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Dr. Ahmed Khalifa Almradi Gastroenterologist Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City, Abu Dhabi 12th Edition of Gastro Abu Dhabi International GI Conference 2026 ABOUT THE FACULTY LOCAL FACULTIES BIOGRAPHY Dr. Abid Zargar is a medical specialist with professional interests in gastrointestinal and digestive disease care. His clinical work encompasses the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions and multidisciplinary patient care. He participates in professional medical education and scientific meetings and contributes to knowledge exchange among specialists. As a chairperson at Gastro Abu Dhabi, he supports discussion of contemporary approaches to gastrointestinal disease and facilitates interaction between local and international experts. Dr. Abid Zargar Gastroenterologist Mediclinic, Dubai Dr. Ahmed Almradi is a consultant gastroenterologist with specialized training in the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He has extensive experience treating both complex and non-complex cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition to IBD care, he also manages a wide range of general gastrointestinal conditions. His practice focuses on evidence-based, patient-centered care aimed at achieving long-term remission and improving overall digestive health. Dr.Almradi is dual board certification in internal medicine and gastroenterology from Royal college of Canada, College of medicine South Africa and further advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease at Western University and University hospital London, Canada. Dr. Ali Choukair Gastroenterologist Emirates Hospital, Dubai Dr. Ali Choukair is a Specialist Gastroenterologist withmore than two decades of clinical experience. His expertise encompasses gastrointestinal and liver diseases, motility disorders, GERD, IBD and colorectal cancer screening. He is experienced in gastroscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy and gastrointestinal physiological investigations. Based in Dubai, Dr. Choukair contributes to specialist digestive healthcare and professional education, with a particular focus on comprehensive, patient-centred gastroenterology. Dr. Amer Al Khatib Gastroenterologist Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Dr. Amer Al Khatib is a gastroenterology specialist with experience in the management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. His clinical interests include digestive disease management, hepatology and endoscopic care. He has participated in professional gastroenterology programmes and scientific meetings in the region. Through his role as a chairperson at Gastro Abu Dhabi, he contributes to multidisciplinary discussion, professional education and the exchange of clinical experience among regional and international specialists.