EMIRATES DIGESTIVE DISEASES WEEK 2026
Advancing Digestive Health Through Innovation & Collaboration
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Message from the Committee
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Emirates Digestive Diseases Week (EDDW) 2026, a leading forum dedicated to advancing digestive health through innovation and collaboration.
Taking place on 27 & 28 March 2026 in Dubai, UAE, EDDW 2026 will bring together regional and international experts in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and digestive disease research to share evidence-based insights and practical advances in care.
This year’s program will encompass hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, and advanced interventional endoscopy, with a strong focus on ESD, EMR, endoscopic cancer resection, and live endoscopy demonstrations.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dubai and to your active participation in making EDDW 2026 a truly impactful meeting for the digestive health community.
With Best Regards,
Dr. Ali Al Fazari
Chairman
Emirates Digestive Diseases Week International Conference
UAE
Dr. Mazin Al Jabiri
CEO
Emirates Digestive Diseases Week International Conference
UAE
Why Attend EDDW 2026
EDDW 2026 brings together advanced clinical insights, innovative approaches, and collaborative exchange to drive meaningful progress in digestive health.
Advance
Drive the future of digestive health with evidence-based updates, expert-led sessions, and practical clinical insights. EDDW 2026 empowers you to elevate patient care, refine your skills, and stay ahead of evolving standards in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Innovate
Explore emerging therapies, advanced endoscopic techniques, and cutting-edge technologies reshaping digestive care. From live demonstrations to focused symposia, EDDW 2026 is where new ideas, tools, and approaches move from concept to clinical reality.
Collaborate
Connect with leading clinicians, researchers, nurses, and allied health professionals from across the region and beyond. EDDW 2026 creates a space for meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and multidisciplinary partnerships that drive lasting impact in digestive health.
Key Focus Areas of EDDW 2026
Who should attend EDDW 2026?
- Gastroenterologists
- Hepatologists
- GI Surgeons
- Hepatobiliary Surgeons
- Pathologists
- Endoscopists
- Researchers
- GI Cancer Specialists
- General Physicians
- Radiologists
- Nutritionists / Dietitians
- Nurses
- Clinical Pharmacologists
- Residents
- Students
MOMENTS FROM EDDW 2025
2026 Partners & Sponsors
Special thanks to the support, involvement and active contribution of our Partners and Sponsors.
Exhibitor
Healthcare Partner
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Weekly Digest
Genetic risk tied to IBD severity
February 16, 2026
For decades, patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have a identified food ingestion as a primary trigger of symptoms, yet this remained clinically underexplored. While classical food allergies play a minimal role, food intolerances particularly to fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) are now recognized as common contributors.
The Mediterranean Diet wins again – this time in IBS!
February 2, 2026
For decades, patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have a identified food ingestion as a primary trigger of symptoms, yet this remained clinically underexplored. While classical food allergies play a minimal role, food intolerances particularly to fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAPs) are now recognized as common contributors.
