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Welcome Messages

Dr. Harriet Gordon (UK)

President of the BSG

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Dubai for the BSG International Section Meeting 2026. I hope you will enjoy an engaging scientific programme, lively discussions and the opportunity to build lasting professional connections. On behalf of the BSG, I wish you an enjoyable and successful meeting.

Ms. Sarah Linnington

CEO of the BSG

It gives me great pleasure to invite you to Dubai for the BSG International Section Meeting in September 2026. This event reflects the BSG’s commitment to global collaboration, education, and excellence in patient care. Over three days, delegates will engage in practical sessions, MDT-style discussions, and expert-led updates across gastroenterology and hepatology.  We hope you will join us to connect with colleagues from across the region and beyond, and to be part of  a growing international BSG community.

Prof. Omar El-Shaarawy

Chair of the BSG International Section

As Chair of the BSG International Committee, I am pleased to welcome you to our second regional BSG International MDT meeting in Dubai. This meeting is designed to bridge specialties, foster meaningful collaboration, and translate innovation into real improvements in patient care. With a strong scientific program and interactive multidisciplinary sessions, we aim to create a platform for shared learning and lasting partnerships. I encourage you to join us in September 2026 and be part of this exciting step forward for international GI care.

Dr. Sara Al Bastaki

Consultant Colorectal Surgeon President of Emirates Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ESCRS)

On behalf of the Emirates Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery (ESCRS), it is my honor to invite you to the British Society of Gastroenterology Congress, taking place in Dubai in September 2026. ESCRS is dedicated to advancing excellence in colorectal surgery across the UAE and the region.  Operating under the umbrella of the Emirates Medical Association, we are proud to collaborate with leading international bodies, including our endorsement and active participation in the BSG International Section  Meeting, reflecting our commitment to global academic exchange. Through structured education, multidisciplinary collaboration, we continuously update national and regional  surgeons with the latest evidence based guidelines and advanced surgical innovations. Together, we remain committed to delivering the highest standards of surgical care and shaping the future of colorectal practice in the UAE.