8–10 January 2026 • Ritz Carlton Jeddah, KSA
26.25 AACME Hour(s).
21 CME Hour(s).
In compliance with MedTech Europe guidelines, access to leisure and entertainment facilities will not be available to conference attendees and delegates.
The conference is purely scientific
Dear Esteemed Colleagues,
On behalf of the Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 15th Pan Arab Spine Society Conference, to be held on 8-10 January, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
This conference is a unique gathering of experts, innovators, and professionals dedicated to advancing spine surgery across the Arab world. We extend a warm invitation to all Arab societies and specialists in spine surgery to join us in this prestigious event, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange that will shape the future of our field.
This year, PASS 2026 is bringing together 90+ leading international and regional spine and neurosurgeons, featuring hands-on training, scientific sessions, expert panels, debates, and interactive Q&A — creating a dynamic platform for shared knowledge and advancing excellence in spine care.
We look forward to welcoming you to Jeddah for an unforgettable experience of learning!
Khalid A. Batterjee
President of the Conference
Established in 1999, the Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS) was founded to unify and elevate the standards of spine care across the Arab world. Over the years, PASS has grown into a leading regional authority, fostering collaboration among orthopedic and neurosurgical professionals, advancing research, and promoting education in spinal health.
With a strong tradition of organizing high-caliber conferences, workshops, and training programs, PASS remains dedicated to supporting the professional development of its members and improving patient outcomes.
Looking ahead, the Society is committed to embracing innovation, expanding its scientific reach, and nurturing the next generation of spine specialists, ensuring that the Arab region remains at the forefront of global advancements in spine care. This year, we invite you to celebrate its 15th Conference!
Conference President
PASS Chairman
PASS General Secretary
Our conference brings together top international speakers and leaders in the spine surgery industry. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with these experts and expand your professional network.
Consultant at King Fahad Medical City, KSA.
MD, SBNS, FRCS (SN), FEBNS Assistant Professor Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive and Skull Base Surgery, and Complex Spine Surgery, National Guard- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Head of Spine Research Oncology. Spine Surgery Fellowship Program Director. Head of Spine Surgery Fellowship Scientific Committee in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
Consultant of Orthopedics and Spine in King Faisal Specialized Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah.
Head of Neurosurgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City. MNG-HA, Riyadh. Professor (adj.), Alfaisal University. President, Pan Arab Neurosurgical Society. Chairman, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery committee, WFNS. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Consultant Spine Surgeon, German Board in Orthopedic and German Fellowship in Spine Surgery, KSA.
Consultant Spine Surgeon, Adult and Pediatric. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Consultant Hospice and Palliative Care, Alsalama Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Consultant in Hospice and Palliative Care, Dr. Bakhsh Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. President of the Saudi Society of Pain Medicine.
Consultant Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon, Jeddah. Deputy of Spine Fellowship Program. First Female Spine Surgeon in Saudi Arabia.
Professor of Anesthesia and Pain Management, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. Member of the Ethical Committee, NCI, Cairo University. Co-founder of the Egyptian Society of Chronic Pain Physicians and Interventional Pain Practice.
Assistant Professor and Consultant in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at King Abdulaziz University. Member of the Canadian Board of Orthopedic Surgery from McGill University, Canada. Member of the Scientific Council for the Orthopedic Surgery Training Program at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
President of the Saudi Spine Society (SSS) & Section Head Spine Surgery at KAMC-RD Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA).
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon at King Abdulaziz Hospital, Mecca.
Assistant Professor King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. Consultant Orthopedics and Spine Surgery King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah.
Neurosurgery Consultant & Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgeon. Consultant, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Saudi German Hospital, KSA.
Conference President & Vice President of Saudi German Health and Consultant, Spine & Orthopedic Surgery at Saudi German Hospital, Jeddah. The Founder and Member of the Middle East Spine Group, Pan Arab Spine Society, and Saudi Spine Society, KSA.
Consultant in Orthopedics & Spine Surgery at Dr.Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (DSFH). Chairman of the Orthopedics Department at DSFH and a committed physician in the area of Spine and Scoliosis, KSA.
Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic surgeon, King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City. Assistant Professor Orthopedic, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, KSA.
Consultant Spine and Orthopedic Surgeon FRCS (Trauma and Orthopedics), MD in Orthopedic Oncology, Arab Board, Egyptian Board. Professional Diploma in Bone Lengthening and Deformity Correction and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Professional Diploma in Sports Medicine and Surgery.
Consultant Spine and Orthopedics Surgery, King Abdulaziz medical City. Consultant, Adult and Pediatric Spine, Scoliosis and Joint replacement surgery, The First Clinic, Jeddah.
Adult and Pediatric Spine Consultant, Saudi German Hospital Jeddah.
Construction industry expert with over 40 years of experience across major public and private sector projects in Saudi Arabia. Specializes in contracts, FIDIC training, arbitration, ADR, project management, and construction claims.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and a member of the Saudi Board in Orthopedic Surgery.
Consultant Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgeon, and the Chairman of Orthopedic and Spine Services, at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh. Founding President of the Saudi Spine Society and has led the Orthopedic Scientific Council in the SCFHS. Co-founder of SPINE20.
Adult and Paediatric Spine Surgeon, Director of the Spine Surgery Fellowship & Council Education Ortho Officer at AO Spine. Practices at the National Neuroscience Institute, King Fahad Medical City, in Riyadh, KSA.
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University & Spine Neurosurgeon.
Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, King Abdullah Medical Complex Jeddah.
Pediatric Neurosurgeon/Pediatric Complex Spine Surgeon and Deformity (Scoliosis), Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA).
Chairman of the Orthopedic Surgery Department at King Saud University and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with a Subspecialty Focus in Spine Surgery.
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery Menoufia University Egypt.PhD in Neurosurgery and Cerebral Endovascular Surgery, Tohoku University, Japan.Cultural and Educational Attaché, Egyptian Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
Consultant Spine Neurosurgeon, King Abdullah Medical Complex, Saudi German Hospital Program Director of Neurosurgery Residency Training Program. Supervisor of Neurosurgery Speciality at Jeddah Second Health Cluster.
Senior Consultant Orthopedics and Spine Surgery and Program Director of Spine Fellowship for Hamad General Hospital in Doha Qatar.
Consultant Spine Surgeon, AlRazi Orthopedic Hospital, Kuwait. Chairman, Faculty of Orthopedic Surgery, Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization.
Spine surgeon at Ghurki Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon / Canadian Board Certified. Chief of Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Department, Wara Hospital, Kuwait. Chairman of Wara Hospital, Kuwait. Chairman of Kuwait Spine Society.
Assistant Professor of Surgery in Orthopedic Surgery at McGill University, MSK Oncology, and Complex Spine Surgeon.
Senior Consultant of spine Surgery at Werner Wicker Klinik, German Scoliosis Center, Germany.
Affiliated with the University of Staffordshire in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, within the Faculty of Health Sciences. He has contributed significantly to spine-related research, authoring 26 publications with over 280 citations.
Consultant Neurosurgeon (Jordan – Qatar). Head of the Scientific Committee of the Jordanian Spine Society. He has over 15 years of clinical experience in the UK, France, Jordan, and Qatar. Member of AO Spine Europe, the EuroSpine Foundation, the Jordanian Neuroscience Society, and the Jordanian Spine Society.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Based in Ramallah, Palestine. Professor at Palestine Polytechnic University. Adjunct Professor, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA. Running Global Programs in Asia , Africa, LA. Innovated the APC Surgical Technique for Early Onset Scoliosis.
Medical Director with Organisational duties at the Vertebral Surgery Department – Oncological and Degenerative Forms. Full Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University of Bologna.
Chairman Ghurki Trust &Teaching Hospital, Lahore and Chief of Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery.
Clinical Professor (Adjunct) of Neurological Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Professor of Spine Surgery and the Head of the Scoliosis Unit at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Douera University Hospital, Algeria.
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon. Member of Examination Committee, European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). Faculty, Advanced Spine Surgery, EANS. Faculty and Member, EUROSPINE Educational Committee, Trauma Module & AOSpine. Section Member, section on Robotics, Enabling Technologies & MIS (REMi), North American Spine Society. Reviewer, The Spine Journal, North American Spine Society.
Senior Consultant at the Istanbul Center & Chief of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Consultant Neurosurgeon & President of the European Society of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (ESUBE).
Chair of Neurosurgery at the Medical University of Lausitz – Carl Thiem (Cottbus) and previously held leadership roles in Augsburg and Munich. A skull-base, neuro-oncology and spine specialist, he has performed over 6000 surgeries, published extensively, secured multi-million-euro research funding, and serves on European neurosurgical boards.
Spine & Neurosurgeon at Hospital Juaneda Miramar and Grupo Policlinica, Spain. Expert in Spine Endoscopy Especially Biportal.
Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon, Royal Perth Hospital Perth, Australia.
Consultant Spine Surgeon, Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City & Emirates Hospital Jumeirah.
Master Certificate of Spine & Neurosurgery (German Spine Society DWG). Chief Physician of the Spine Center in the St. Joseph Hospital in Berlin (Teaching hospital of the Charité), Berlin, Germany.
Chief of Spine Surgery at Hospital Vall d’Hebron, Director of the Spine Service at Hospital Quirón Barcelona and Professor of Orthopedics at the Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona.
Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics at the University of British Columbia, and Pediatric Spinal Deformity Specialist at BC Children’s Hospital.
Director of the Qatar Neuroscience Institute and a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with extensive experience in neurosurgery, research, and education. He is also the Ex-Program Director of Neurosurgery Residency.
Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery Las Palmas Spain. Past President of Association of Iberian and Latin American Spine(SILACO) Past President of the Spanish Spine Society. CO-Chairman of deformity Committee of the North American Spine Society. Scoliosis Research Society Board of Directors.
MD, PhD, Orthopedics and Spine, Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine, Cairo University. Consultant of Orthopedics and Spine, Saudi German Hospitals. Head of the Spinal Unit, Saudi German Hospital Dubai, UAE.
Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Alexandria University.
* Currently an Education Advisor for AO Spine Middle East. * Reviewing editor of the Pan Arab Journal of Neurosurgery and Global Spine Journal. * Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Medical International Specialist Centre and is the Visiting Surgeon of the Mediclinic City Hospital, the Canadian Specialist Hospital & American Hospital. * Past President of the Emirates Neuroscience Society.
Consultant orthopedic surgeon, Lebanese hospital Geitawi UMC Beirut
Sr. Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgery, Fakeeh University Hospital and American Hospital, Dubai. Orthopedic Surgeon, Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Centre FZ-LLC and Valiant Healthcare L.Lc, Dubai, UAE.
Spine Surgery Specialist and Head of the Orthopedic Department at Hôtel-Dieu Hospital in Beirut.
Lecturer and Consultant in the Spine Unit Orthopedic Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University.AO Spine fellowship on MISS & Endospine techniques, Consultant Endoscopic Spine Surgery.
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, The Hashemite University, Jordan. Consultant Neurosurgeon, Abdali Hospital, Jordan. German Board of Neurosurgery (Facharzt).
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon Chairman of European Board of Neurological Surgery Vice-Chair European Commission Expert Panel on Medical Devices Europe and Southern Africa Regional Board Member AOSpine Director AO SPINE Center Sheffield Spinal Lead Department of Neurosurgery Honorary Senior Lecturer Sheffield University
Professor of orthopedics at Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. President of the Scoliosis Research Society (2023-2024), and Past Chair of the AOSpine Knowledge forum for spinal deformity and past chairman of AOSpine Europe.
President of the Italian Spine Society SICV-GIS Past President , International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) Head of Clinical Activities, Master MCVS, Humanitas , Milano Adjunct Professor, University of Verona and Sassari, Orthopedic School of Medicine
Spine Consultant, Istanbul Spine center, Turkey.
Spine Consultant, Head of Spine Department, Abdali Hospital, Jordan. Chairman of AO Spine, Jordanian Chapter.
Professor of Orthopedic, Spine Surgery, and Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Fayoum University
Professor of Orthopedics in Spine Surgery, Ain Shams University, President of the Egyptian Spine Association, and Secretary General of the Egyptian Scoliosis Society.
Professor, Department of Neurosurgery Vice-Chair, International Affairs Chief, Endoscopic Spine Surgery Spine Fellowship Co-Director, Duke University
Neurosurgeon with distinguished clinical expertise in both Spine and Cranial surgery, kuwait Institute for Medical Specializations. Kuwait.
Interventional pain & Spine Endoscopy Specialist M.B.B.S., D. ORTHO. DNB Anaesthesia (Fellow), FIPP (USA) Fellow – Dr. Saishchandra Gore (Pune – India) Fellow Selective Endoscopy Discectomy (DISC, Phoenix-Arizona, USA)
Head of Department of Neurosurgery at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria.
Adult & Pediatric Spine Surgeon, Assistant Professor, Albalqa Applied University | Fellowships: Univ. of Virginia, Univ. of Calgary & Univ. of British Columbia
Head of Neurosurgery, Hospital LusÃadas Porto. Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery, ULS de Gaia Espinho
Head of the GSpine Spine Surgery Dept, IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant’Ambrogio, Milano, Italy
President of the Jordanian Spine Society. Head of Neurosurgery & Head of Spine Division at KSSSH. Consultant Neurosurgeon - Consultant Spine Surgeon at MNGHA.
Highly experienced Spine Surgeon and Head of Neurosurgery at Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire of Lille, France. Designer and Conceptor of Surgical Spinal Instrumentation – ApoFix, Centaur, and Zephir.
Consultant in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery in Egypt, specializing in spine anomaly surgeries. Member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and holds a European Diploma in Spine Surgery.
Head of spine team, Khoula Hospital & Consultant Orthopedics and Spine, Ministry of Health, Oman
Head of Spine Unit, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Alexandria
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Associate Professor, Director of Neurosurgery Dept., Director of Spine & Pain Unit, Jordan University Hospital.
Spine and Trauma Surgeon, Zerktouni Ortho Clinic, Casablanca, Morocco.
Staff Neurosurgeon, Instituto Clavel, Madrid, Spain.
Past Orthopaedic Department Chair at Cairo University, Egypt. AO Spine Egyptian Chapter Chairperson & PASS Secretary-General.
Consultant Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon for Children. Danish Royal Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and European certified orthopedic & spine surgeon. Specialized orthopedic surgeon at the GMC of England and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Dubai.
Senior Consultant Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, German Board of Spine Orthopedic Surgery, and Pediatric and Adult Spine Deformities Surgeon
Consultant Spinal & Orthopedic Surgery Honorary president Pan Arab Spine Society (PASS) President International Association of Neurorestoratology (IANR). President, Jordanian Osteoporosis Prevention Society (JOPS).
The Conference is Accredited by
21 CM Hours
from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)!
Spine & Orthopedic Surgeons
Neurosurgeons
Rheumatologists & Oncologists
Radiologists & Pain Experts
Rehabilitation & Physio Specialists
Geriatricians
Sports Medicine
Nurses & Residents
Osteoporosis & Spinal Fragility
Deformity & Malalignment
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
Spine Trauma & Emergency
Tumors & Infections
Innovations (AI, 3D Printing, Tech)
Pediatric Spine
Pain Management & Non-operative
Imaging & Diagnostics
Research, Ethics & Education
Robotic and AI Applications
Learn about the latest advancements in robotic and AI technology and how they are transforming spine surgery.
Mega Exhibition
Explore the region's largest spine exhibition featuring cutting-edge products and innovations from global leaders.
Accreditation
Earn CME hours accredited by AACME & SCFHS to support your ongoing professional development.
Compliance
The conference is fully compliant with MedTech regulations, ensuring transparency and ethical standards.
Flexible Registration
Choose from affordable packages including early bird offers and special student rates.
Diverse Topics
Engage with research, emerging trends, and expert-led sessions across the full spectrum of spine surgery.
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