostic and interventional neuroangiography from Mercy Health, St. Vincent Medical Center, affiliated with Ohio University.
  His interests include stroke management and education, improving care in remote areas, and advancing evidence-based stroke systems in collaboration with the American Heart Association.

• Dr. Loui Al Sulimani

  Dr. Loui Al Sulimani

  King Abdulaziz University Hospital

  Dr. Loui Alsulimani is an Emergency Medicine Consultant, Associate Professor, and Chairman of the Emergency Department at King Abdulaziz University. He also serves as Director of Academic Affairs at the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center. Dr. Alsulimani is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and has advanced training in disaster medicine, clinical simulation, and health professions education through Harvard-affiliated institutions. He is Regional Faculty for ACLS® with the American Heart Association and actively contributes to resuscitation education and instructor development in the MENA region. His professional interests include simulation-based education, disaster medicine, resuscitation science, and quality improvement in emergency care.

   

• Dr. Osama Kentab

  Dr. Osama Kentab

  Ministry of Health

  Dr. Osama Kentab, M.D., FAAP, FACEP, FAAEM, is a Senior Consultant in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and a recognized leader in clinical care and medical education. He serves as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in Riyadh and is the CEO of Fast Beat Medical Training Center.

  Dr. Kentab is considered one of the founders of Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Saudi Arabia, contributing significantly to the growth and advancement of these specialties. He is a Board Member of the Saudi Society of Emergency Medicine (SASEM) and the Pediatric Emergency and Simulation Medicine Society (PSEMS) College of Trustees.

  He is also a Senior Regional Faculty member with the American Heart Association (AHA), supporting resuscitation education and training across the region. His interests include pediatric emergency care, resuscitation science, and simulation-based medical education.

• Dr. Raed Badierah

  Dr. Raed Badierah

  King Abdulaziz University Hospital

  -Dr. Raied Badierah is a Consultant in Laboratory Medicine at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, with over 24 years of experience in diagnostic and research. He holds a PhD in Microbiology, with a subspecialty in Medical Virology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology.

  -He is a multi-faceted professional with extensive training and certifications and over 12 years of experience conducting basic emergency medical and first-aid procedures. With a passion for teaching, He can motivate and inspire others to develop their skills. Hands-on experience in planning, developing, and implementing the Basic Life Support Training Program.

  -Dr. Badierah is an active member of the AHA training network, serving as International Regional Faculty for BLS and HS/FA programs, and contributes to instructor development and course leadership across the MENA region.

• Dr. Weam Elsaidawi

  Dr. Weam Elsaidawi

  Al Mouwasat Hospital

  Ms. Dr. Weam Elsaidawi is a Consultant in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience in neonatal and pediatric care. She previously worked at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and serves as an Assistant Professor at Alfaisal University.

  She is currently the Head of Division in the Pediatric Department at Almouwasat Hospital, Dammam, where she contributes to advancing neonatal and pediatric healthcare services, as well as postgraduate medical education and training as a trainer in the Pediatric Residency Program.In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Elsaidawi is actively involved in medical education and professional training as an Instructor Mentor and Regional Faculty member, supporting healthcare provider education and resuscitation training programs across the region. Her professional interests include neonatal critical care, simulation-based education, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

• Mr. Belal AlMula Ahmed

  Mr. Belal AlMula Ahmed

  KFSH&RC, Riyadh

  Mr. Khalid Arab is the Head of the Life Support Training Center and a Respiratory Therapist at Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital, Madinah, with over 24 years of healthcare experience.

  He successfully established the facility’s Respiratory Therapy Department and spearheaded the official AHA accreditation of its Life Support Training Center.

  Khalid holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Zarqa University, Jordan, and a Medical Education and Teaching Method Diploma.

  Serving as AHA Regional Faculty (ACLS/BLS), PALS TCF, and ASLS Instructor, he is deeply dedicated to advancing resuscitation science and elevating patient care through high-quality, evidence-based training.

• Mr. Khalid Arab

  Mr. Khalid Arab

  Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital

  -Mr. Khalid Arab is the Head of the Life Support Training Center and a Respiratory Therapist at Prince Sultan Armed Forces Hospital, Madinah, with over 24 years of healthcare experience.

  -He successfully established the facility’s Respiratory Therapy Department and spearheaded the official AHA accreditation of its Life Support Training Center.

  -Khalid holds a Bachelor of Nursing from Zarqa University, Jordan, and a Medical Education and Teaching Method Diploma.

  -Serving as AHA Regional Faculty (ACLS/BLS), PALS TCF, and ASLS Instructor, he is deeply dedicated to advancing resuscitation science and elevating patient care through high-quality, evidence-based training.

• Ms. Ebtesam Ahmed

  Ms. Ebtesam Ahmed

  KFSH&RC, Jeddah

  Ms. Ebtesam Ahmed is the simulation and immersive manager at king Faisal specialist hospital and research center with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. She holds a bachelor degree in nursing and master degree in medical education working in critical care

  She is active member of the American heart association and serves as regional faculty for BLS,ACLS,PALS and NRP programs .she was recognized as an NRP mentor in 2021 and became as ASLS TCF in 2024

  Her professionalism interests including simulation based training and advancing resuscitation practices through evidence based care with a focus on improving health care education clinical competency and patient outcome.

• Ms. Lama Alshehri

  Ms. Lama Alshehri

  King Saud bin Abdulaziz University