Dubai Medical Journal · Published 2026-05-22 · DOI 10.18502/dmj.v9i1.21132
Fatima AlKindi, Raya Almazrouei, Shamsa Al Ghafli, Ahmad Chaaban, Mohammed Alsamri, Mohamed Hassan Hassan, Alina Naeem, Ashraf Hefny, Farida Mohammed AlMarzooqi, Khaled Qawasmeh, Fatima Ismail, Nandan Shanbhag, Khaled Al Dahmani
Introduction: Research projects are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence (AI), genetic, and precision medicine. The 9th Annual Al Ain Research Conference is one of the largest gatherings in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), providing a platform for researchers across various specialties and career levels to present their work. Held on May 9, 2025, at Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City (STMC) in Al Ain, the conference received 182 abstracts, which were screened for oral and poster presentations based on specific selection criteria. The submissions represented a range of specialties, including internal medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, neurology, nephrology, public health, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, and physiotherapy. This proceeding aims to disseminate the conference abstracts to the research community. Methods: The abstracts were peer-reviewed by the Scientific Committee of the 9th Annual Al Ain Research Conference. Each submitted abstract followed a structured format, including introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Authors consented to the publication of their abstracts, which are organized alphabetically by title. Results: Based on predefined selection criteria, 18 abstracts (10.2%) were selected for oral presentations across three sessions, while the remaining 158 abstracts (89.7%) were designated for digital poster presentations. Notably, several abstracts focused on the use of AI, and an increased participation from Emirati researchers was observed. Of the 176 accepted abstracts, 108 (61.3%) are included in this proceedings volume with author consent, comprising seven (6.5%) oral and 101 (93.5%) poster presentations. The remaining 69 abstracts were excluded: 24 had been previously published, and 45 were not included due to the absence of author consent for publication. Conclusion: The 9th Annual Al Ain Research Conference showcased a diverse range of high-quality research across clinical and allied health fields, with notable emphasis on AI and increased participation from Emirati researchers. Of the 176 accepted abstracts, only 108 were included in the proceedings due to prior publication or lack of author consent, highlighting the need for clearer submission guidelines. Future conferences should enhance support for emerging research areas, improve compliance with publication requirements, and foster structured mentorship to sustain the growth of national research contributions.
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AlKindi, F., Almazrouei, R., Ghafli, S., et al. (2026). Proceedings Abstracts: 9th Annual Al Ain Research Conference, 9 May 2025, Al Ain, UAE. Dubai Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.18502/dmj.v9i1.21132