Gathering of 2,000 Medical Professionals in Dubai for a Major Critical Care Conference
Dubai's healthcare scene is about to be shook up as the city prepares to host a groundbreaking conference on critical care technologies and innovations. From May 9 to 11, the 21st Emirates Critical Care Conference will take place at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, placing Dubai firmly on the map as a global force in the critical care field.
This big medical bash is expected to attract over 2,000 healthcare pros from around the globe - think top docs, nurses, and researchers hailing from 45 countries. With backing from over 35 scientific societies, the event will also feature a bevy of affiliated conferences covering critical care, emergency medicine, and nursing.
So, what's the big deal? Well, the three-day conference promises to be a platform for showcasing the cutting edge in artificial ventilation, critical care drugs, and breakthrough research. Prof. Dr Hussein Al Rahma, the Founding President of the Emirates Critical Care Conference and chairperson of the event, describes it as an opportunity to nurture global collaboration and advance evidence-based best practices in the post-pandemic era.
The conference will feature 275 speakers, with 130 hailing from overseas, 65 from the region, and 80 local. Expect to witness 381 lectures across 77 sessions, supported by workshops, training courses, research presentations, and industry seminars. Strategic agreements with international medical institutions are also on the cards.
The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including sepsis, fluid therapy, anaesthesia, trauma, nephrology, cardiology, nutrition, geriatrics, and CPR. Additionally, 34 companies will exhibit their top-of-the-line critical care technologies and ventilation solutions.
All in all, this high-level scientific gathering symbolizes a significant leap forward in the region's healthcare realm, solidifying Dubai's reputation as a global leader in medical collaboration and innovation.
It's worth noting, however, that as of June 2025, there's no official announcement or detailed program available for the "21st Emirates Critical Care Conference" in Dubai. The most recent critical care event in the region was the Emirates Critical Care Conference (ECCC) 2025, which took place in Dubai on 9–11 May 2025.
For future critical care events in the UAE, the Best of SCCM Critical Care Congress – Middle East is scheduled for 15–16 November 2025 in Abu Dhabi, not Dubai. This congress will feature presentations by renowned authorities, covering a wide array of clinical and research topics, with a focus on the latest evidence-based advancements in critical care medicine.
For the newest, most detailed information, it's best to keep an eye on the official conference website as the event draws near. If you're interested in critical care advancements in the region, the upcoming SCCM Critical Care Congress in Abu Dhabi (November 2025) has a jam-packed program worth checking out.
- The Emirates Critical Care Conference, featuring over 2,000 healthcare professionals from 45 countries, will promote collaboration and showcase innovations in health and wellness, particularly in the fields of critical care, emergency medicine, and nursing.
- The conference will serve as a platform for presenting and discussing breakthrough research, including advancements in artificial ventilation, critical care drugs, and medical conditions such as sepsis, trauma, cardiology, and CPR.
- By strategically collaborating with international medical institutions and featuring industry seminars, the conference will further emphasize Dubai's commitment to being a global leader in medical science and innovation.
