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LOCAL FACULTIES BIOGRAPHY 12th Edition of Gastro Abu Dhabi International GI Conference 2026 ABOUT THE FACULTY Dr. Ranjeet Rao is a gastroenterology specialist with clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. His professional interests encompass digestive disease management, endoscopy and multidisciplinary patient care. He contributes to continuing medical education and scientific discussion through participation in professional gastroenterology programmes. As a chairperson, he supports meaningful interaction between regional experts and international faculty at Gastro Abu Dhabi. Dr. Ranjith Rao Gastrointestinal Surgeon NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi Dr. Saeed Salem Shaikh is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with experience in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders. His clinical interests encompass specialist digestive diseasemanagement and endoscopic care. He has participated in professional gastroenterology programmes as a speaker, moderator and chairperson, contributing to continuing medical education and multidisciplinary discussion. His involvement in Gastro Abu Dhabi supports the exchange of regional expertise with leading international faculty. Dr. Salem Awadh is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with experience in specialist digestive healthcare in Abu Dhabi. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal and liver disorders, diagnostic evaluation and endoscopic management. He has participated in regional gastroenterology programmes and professional scientific meetings as a speaker, moderator and chairperson. His contribution to Gastro AbuDhabi reflects his commitment to continuingmedical education and multidisciplinary collaboration in digestive healthcare. Dr. Saeed Salem Shaikh Gastroenterologist Medcare, Dubai Dr. Salem Awadh Gastroenterologist Advanced Center for Daycare Surgery Abu Dhabi Dr. Sameer Al Awadhi Gastroenterologist Rashid Hospital, Dubai Dr. Samer Al Awadhi is a gastroenterology specialist with experience in digestive and hepatobiliary disease management. His clinical interests encompass gastrointestinal disorders and specialist digestive care. He participates in professional gastroenterology programmes and scientific discussions, contributing to continuing medical education. As a chairperson at Gastro Abu Dhabi, he facilitates multidisciplinary interaction and helps connect regional clinical experience with the latest developments presented by international faculty.