middle-east
Network
Launched on December 17, 2020, the Middle East Network is a collaboration of dietitians, doctors, academics, medical and health care educators, and professional associations in the region. Check out the agenda here. Headquartered in the UAE the Network also has representation from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Key Aims
Facilitate the spread and scale of existing nutrition knowledge, experiences, standards, and evidence-informed interventions across the region.
Support the strengthening of nutrition competence and confidence in the healthcare workforce through education and training opportunities.
Facilitate the spread and scale of existing ways to empower underserved communities and diverse populations in nutrition and health.
Facilitate knowledge sharing related to food security, food safety, food waste, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
founding members
H.E. Dr Maryam Matar
Dr Dionysia Lyra*
Ms Seta Tutundjian
Dr Kennia Doncato
Ms Arzoo Malhotra
Ms Mai Shalaby
Mr Showkat Nabi Rather
Prof Neeru Sood
Assoc Prof Ramachandran Subramanian
Assoc Prof S. M. Faheem
Prof Meis Moukayed
Ms Yasmine Haddad
Dr M. Azzam Kayasseh
Riad M Mahfouz
Dr Ahlam El Shikieri
Dr Sharifa Alblooshi
Dr Dorit Avni
Shaikha Al Abduljabbar
Sonigitu Ekpe
Dr Minha Rajput-Ray
Dr Kathy Martyn
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* Regional Network Lead
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