INTRODUCTION
On 26 September 2026, a curated gathering of clinicians, thinkers and innovators came together at SO/ Uptown Dubai to explore the questions shaping the future of children.
The conversations moved beyond conventional presentations, bringing science, emerging technology, education, society and human responsibility into the same room.
QUESTIONS EXPLORED
What happens before disease begins?
Is trust becoming more important than science?
What actually changes decisions?
Are we treating disease, or redesigning it?
What delivers, and what backfires?
IN PICTURES
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VOICES
The Voices
Different disciplines. Distinct perspectives. One shared question: what future are we creating for children?
Prof. Yasser Negm
Future Healthcare KOL • Black Book Forum Curator • Pediatric GI Expert
Prof. Christopher Stewart
Global Pioneer • Microbiome-based Approaches • Newcastle University, UK
Prof. David Cremonesini
MBRU • Mediclinic Middle East • 25 Yrs Experience in Allergy & Asthma
Prof. Fowzan Alkuraya
CMGO, Lifera Omics and Professor of Human Genetics, Alfaisal University
Dr. Huda AlDhanhani
Pediatric Infectious disease Chief • UAEU • SEHA - SKMC - FRCPI
Dr. Ghada Ashour
Biological Therapies Expert • Immune Modulation • 20+ Yrs Dermatology Exp
Dr. Arif Khan
Expert in Epilepsy, Autism & ADHD - Founder of Neuropedia - 40+ peer reviewed publications
Carine El Khazen
Founder of the Arab Eating Disorders Association - 20+ years expert in mental health
Prof. Jodi Mindell
Expert in behavioral treatment of children sleep disorders
Prof. Gregory Makoul
Expert in physician-patient communication and shared decision making - Founder of "PatientWisdom".
Dr. Alison Burrows
Expert of Teens digital lives and wellbeing
Carina Ghossoub
Eating disorders expert dietician, specialized in behavioral nutrition.
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Dr. Girish HC
30 years of critical care experience: USA, UK, UAE, Singapore, India
Dr. Alaa Khair
Expert Neonatologist and advocate of NICU team excellence. 15 years of experience in Egypt and UAE.
Dr. Nour Ayoub (Moderator)
Resident Pediatrician - DHA Residency Training Program- Prime Hospital
Dr. Najwa Alani (Moderator)
Pediatric Resident (R2)
Saudi German Hospital – Dubai
Dr. Mohammad Alboareib (Moderator)
Chief Pediatric Resident
Saudi German Hospital – Dubai
Dr. Sondus Alashrfi (Moderator)
Pediatric resident at Saudi German Hospital – Dubai (R2)
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INSIDE THE BLACK BOOK · CONVERSATIONS BEYOND THE STAGE
The Black Book Roundtable brought different perspectives together to examine difficult questions surrounding childhood, technology, education, parenting and our responsibility for the future.
