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Virtual

Oct 13, 2025 9:30 AM - Oct 15, 2025 4:00 PM

(W. Europe Standard Time)

Middle East & Africa Conference (MEA)

Dive into three impactful days of knowledge-sharing, innovation, and collaboration at the virtual MEA conference from 13–15 October.

SESSION 1: Middle East & North Africa Townhall

Session Chair(s)

Amira Deia Younes

Amira Deia Younes

Director-Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA) Global Regulatory Policy

MSD, United Arab Emirates

Sara  Torgal, MPharm

Sara Torgal, MPharm

Global Regulatory Policy Lead

DIA, Switzerland

Overview: In this session, a representative from each Health Authority in the MENA region will share updates, developments and future plans, followed by an interactive Panel Discussion.

Speaker(s)

Amira Deia Younes

Overall Strategic Trends and Policy Priorities in the Middle East & Africa

Amira Deia Younes

MSD, United Arab Emirates

Director-Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA) Global Regulatory Policy

Aisha  Al Ansari

Reflections from the Health Authorities in the MENA region on their Recent Biggest Achievements and Key Priorities for the Future

Aisha Al Ansari

Ministry of Public Health, Qatar, Qatar

Director, Pharmacy and Drug Control Department

Donia   Al Bastaki

Reflections from the Health Authorities in the MENA region on their Recent Biggest Achievements and Key Priorities for the Future

Donia Al Bastaki

Ministry of Health, Drug and Food Control, Kuwait

Head of Registration Department, Pharmaceutical & Herbal Medicines Registration

Tamer  El-Hossieny

Reflections from the Health Authorities in the MENA region on their Recent Biggest Achievements and Key Priorities for the Future

Tamer El-Hossieny

Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Egypt

Vice Chairman

Shatha Ziad Al-Quraan

Reflections from the Health Authorities in the MENA region on their Recent Biggest Achievements and Key Priorities for the Future

Shatha Ziad Al-Quraan

Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), Jordan

Head - Chemical Drug Registration Department

Nancy Yang Ngum

Reflections from the Health Authorities in the MENA region on their Recent Biggest Achievements and Key Priorities for the Future

Nancy Yang Ngum

African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), South Africa

Public Health Officer (Public Health Expert)

Speaker(s) / Representative(s)  Invited

Panel Discussion with Q&A (With the additional participation of):

Speaker(s) / Representative(s) Invited

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