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15th Pan Arab
Spine Society Conference

8–10 January 2026 • Ritz Carlton Jeddah, KSA

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Welcome Message

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

On behalf of the Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 15th Pan Arab Spine Society Conference, to be held on 8-10 January, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

This conference is a unique gathering of experts, innovators, and professionals dedicated to advancing spine surgery across the Arab world. We extend a warm invitation to all Arab societies and specialists in spine surgery to join us in this prestigious event, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of our field.

In the spirit of unity and brotherhood, we extend a special welcome to our Muslim colleagues from around the world, inviting you to take this blessed opportunity to perform Umrah during your stay. We hope this journey will be both professionally enriching and spiritually fulfilling.

We look forward to welcoming you to Jeddah for an unforgettable experience of learning, networking, and cultural exchange.

Dr. Khalid A. Batterjee

Khalid A. Batterjee

President of the Conference


Foundation and Future of PASS

Established in 1999, the Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS) was founded to unify and elevate the standards of spine care across the Arab world. Over the years, PASS has grown into a leading regional authority, fostering collaboration among orthopedic and neurosurgical professionals, advancing research, and promoting education in spinal health.

With a strong tradition of organizing high-caliber conferences, workshops, and training programs, PASS remains dedicated to supporting the professional development of its members and improving patient outcomes.

Looking ahead, the Society is committed to embracing innovation, expanding its scientific reach, and nurturing the next generation of spine specialists, ensuring that the Arab region remains at the forefront of global advancements in spine care. This year, we invite you to celebrate its 15th Conference!


PASS Board Members

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Abdelmoen Baco

Abdelmoen Baco

Qatar
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Alaa Azmi

Alaa Azmi

Palestine
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Firas Husban

Firas Husban

Jordan
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Khaled Swailem

Khaled Swailem

Yemen
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Mohanad Ali

Mohanad Ali

Sudan
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Waleed Awwad

Waleed Awwad

KSA
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Youssry Elhawary

Youssry Elhawary

Egypt

Conference Board

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Khalid A. Batterjee

Khalid A. Batterjee

Conference President

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Sameh Abolfotouh

Sameh Abolfotouh

PASS Chairman

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Youssry Elhawary

Youssry Elhawary

PASS General Secretary

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Advisory Board

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Ziad Alzoabi

Ziad Alzoabi

Jordan
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Abdulrazzaq Alobaid

Abdulrazzaq Alobaid

Kuwait

Scientific Committee

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Abdelmoen Baco

Abdelmoen Baco

Qatar
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Alaa Azmi

Alaa Azmi

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Anas Dyab

Anas Dyab

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Hussam Jabri

Hussam Jabri

KSA
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Fahd Alhelal

Fahd Alhelal

KSA
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Firas Husban

Firas Husban

Jordan
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Joseph El Khalil

Joseph El Khalil

Lebanon
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Khaled Swailem

Khaled Swailem

Yemen
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Mohamed Hashem

Mohamed Hashem

KSA
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Mohamed Khattab

Mohamed Khattab

Egypt
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Mohamed Malibari

Mohamed Malibari

KSA
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Mohammad Armouti

Mohammad Armouti

Jordan
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Mohanad Ali

Mohanad Ali

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Mutaz Jadaan

Mutaz Jadaan

Jordan
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Salah Addeen Khalifah

Salah Addeen Khalifah

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Sami Aleissa

Sami Aleissa

KSA
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Tareq Kanaan

Tareq Kanaan

Jordan
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Waleed Awwad

Waleed Awwad

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Youssry Elhawary

Youssry Elhawary

Egypt

Faculty Speakers

Our conference brings together top international speakers and leaders in the spine surgery industry. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with these experts and expand your professional network.

National Speakers

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Ahmed Al Turkistany

Ahmed Al Turkistany

KSA

Chairman of the Saudi Spine Society, Consultant of Orthopedics and Spine in King Faisal Specialized Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah.

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Anouar Bourghli

Anouar Bourghli

KSA

Consultant Spine Surgeon, Adult and Pediatric King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Faisal Konbaz

Faisal Konbaz

KSA

Assistant Professor. Consultant, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, KSA.

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Mahdi Bassi

Mahdi Bassi

KSA

Consultant Orthopedic & Spine and Scoliosis Surgery. Chairman of the Orthopedics Department at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah. His clinical focus is on spine and scoliosis surgeries.

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Salah Addeen Khalifah

Salah Addeen Khalifah

KSA

Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Consultant, Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group Jeddah. Current AO Spine Saudi Council Chairman.

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Sami Aleissa

Sami Aleissa

KSA

Consultant Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgeon, and the Chairman of Orthopedic and Spine Services, at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh. Founding President of Saudi Spine Society and Co-founder of SPINE20.

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Waleed Awwad

Waleed Awwad

KSA

Professor and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in spine and scoliosis surgery at King Saud University. He is involved in minimally invasive spine surgery and has contributed to various courses.

International Speakers

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Abdulaziz Almutair

Abdulaziz Almutair

Kuwait

Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Kuwait. Canadian Board Certified and Current Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization.

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Abdulrazzaq Alobaid

Abdulrazzaq Alobaid

Kuwait

Chief of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery at Wara Hospital, Kuwait and Chairman of the Orthopedic Association and Chairman of Kuwait Spine Society.

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Alaa Azmi

Alaa Azmi

Palestine

Pediatric Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon at An-Najah National University, Palestine. Renowned for his expertise in managing spinal deformities, particularly early-onset scoliosis (EOS).

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Ahmed Nassri

Ahmed Nassri

UK

Affiliated with the University of Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, within the Faculty of Health Sciences. He has contributed significantly to spine-related research, authoring 26 publications with over 280 citations.

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Azmi Hamzaoğlu

Azmi Hamzaoğlu

Turkey

Professor of orthopedic surgery and considered one of the best spine surgeons in the world. Founder of Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center and Florence Nightingale Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Department Chief.

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Firas Husban

Firas Husban

Jordan

Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with over 28 years of experience in Emirates and Jordan. His expertise is in minimally invasive spine surgery and scoliosis correction.

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Gasbarrini Alessandro

Gasbarrini Alessandro

Italy

Medical Director with Organisational duties at the Vertebral Surgery Department – Oncological and Degenerative Forms. Full Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University of Bologna.

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Heiko Koller

Heiko Koller

Germany

Chief of the International Center for Spinal Disorders and Deformities at Asklepios Clinics, Germany. Founder and CEO of K-SPINE GmbH, Co-Founder of Inno4Spine, and President of the Cervical Spine Research Society of Europe.

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Ibrahim Obeid

Ibrahim Obeid

France

Consultant Spine Surgeon at Bordeaux University Hospital and Orthopole-Jean Villar Private Hospital, France. Specialist in Pediatric and Adult Spinal Deformities, Complex Revisions, and Minimally Invasive Surgery.

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Joseph El Khalil

Joseph El Khalil

Lebanon

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of the Lebanese Hospital University.

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Khaled Swailem

Khaled Swailem

Yemen

Head of Orthopaedic Department at Defence Complex Hospital and Orthopedic Consultant, Al Thawrah Hospital, Yemen.

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Meriç Enercan

Meriç Enercan

Turkey

Professor of Orthopedics, Scoliosis and Spine Center, Turkey.

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Mohammad Armouti

Mohammad Armouti

Jordan

Consultant Spine and Orthopedic Surgeon at Abdali Hospital, Jordan.

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Mohammad El Sharkawy

Mohammad El Sharkawy

Egypt

Professor of Orthopedics, Assiut University.

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Muhammad M. Abd-El-Barr

Muhammad M. Abd-El-Barr

USA

Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University. Specializes in minimally-invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic and awake spine surgery.

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Mohanad Ali

Mohanad Ali

Sudan

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sudan.

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Mutaz Jadaan

Mutaz Jadaan

Jordan

MD, IMRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth), ESCD, JBO. Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Abdali Hospital, Jordan.

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Oscar Alves

Oscar Alves

Portugal

Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital Lusíadas Porto. Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery, Centro Hospitalar de Gaia Espinho. Treasurer, CSRS-E. Co-Chairman, International Academy of Spine. Board of Directors, ISASS.

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Rami Al Qroom

Rami Al Qroom

Jordan

President of the Jordanian Spine Society. Consultant Neurosurgeon, Consultant Spine Surgeon, and Clinical Instructor at Mutah University.

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Sultan Al Kalbani

Sultan Al Kalbani

Oman

Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Apollo Super Specialty Hospital, Muscat. Expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries, degenerative spine diseases, and spinal trauma.

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Tarek Elfiky

Tarek Elfiky

Egypt

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Alexandria University.

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Tareq Kanaan

Tareq Kanaan

Jordan

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Chairman of Neurosurgery Department and Spine Unit, Jordan University Hospital.


Target Audience

Spine & Orthopedic Surgeons

Neurosurgeons

Rheumatologists & Oncologists

Radiologists & Pain Experts

Rehabilitation & Physio Specialists

Geriatricians

Sports Medicine

Nurses & Residents


Key Focus Areas

Osteoporosis & Spinal Fragility

Deformity & Malalignment

Degenerative Spine Disorders

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

Spine Trauma & Emergency

Tumors & Infections

Innovations (AI, 3D Printing, Tech)

Pediatric Spine

Pain Management & Non-operative

Imaging & Diagnostics

Research, Ethics & Education


Conference Features

Robotic and AI Applications

Learn about the latest advancements in robotic and AI technology and how they are transforming spine surgery.

Mega Exhibition

Explore the region's largest spine exhibition featuring cutting-edge products and innovations from global leaders.

Accreditation

Earn CME hours accredited by AACME & SCFHS to support your ongoing professional development.

Compliance

The conference is fully compliant with MedTech regulations, ensuring transparency and ethical standards.

Flexible Registration

Choose from affordable packages including early bird offers and special student rates.

Diverse Topics

Engage with research, emerging trends, and expert-led sessions across the full spectrum of spine surgery.


Abstract Submission

Showcase your latest spine research and innovations at the 15th Pan Arab Spine Society Conference! Submit your abstract by 8 October 2025 for a chance to present to top experts and shape the future of spine care. Don’t miss out—be part of the conversation!

Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Language: English only.
  • Word Limit: Maximum 350 words.
  • Format: Word File (.doc).
  • Font & Style: Use Arial or Times New Roman, size 11–12.
  • Submission Type: Indicate whether your abstract is for Oral or Poster presentation.
  • Conflict of Interest: Any conflicts must be disclosed.
  • Ethics: Studies involving human subjects must mention appropriate ethics approval.
  • Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee and selected based on relevance, originality, and scientific merit.

Submit Your Abstract

Authors will be notified by15 October 2025

Submitters must register for the conference

Contact: info@pass2026.com

The Conference is COMPLIANT with the provision of the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and Mecomed Code of Business Practice.

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Conference Packages

Please send the transfer copy and registrant details to: angy@cob-eg.org

Registration

1,200 SAR

Attending Surgeons
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500 SAR

Residents
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750 SAR

Fellows
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500 SAR

Nurses & Physical Therapists
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Cancellation policy

  • All reservations must be cancelled through a formal email.
  • 100% refund for cancellations made 8 weeks or more prior to the event.
  • 50% refund for cancellations made up to 6 weeks prior to the event.
  • No refund for cancellations made 4 weeks or less prior to the event.

Accommodation

2,200 SAR

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2,320 SAR

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Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, KSA

Rates are per night, based on Bed & Breakfast

Cancellation policy

  • All reservations must be cancelled through a formal email.
  • 100% refund for cancellations made 8 weeks or more prior to the event.
  • 50% refund for cancellations made up to 6 weeks prior to the event.
  • No refund for cancellations made 4 weeks or less prior to the event.

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Umrah Package

Join us for an exceptional opportunity to combine your scientific advancement with a spiritually rewarding journey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Please send the transfer copy and registrant details to: angy@cob-eg.org

🕋 Umrah & Optional Madinah Extension Itinerary

Arrival & Umrah – 7 January 2026

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Arrival Day

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Check-in at your selected hotel in Jeddah

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Umrah Trip

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Complimentary evening trip to Makkah for Umrah (transportation included)

Optional Madinah Extension – 11–12 January 2026

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Travel

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Haramain High-Speed Train from Jeddah to Madinah

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Return

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To Cairo on 12 or 13 January 2026

🏨 Madinah Hotel Options & Rates

Valid from 6–12 January 2026 – Per Person, Per Night (Bed & Breakfast)

✅ Peninsula Worth Hotel

Deluxe Room – City View (Single/Double)

1,050 SAR

Walking distance from Al Masjid Al Nabawi to Al Haram

Enquire/Book

✅ Emaar Royal Hotel

Standard Room – City View (Single/Double)

850 SAR

Walking distance from Al Masjid Al Nabawi to Al Haram

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Umrah Package Includes

  • 1-night accommodation at the selected hotel (per person)
  • Umrah train transportation

Umrah Package Excludes

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa to Saudi Arabia

Limited availability – Early booking highly recommended.


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Office in Charge

KSA Office

District, Prince Sultan St., Az Zahraa, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

UAE Office

Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Egypt Office

14 El Khalil St, off El Gihad St, Lebanon Sq. El Mohandessin, Giza, Egypt