NAAMA National

05/30/2026

‼️SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT‼️

We are honored to welcome Arwa Damon as both a featured speaker at the GHRI Symposium and the Master of Ceremonies for the NAAMA International Convention Gala in Portugal July 3-5.

A globally recognized journalist, humanitarian, and storyteller, Arwa spent more than 16 years as a Senior International Correspondent for CNN, reporting from some of the world’s most challenging environments across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Her award-winning work has earned multiple Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and the International Women’s Media Foundation’s Courage in Journalism Award.

Driven by the stories she witnessed firsthand in conflict zones, Arwa founded the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance (INARA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving medical care and rehabilitation to children affected by war and humanitarian crises. Through her leadership, INARA has helped bridge critical gaps in healthcare access for vulnerable populations around the world.

Today, Arwa continues her work as a humanitarian advocate, documentary filmmaker, and global thought leader, amplifying voices from underserved communities and highlighting the intersection of health, conflict, and human resilience.

Join us in welcoming Arwa Damon to NAAMA Portugal 2026 as she shares her unique perspective on global health, humanitarian action, and the power of storytelling to drive meaningful change. 🌍✨

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

🌍✨ Speaker Spotlight | NAAMA International Medical Convention 2026 – Portugal 🇵🇹

We are honored to welcome Maen Hussein as a featured speaker at the 35th Annual National Arab American Medical Association International Medical Convention in Lisbon, Portugal.

Dr. Hussein serves as the Medical Director of Value-Based Care at the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and is currently President of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology and the Jordanian American Physicians Association. A nationally recognized leader in oncology and healthcare innovation, he has dedicated his career to advancing patient-centered cancer care, clinical excellence, and collaborative leadership in medicine.

Join us in Lisbon as Dr. Hussein shares his expertise and insights with physicians, trainees, and healthcare leaders from around the world during an unforgettable gathering focused on education, leadership, collaboration, and global impact.

📍 Lisbon, Portugal
📅 July 3–5, 2026

05/16/2026

Bridging languages, bridging cultures 🇵🇹🇸🇦✨
From limão to laymoon, azeitona to az-zaytun — discovering the beautiful connections between Arabic and Portuguese at the NAAMA Portugal Conference.

Language carries history, culture, and community — and we’re excited to celebrate all three in Lisbon this summer. 🍋🫒

05/14/2026

‼️SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT‼️

We are honored to welcome Dr. Hassanein to the NAAMA 2026 International Medical Convention in Portugal 🇵🇹

A board-certified physician in Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Internal Medicine, Dr. Hassanein brings more than 40 years of clinical expertise and leadership in liver disease, metabolic syndrome, MASLD/MASH, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Hassanein has played a pivotal role in establishing three major liver transplant programs and has led extensive clinical research advancing the fields of hepatology, obesity, diabetes, and gastroenterology.

Join us in Lisbon as we welcome one of the leading voices in hepatology and transplant medicine.

05/10/2026

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05/08/2026

‼️SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT‼️

Dr. Sina Jasim is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Endocrine Neoplasia Services at Washington University in St. Louis. Her clinical and research expertise focuses on thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and endocrine tumor syndromes. An accomplished author and editor, she has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the AACE Clinical Case Reports journal.

05/06/2026

‼️SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT‼️

Dr. Mamon Maiteh is a Physician and interdisciplinary researcher specializing in the neuroscience of moral cognition. He is the author of The Moral Brain: Neuroscience, Culture, and the Foundations that Shape Human Goodness, and his work explores how neural networks, culture, and social systems shape moral judgment and ethical decision-making.

05/06/2026

‼️SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT‼️

Dr. Jamal Dabbas is a preventive cardiologist and President of the Jordanian Cardiac Society, dedicated to advancing system-level cardiovascular care. He leads Jordan’s National Cardiovascular Transformation Initiative, focusing on guideline-based care, national registries, and multisector collaboration to improve heart health outcomes.

05/03/2026

Less than 2 months to go 🇵🇹✨

We’re getting closer to the 35th International Medical Conference in Lisbon, and we can’t wait to welcome you all!

Join us for an unforgettable Welcome Reception on July 3rd at 6 PM at the Egas Moniz Building—an evening to connect, celebrate, and kick off an incredible weekend of medicine, collaboration, and community.

Get ready for world-class speakers, meaningful conversations, and a global network of future and current healthcare leaders.

📍 Lisbon, Portugal
🗓 July 3–5, 2026

Let the countdown begin. See you in Lisbon 🇵🇹