The Pan Arab Anesthesia Conference 2025 (PAAC 2025), held from June 20-22, 2025 in Dubai, UAE, brought together a leading assembly of anesthesiologists, intensivists, pain management experts, and allied healthcare professionals from across the Arab region and beyond.
The conference officially kicked off with an opening ceremony and plenary sessions highlighting “Anesthesiology in Health Emergencies” – the 2025 annual theme endorsed by the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists. Over three full days, attendees engaged in workshops, symposiums, and panel discussions covering cutting-edge innovations in anesthesia, perioperative patient safety, and chronic pain management.
The expert-led program was overseen by a distinguished scientific committee, including Dr. Cornelia Weidinger (Anesthesia Program Chair), Dr. Salah Al Ali (Pain Management Chair), and Dr. Osama Sami Maki Al Ani (Workshop Chair). Speakers included internationally recognized specialists such as Prof. Abdel Karim Al‑Oweidi Al‑Abbadi presenting on neuro‑monitoring techniques and critical care strategies.
Corporate partners like Zahrawi Group and Medtronic showcased advanced monitoring tech including BIS™, INVOS™ NIRS, McGRATH™ MAC, and the Leon MRI anesthesia system – underlining the conference’s dual focus on education and technological application.
PAAC 2025 served as a dynamic platform for cross‑border collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and innovation in anesthesia and pain medicine. Attendees departed equipped with practical insights on emergency preparedness, neuro‑monitoring, and advances in patient‑centric perioperative care.
