5th MENA Congress Rare Diseases 2026

The 5th MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026 will take place from 3 to 5 September 2026 at Beach Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The MENA Congress for Rare Diseases has become a landmark event dedicated to rare diseases and providing comprehensive coverage including modern diagnostics, novel therapies, supportive management, clinical research, social challenges, and patient advocacy for rare diseases. It is the largest event for rare diseases in the region which typically includes 40 to 50 sessions focusing on variable aspects related to rare diseases and including presentations, panel discussions, and workshops delivered by more than 150 speakers, including more than 50 international experts coming from more than 20 different countries. In addition, the congress hosts more than 10 satellite symposia discussing topics related to rare diseases.

Conference Scientific Sessions

• Updates on diagnostics for rare diseases
• Novel therapies for rare diseases
• Gene and cell therapy
• Research and innovation in rare diseases
• AI and rare diseases
• Rare ophthalmologic disorders
• Rare bone disorders
• Rare immune diseases
• Rare blood disorders
• Angelman syndrome
• Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Huntington disease
• Dental care for rare diseases
• Nutritional support for rare diseases
• Rehabilitation for rare diseases
• Psychosocial support for rare diseases
• Genetic counseling
• Health economics in rare diseases
• Media and rare diseases
• Education and rare diseases
• Insurance coverage for rare diseases
• Patients’ advocacy
• Neurodivergence
• Inclusion and diversity