Global experts and delegates attending the Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine (DCAAAM) in November hailed the region as the major force for change in the burgeoning anti-aging maket.
According to its online survey, over 90 per cent of the attendees at the Congress rated very good or excellent the developments in preventive medicine, genetics, aesthetic and cosmetic surgery and see the Gulf as a major player in the burgeoning Middle East anti-aging market, valued at US$5.58billlion by 2010.
Supported by the Ministry of Health UAE and the Department of Health and Medical Services, DCAAAM attracted healthcare professionals from over 50 countries, with positive comments from delegates, speakers and exhibitors on the high standard of presentations, the benefits of networking and exploring expansion opportunities throughout the Middle East.
The only Middle Eastern event endorsed by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the three-day congress encompassed a conference, workshops, live demonstrations and an exhibition.
Scientific Committee member Dr Howard W Fisher said: “The second annual Congress demonstrated significant growth and a directional focus that encompassed the broader spectrum approach of personalising anti-aging regimens for each individual and empowering the attending physicians with the prerequisite knowledge to move from chronological aging to physiological aging."
Kuwait-based Bader Sultan and Bros. Co. W.L.L. (BSBC), a leader in the field of medical services and supplies since 1960, and Platinum Sponsor, was delighted with the event. General Manager Emad Al Zaben said the quality of trade visitors and the programme of events was extremely encouraging given the current economic climate.
“ DCAAAM was an excellent platform for us to be at the forefront of the fastest developing Middle Eastern anti-aging medicine industry. I am very positive about our prospects for the Middle East and the region."
Jason Sanyal from locally-based Transformbody, which was exhibiting for the second year, added: “The footfall was good and we saw a large potential in terms of leads generation.”
Speaking at one workshop was Daniella Russell, Independant Consultant for Spas and Wellness, Dubai. “This year had the latest and most comprehensive topics and viewpoints relevant to our Industry. It allowed good dialogue between speakers and audience to ensure all angles of concern were raised and covered. An excellent turnout of the industry leaders.”
Scientific Committee member and Speaker Dr Maria Khattar from Aesthetica Clinic, Dubai, said: “ A ground breaking technique was presented by Dr Jean March Guichet from France for the first time in any anti-aging congress. Worldwide.”
Feedback from the delegates was just as enthusiastic. Said Dr Ketan Marulka from India: “The entire event was well organised and conducted. The information provided by the speakers in their abstracts and case studies were extremely valuable. I liked the current trends in BiHRT and listening from the experts themselves will prove to be a valuable tool in my clinical practice.”
Dates for the 2010 Dubai Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine have already been confirmed as October 26-27 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
