A three part event
Global Medical Excellence Award
International Summit on Medical AI
under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in conjunction with the Global Medical Excellence Award, the Emirates Medical Association,, and the Emirate Cancer Society
GHAITH 2025 is an EACCME accredited event
GHAITH 2025 convenes global leaders, institutions, and practitioners to shape the future of healthcare in the age of artificial intelligence. Held in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the summit is co-hosted by Balsam Healthcare Group and the International Society of Medical AI (ISMAI), with the support of Dubai Quality Group, Emirates Medical Associations, and Global Medical Excellence Award.
Over two days, participants will exchange perspectives across disciplines and borders, uniting evidence-based science, ethical innovation, and inclusive governance. Rooted in the UAE’s spirit of generosity and launched in the Year of the Community, GHAITH is more than a conference: It is a humanitarian and scientific movement dedicated to ensuring that technology remains guided by conscience, medicine remains human-centred, and progress serves the dignity and health of all.
Key summit facts
Two-day in-person event in Dubai
Organised by ISMAI and Balsam Healthcare Group
Supported by regional institutions and academic networks
Over 50 speakers and delegates from WHO, universities and clinical systems
Topics include AI regulation, safety, education, governance and equit
Featured Speakers
Prof. Edward Shortliffe
Chair Emeritus of Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University, New York; Pioneer of Medical AI
Prof. Vimla Patel
Professor Cognitive Psychology and Biomedical Informatics, New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Essa Al Bastaki
President, University of Dubai
Prof. Muhammad Mamdani
VP, Data Science & Advanced Analytics, Unity Health Toronto; Director, Temerty Centre for AI Research & Education in Medicine, University of Toronto
Prof. Panagiotis Vardas
Chief Strategy Officer of the European Heart Agency and European Society of Cardiology, Greece
Summit themes
Day 1 - November 26
The Meaning of Intelligence
Leadership Voices
Organisation & Strategy
Law & Security
Day 2 - November 27
Global Leadership
Human-Centred Design
Equity & Humanity
Clinical Intelligence
AI Education & Training
Clinical Specialties
Future Health Horizons
Current sponsorships for our workshops and speakers.
Two featured initiatives
Global Medical Excellence Award – GMEA 2025
Celebrating medical excellence with global impact. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Global Medical Excellence Award recognises individuals and institutions whose contributions to healthcare are rooted in ethics, innovation and lasting public benefit.
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The Godfather of Medicine in the UAE – Tribute Initiative
Honouring a legacy of service to health and humanity. This national tribute, dedicated to Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, celebrates a life devoted to advancing healthcare, education and public good. It inspires future generations to carry forward his humanitarian vision.
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