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4th KGA Congress & 1st GCC GI Forum

The 4th KGA Congress & 1st GCC GI Forum brings together gastroenterology and hepatology professionals across the Gulf for three days of pre-congress workshops and scientific sessions.

3 daysProgram duration

Congress Overview

The 4th KGA Congress & 1st GCC GI Forum brings together gastroenterology and hepatology professionals across the Gulf for three days of pre-congress workshops and scientific sessions.

The 4th KGA Congress & 1st GCC GI Forum is a premier regional event uniting gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, surgeons, and allied healthcare professionals from across the Gulf. Held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Kuwait, the event features a comprehensive program starting with interactive pre-congress workshops on liver diseases, GI motility, practical endoscopy, and research methodology. The main scientific meeting covers cutting-edge topics including advanced liver disease management, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) therapies, AI innovations in endoscopy, and complex GI case discussions. Organized by the Kuwait Gastroenterology Association in collaboration with regional societies, this congress offers unparalleled networking, expert-led panels, and hands-on clinical education.

What you'll learn

Understand the latest clinical approaches to acute liver failure and drug-induced liver injury.
Evaluate new mechanisms and biologic therapies in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Apply advanced endoscopic techniques, including ERCP and EUS, in complex gastrointestinal cases.
Analyze regional resistance patterns and new treatment algorithms for Helicobacter pylori.
Develop practical skills in gastrointestinal motility testing, including esophageal and anorectal manometry.
Formulate effective research questions and design robust clinical studies for publication.

Congress Content

5 Modules • Detailed Clinical Curriculum
  • Acute Liver Failure & Portal Hypertension

    Clinical approaches to acute liver failure and contemporary management of portal hypertension.

  • MASLD/MASH & Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    Novel therapies for MASLD/MASH and practical guides to diagnosing and managing HCC.

  • Biologics and Advanced Therapies

    Debates on monotherapy vs dual biologics, loss of response, and de-escalation strategies.

  • Managing Complex IBD Cases

    Addressing moderate to severe UC in the Gulf and managing IBD in pregnancy and pediatric populations.

  • AI and Advanced Imaging

    Exploring the current state of artificial intelligence and advanced imaging in endoscopy.

  • Therapeutic Endoscopy

    Endoscopic management of early GI cancers, complex polyps, and EUS-guided biliary access.

  • Esophageal and Anorectal Manometry

    Hands-on sessions and case discussions on high-resolution manometry and the Chicago classification.

  • Ambulatory PH Testing

    Techniques and case discussions for ambulatory PH testing in functional GI disorders.

  • Study Design and Methodology

    Formulating research questions, choosing appropriate study designs, and understanding research ethics.

  • Data Interpretation and Abstract Writing

    Making sense of clinical data and transforming results into compelling abstracts and publications.

Key Features

Interactive pre-congress workshops on liver diseases, GI motility, and practical endoscopy. Dedicated hands-on training stations for GI nurses and endoscopists. Expert-led panel discussions on regional challenges in IBD and liver health. Comprehensive sessions on AI innovations and quality benchmarks in endoscopy. Interactive research journey workshop for residents and medical students. Extensive networking opportunities with leading GCC gastroenterology and hepatology societies.
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Congress Speakers

Organizing Committee

President

Dr. Heba Alfarhan
President

Scientific Committee

Dr. Abdulla Al Hassani
Dr. Abdulla Al Hassani
President of EGHS
Dr. Faisal Aba Alkhail
President of SASLT
Dr. Heba Al Farhan
President and Chairperson of KGA
Dr. Hisham Al Dhahab
Dr. Hisham Al Dhahab
President of OGS
Dr. Khalid Al-Ejji
Dr. Khalid Al-Ejji
Country Representative
Dr. Omar Sharif
Dr. Omar Sharif
Country Representative
Fahad Al Eissa
Fahad Al Eissa
Committee Member
Maryam Hassan
Maryam Hassan
Committee Member
Samir Al Awadhi
Samir Al Awadhi
Committee Member
Usama Al Farsi
Usama Al Farsi
Committee Member
Dr. Mohammad Malik
Dr. Mohammad Malik
Chair of Organizing Committee
Abdulaziz Alajmi
Abdulaziz Alajmi
Committee Member
Abdulaziz Almudaires
Abdulaziz Almudaires
Committee Member
Dr. Adel Nazmi Alqutub
Dr. Adel Nazmi Alqutub
Committee Member
Dr. Ali Albaqali
Dr. Ali Albaqali
Committee Member
Dr. Dana Hamad Essa
Dr. Dana Hamad Essa
Committee Member
Dr. Essa Al Qattan
Dr. Essa Al Qattan
Committee Member
Dr. Ibrahim Alhosani
Dr. Ibrahim Alhosani
Committee Member
Ikram Nasr
Ikram Nasr
Committee Member
Dr. Maryam Alali
Dr. Maryam Alali
Committee Member
Mohammad Al Kandery
Mohammad Al Kandery
Committee Member
Shuaib Alqallaf
Shuaib Alqallaf
Committee Member
Fatma Al Mousawi
Fatma Al Mousawi
Chair of Abstract Review Committee
Dr. Ali Al Ali
Dr. Ali Al Ali
Committee Member
Dr. Maheeba Albdulla
Dr. Maheeba Albdulla
Committee Member
Nahla Azzam
Nahla Azzam
Committee Member
Dr. Reem Al Jabri
Dr. Reem Al Jabri
Committee Member
Dr. Sarah Al Ghamdi
Dr. Sarah Al Ghamdi
Committee Member
Dr. Heba Alfarhan
Dr. Heba Alfarhan
Chairperson

Chairperson

Dr. Heba Alfarhan
Chairperson
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