5th MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026: Advancing Care and Collaboration

The 5^th MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026 will take place from 9 to11 April 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.

Our upcoming meeting, the 5^th MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2026, will continue to be the largest event for rare diseases in the region. It will last for 3 full days with more than 100 speakers with expertise on various topics related to rare diseases including updates on diagnostics and novel therapies, research and innovation, artificial intelligence, rare ophthalmologic disorders, bone disorders, immune and blood diseases, Angelman syndrome, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Huntington disease, neurodivergence, dental care, nutritional support, rehabilitation, gene and cell therapy, genetic counseling, health economics, insurance coverage, media awareness, education, psychosocial support, inclusion and diversity, success stories, and patients’ advocacy.

More than 1500 attendees are expected to participate with more than 25% coming from outside the country. The meeting will be attended by healthcare providers including medical doctors from variable specialties, dentists, nurses, dietitians, physical, speech, and occupational therapists, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, and genetic counselors, medical and medical sciences students, researchers, scientists, and educators, and individuals with rare diseases and their families. Laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, clinics and hospitals, academic institutions, community services, and support and advocacy groups will also participate.

The upcoming congress will also accept scientific abstracts that will be presented as posters, and the top abstracts will be awarded and presented as oral presentations. Furthermore, the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rare Diseases will be distributed during the meeting to honor pioneers in the field of rare diseases.

This conference is a unique platform that brings everyone involved in rare diseases to one place to obtain the most updated knowledge, exchange experience, advance research, establish networks, and explore new horizons and collaborative opportunities aiming ultimately to provide better care for individuals with rare diseases (https://www.menarare.com/).