Program
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Tuesday | 22th April
Onsite Pre Workshop
Essentials of Neonatal Point of Care Ultrasound Workshop 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Dr. Talal Altamimi
Dr. Ali AlMudeer

Wednesday | 23th April
Registration 7:00 - 7:50 AM
Opening Speech 7:50 - 8:00 AM
First Session
Moderators | Prof. Khalid AlUmran - Prof. Mohammed Al Qahtani
Fetal and Prenatal Therapy: Pushing the Boundaries of In-Utero Care 8:00 – 8:20 AM Dr. Eman AlSulmi
Updates in Neonatal Resuscitation 8:20 – 8:40 AM Dr. Abdulaziz Binmanee
Spotting Subtle Signs: Red Flags in the Healthy-Looking Newborn 8:40 - 9:00 AM Prof. Abdulrahman AlNemri
Evolving Strategies in the Clinical Approach to Chronic Lung Disease 9:00 – 9:20 AM Dr. Abeer Megdad
Pharmacological Management of Neonatal Cardiovascular Issues: Current Trends 9:20 – 9:40 AM Dr. Ali AlMudeer
Plenary Discussion 9:40 – 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony 10:00 – 10:40 AM
Coffee break 10:40 – 11:00 AM
Second Session
Moderators | Prof. Waleed Albuali - Dr. Ashraf Almuzain
Neonatal Care Through the Ages: Lessons from the Past, Visions for the Future 11:00 - 11:20 AM Dr. Bassam Awary
Metabolic Bone Disease in Neonates: A Story of Success 11:20– 11:40 AM Dr. Saif AlSaif
To Resuscitate or Not to Resuscitate 11:40 AM– 12:00 PM Dr. Fahad AlAql
Plenary Discussion 12:00 - 12:10 PM
Prayer & Launch 12:10 - 1:00 PM
Third Session
Moderators | Prof. Amer Lardhi - Dr. Shaikha Aldissary
Blocked Nose in Pediatrics: Clinical Insights and Management 1:00 - 1:20 PM Dr. Hussain AlSheef
Malignant Pertussis: Old Disease, New Challenges 1:20 - 1:40 PM Dr. Zainab AlMoosa
Breaking the Silence: Advances in Neonatal Pain Assessment and Relief 1:40 - 2:00 PM Dr. Haydi AlWassia
Lactose Intolerance or Cow Milk Allergy? Decoding Dairy Dilemmas in Pediatrics 2:00- 2:20 PM Dr. Mohammedalhady AlEdreesi
Capillary Hemangioma Management: Navigating Controversies and Best Practices 2:20- 2:50 PM Debate:
Prof. Amer Laradhi
Dr. Sawsan AlMarzouq
Dr. Mishal AlMebayadh
Plenary Discussion 2:50 - 3:10 PM
Quizzes and Prizes Session 3:10 - 3:20 PM
Workshops 
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) prevention 10:30 – 12:30 PM Ms. Hanan Algamdi
Ms. Aminah AlEssa
Empowering Future Healers: A Career Growth. 01:00 – 03:00 PM Prof. Mohammed AlQahtani
Thursday | 24th April
First Session
Moderators | Dr. Ahmad AlAdsani - Dr. Mohammed Aldar
The neonatal microbiome, an overview 8:00 – 8:20 AM Dr. Ibrahim AlHifzi
High-Risk Newborns: Mapping the Journey from NICU to Lifelong Wellness 8:20 – 8:40 AM Prof. Saad AlSaedi
Neonatal Transfusion Medicine: Balancing Risks and Benefits 8:40 – 9:00 AM Dr. Lamis AlKhateeb
Artificial Intelligence in the NICU: Transforming Neonatal Care 9:00 – 9:20 AM Dr. Mohammed AlHindi
Feeding-related Hypoxia, what to do? 9:20 –9:40 AM Dr. Dina Abdulghani
Plenary Discussion 9:40 – 10:00 AM
Coffee break 10:00 - 10:20 AM
Second Session
Moderators | Dr. Hatim Alturkistani - Dr. Ahlam Al Sanad
Safeguarding the Neonatal Brain: Breakthroughs in Neuroprotection 10:20 – 10:40 AM Dr. Asma AlMazrooei
Updated Evidence in RSV Prophylaxis 10:40 – 11:00 AM Prof. Adel AlHarbi
Treatable Genetic Disorders: Unlocking Lifesaving Opportunities 11:00 – 11:20 AM Dr. Shirin Alsharfa
NEC Under Spotlight: New Frontiers in Prevention and Care 11:20 – 11:50 AM Debate:
Dr. Hatim Turkistani
Dr. Raed ElNefily
Dr. Hossam Eldin Elshafei
Plenary Discussion 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
Prayer & Launch 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Third Session
Moderators | Prof. Suzan Alkhater- Dr. Mohammad Almadan
Technology, social media and Video Games Effect on Behavior, Cognition and Learning 1:00 - 1:20 PM Dr. Faisal AlQurashi
Food Allergy or Not? Integrating Advances in Diagnostics 1:20 - 1:40 PM Dr. Latifa AlMoaibed
Pediatrics Year in Review 1:40- 2:00 PM Dr. Jamal Sheikh Omar
Feeding Critically ill-patient 2:00- 2:20 PM Dr. Ahmad AlShammari
Plenary Discussion 2:20 - 2:40 PM
Quizzes and Prizes Session 2:40 - 3:00 PM
Closing remarks 3:00 - 3:10 PM
Workshops 
Mastering the Art of Neonatal Ventilation 8:00 AM–12:00 PM Dr. Ibrahim Albalawi
Mastering the Art of Advanced Neonatal Ventilation 1:00 – 3:00 PM Dr. Raed ElNefily