Daman to host the 3rd Annual Regional Conference next week

The two day Conference will be held on May 19th & 20th in Emirates Palace and will be attended by over 900 local regional and international industry professionals from the healthcare and health insurance sectors.

Mr. Khaled Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Daman's Chairman commented:

"The health sector in the region is experiencing unprecedented expansion and the number of healthcare professionals taking part in the conference testifies to its regional significance."

He continued: "With attending experts from the healthcare, academia and insurance sectors, the Conference, in its third year, will continue to explore the future of healthcare and aim to benefit the entire sector."

Dr. Michael Bitzer, Daman's Chief Executive Officer commented: "Last year's Conference was an important milestone for Daman as well as the industry as a whole. This year's event promises to engage in issues posing obstacles or opportunities for the health insurance and healthcare industries."

"The rising cost of healthcare services raises key challenges to the industry and one of the topics the Regional Conference will address is this issue and its impact on all parties." Dr. Bitzer concluded.

The two day Conference is accredited by the Health Authority in Abu Dhabi and will feature expert speakers debating issues that face both the healthcare and health insurance sectors in the region.

Dr. Mohammed Ezzat Agamy, Daman's Network Director, announced: "We have confirmed a list of internationally recognized key speakers who will be sharing their professional experience in their respective fields. Moreover, the Regional Conference will offer an ideal networking platform for healthcare professionals to meet and share professional thoughts, research and experiences."

Raymond Korban; Etihad Airways' regional general manager for UAE and Oman, commented: "We are proud to announce our sponsorship of this conference and boost our close ties with Daman for the second consecutive year, being the "Official Carrier" of the conference. This ongoing relation with Daman will help this worthwhile cause."

The Regional Conference will address various other topics such as risk management in healthcare organizations, disease management, health coaching, implementation of online solutions and many others that will be discussed in the lectures and different workshops.