Mr. Nasser Al Budoor, Minister’s Office and Director, International Affairs Ministry of Health UAE, said: “Medical tourism is a fast-growing industry as patients travel from one country to another for high-quality healthcare, providing many opportunities. Since this congress will play an important role in exchange of knowledge and resources, I will join to represent UAE and to learn, share, and network with industry colleagues and experts.”
Medical Tourism Association president, Renee-Marie Stephano stated: “[The] medical tourism industry is globally recognized as one of the fastest-growing industries and has weathered current financial meltdown[s] affecting key economic sectors. The congress comes at an appropriate time to provide necessary impetus to the sector through ushering meaningful dialogue amongst the industry movers and shakers.” She added, “The Congress will prearrange networking meetings to assist in development of new relationships and valuable new contracts. The congress will feature 3 days, hosting over 55 conference sessions by 200 renowned international speakers and 24 pre-conference workshops.”