{"id":2,"date":"2023-07-06T05:37:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T05:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3zy.73a.myftpupload.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:21:01","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mena.events\/ssmcgastro\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-455c17b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"455c17b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6678942 elementor--h-position-center elementor--v-position-middle elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"6678942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-slide-description\">2-3 October, 2026 | Sofitel Hotel\nAbu Dhabi, UAE<br><br>CME accreditation in progress<\/div><a href=\"https:https:\/\/mena.events\/ssmcgastro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4th-SSMC-Congress-in-Gastroenterology-and-Hepatology-Brochure.pdf\" class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Download Brochure<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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This year\u2019s congress promises to be an exceptional gathering, focusing on the latest advancements and groundbreaking developments in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and related fields.<\/p><p>Over the course of two days, the congress will feature a rich program of engaging sessions, expert panel discussions, and abstract presentations. Topics will span a wide range of critical areas, including, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Advances in colonoscopy, Pancreatobiliary disorders, Esophageal diseases, Gut motility and functional disorders and many more. These sessions aim to provide valuable insights into the latest research and best practices, with a strong focus on enhancing patient care and improving outcomes.<\/p><p>The congress also offers an unparalleled platform for physicians, medical specialists, and healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and network with both emerging and established colleagues. This collaborative environment fosters meaningful discussions and strengthens clinical partnerships across the field. We are proud to bring together a panel of renowned national and international experts who will guide you through this immersive and enriching scientific journey. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to earn CME credits, ensuring both professional growth and practical value from this event.<\/p><p>Mark your calendars for this must-attend scientific gathering in 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi for an inspiring and impactful experience in the field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5a8507 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e5a8507\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02fc89f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02fc89f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Saeed Al Marzooqi, MD<\/strong><br \/>Congress Director<br \/>Consultant, Gastroenterology and <br \/>Hepatology, Programme Director, <br \/>Gastroenterology Fellowship<br \/>Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City,<br \/>Abu Dhabi, UAE<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-593f5fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"593f5fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Michael B. 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