
40th International Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society Conference
8th January - 10th January 2026 , Jeddah, KSA
Abstract deadline 15th October, 2025
Professor Dr. Asma Abdullah received her medical degree in 1995 and postgraduate Otorhinolaryngology training (2002) from University Kebangsaan Malaysia. She has been working under Prof Dato Dr Lokman Saim since 1998. Along with general ENT Surgical work, she has focused on Cochlear Implants, Universal Newborn, Acoustic Neuroma, Temporal Bone Carcinoma and Cholesteatoma. She sits on many committees related to undergraduate and postgraduate medical training. She has more than 130 publications in major international journals. She is an outstanding teacher and has been duly recognized by UKM and Ministry of Health Malaysia. She has mentored ORL surgeons who hold position of distinction in Malaysia. She also teaches overseas postgraduate students from Indonesia, Myanmar, Yemen, Iran, Libya and Iraq. She is a board exam member for Malaysian Postgraduate ORL Conjoint Exam. She was appointed as member of Clinical Practice Guideline on Otitis Media under Ministry of Health in 2010-2013. She was the chairman of First Kuala Lumpur BAHA workshop in 2010, First and Second Newborn Hearing Screening Seminar in 2011 & 2017.
She has been a recipient of the “Bintang Cemerlang Negeri”/ State Excellent Award by the Penang State Government in recognition of her distinguished and exceptional service in the field of Medicine in 2011. She was also awarded the prestigious ‘Award for Excellence of Service’ from National University of Malaysia in appreciation of contribution to education, service and research in 2006, 2009 and 2020. In 2013, she was awarded as “The most Innovative Outstanding Participant” in National Capacity Building Programme for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading to Successful Research Commercialization Workshop by Ministry of Higher Education, UKM and Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA. She was the Head of Department of UKMMC since January 2009 till December 2011 and from 2017-2018. Currently she is Professor and Senior Consultant Department of ORL-HNS, chairman of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program
Chairman of the Regional Representative
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Dr.yazeed alshawi
Riyadh
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The Women's Excellence Award was established in the field of Ear, Nose and Throat Medicine as part of the Vision 2030 objectives. It aims to empower and advance the status of women, encouraging their participation in national development across various areas such as scientific, professional, cultural, economic, and social domains. The award recognizes the exceptional achievements of Saudi female doctors, their advanced surgical expertise, rare micro-disciplines, as well as their contributions as researchers, academics, and speakers in both international and local conferences. The Saudi Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat seeks to support the Saudi government's efforts in realizing the Vision 2030 objectives, particularly in the empowerment of women through recognition and support programs.
The "Ihsan" Award for Female Doctors Distinguished in Medicine and Surgery Ear, Nose, and Throat aims to honor exceptional female doctors in this specialization for their efficiency, generosity, contributions, and achievements at professional, community, and humanitarian levels.
The best resident research article presented at each Saudi ORL Society annual conference receives the Dr. Saad Asiri Award.
The resident’s competition is a component of the society’s annual conference. All GCC citizens who submit one (1) paper within the period for abstract submission are eligible to participate in this competition. Paper submitted later than allowed won’t be accepted.
The conference organizers designate a panel of judges to assess the papers presented during the conference. The candidates will have an advantage if the submission comes with a complete text paper.
Dr. Asiri also presented awards to five students who took part in and gave presentations at the previous SORL conference in Riyadh. The judging standards are the same as for the residents competition. The top 5 students who will speak at the conference in Madina will get the same awards.
Prof. Khalid Al-qahtani is the patron of two awards given at the annual conference of the Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society (SORL). The winners of the Fellows Competition and the Best Teacher Award.
The society puts value on a number of things, one of which is recognizing the research work of our fellows. As a result, we are holding the fellows competition and choosing the three individuals with the best papers and presentations.
A great teacher is unquestionably expected if we have outstanding residents. As a result, we are pleased to recognize the top educator from the pool of candidates.
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DITOR-IN-CHIEF FOR SORL JOURNAL
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Chair of implantable Hearing
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Chair of SSORL compitition
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Chair of speech and swallowing
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Head of scientific committee
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Rhinology and anterior skull base surgery, KAU- Jeddah
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PMBAH, Madina, Member of Organizing Committee
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Consultant Facio-Plastic Surgery, Jeddah, Member of organizing committee
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MOH, Hafer Albatin, SA, Co Chairman of Organizing Committee
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and Head of department at Maternity and Childhood Hospital, Makkah
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King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah
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Madina, PMBAH, Chairman of organizing Committee
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King Fahad Hospital, MOH Jeddah
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MOH Jeddah
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King Fahad Armed Forced Hospital Jeddah
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Consultant head and Neck Oncology Surgery, KAMC – NGHA Jeddah
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King Abdulaziz University Jeddah
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It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 40th Saudi Otorhinolaryngology Society Conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This prestigious event will take place in January 8th 2026. The Saudi ORL society international conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with and learn from the preeminent leaders in ENT and clinical practice. The Saudi ORL conference has grown to be one of the most important conferences in the Middle East. Thanks to the quality of the scientific program and tremendous support from our partner organizations, distinguished faculty, delegates and the industry. This event features many opportunities to network with colleagues from around the Middle East in an exciting environment. The scope and quality of the scientific exchange make Scientific Sessions the premier ENT research and instructional meeting in the region. This event features Three days of the best in ENT clinical practice and scientific content covering all aspects of basic, clinical, population and transnational content. For these reasons and many more, I hope to see you in Jeddah.
Prof. Khalid Alqahtani