19th Asia Pacific League of Associations
for Rheumatology Congress (APLAR 2017)
16 - 20 October - Dubai, U.A.E.
for Rheumatology Congress (APLAR 2017)
16 - 20 October - Dubai, U.A.E.
Dear Colleagues & Friends,
It is a pleasure to invite you to join us at the APLAR 2017 in Dubai.
Wide-ranging in its approach and comprehensive in scope, APLAR 2017 will present a vital scientific programme of high-level plenaries by a distinguished group of international, regional, and national experts, interactive symposia on contemporary trends as well as symposia organized by Special Interest Groups of APLAR, a review course, poster discussion and debates on hot topics.
Thus, the 2017 Conference will need the collaboration and cooperation of individuals from many rheumatologists in the Asia Pacific region and from all over the world.
The Congress will offer plenty of networking opportunities, providing you with the opportunity to meet and interact with the practitioners and clinicians, academics and scientists, nurses and allied health professionals as well as sponsors and exhibitors.
We will also take some time off from the future of rheumatology to celebrate the camaraderie of the congress with a lavish social programme, and I look forward to meeting each and every one of you in the global city and business hub at Dubai, a city known for its luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene.
Yours sincerely,
Prof Kazuhiko Yamamoto
President, APLAR
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that the Organizing Committee of APLAR extends a cordial invitation to attend the “19th Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology Congress ♦ APLAR 2017” in collaboration with the Emirates Society of Rheumatology (ESR)that will be held from October 16-20, 2017 in Dubai UAE at the Dubai world Trade Center.
This Congress is a not to be missed event as it will be hosted in the Magical and Vibrant city of Dubaibrining up-to-the-minute insight and updates on the latest in the field of Rheumatology, will provide a challenging scientific program in the form of plenary lectures, scientific sessions; interactive symposiums, a huge exhibition and is expected to bring high attendance from the region with prominent speakers who will master the latest updates in Rheumatology.
This event is aimed at transforming the way we operate as Rheumatologists in the hope of continuously improving our ability to perform and meet our daily challenges in our field and excel despite setbacks. In this aim, we will all be very proud of where we are today and excited about where we are headed with our research.
In closing, we not only want to offer you a unique opportunity but would like to thank you for helping us shape the future in the field of Rheumatology.
Looking forward to seeing you in Dubai!
Dr. Waleed Al Shehhi
President of APLAR 2017 Congress
| Vice Presidents Professor Worawit Louthrenoo Professor of Medicine Division of Rheumatology Department Internal Medicine Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand |
Prof Yoshiya Tanaka Professor and Chairman The First Department of Internal Medicine School of Medicine University of Occupational and Environmental Health Kitakyushu, Japan |
Chief
Division of Rheumatology
Immunology and Allergy
Department of Internal Medicine
Taipei Medical University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Co-opted Members
Dr Narsimulu, India
Dr V Krishnamurthy, India
Prof. Xiaofeng Zeng, China
Dr Lau Ing Soo, Malaysia
Prof. Liza Stamp, New Zealand
Prof. Tran Ngoc An, Vietnam
Dr Jose Paulo Lorenzo, Philippines
Prof. Handono Kalim, Indonesia
SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chair: Professor Zhanguo Li, China
Vice Chair: Professor Yeong-Wook Song, Korea
Members:
Dr. Chi-Chiu Mok, Hong Kong, China Prof. Anselm Mak, Singapore Prof. Tatsuya Atsumi, Japan Prof. Stephen Hall, Australia Dr. Ved Chaturvedi, India Prof. Md. Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh Dr. Rong Mu, China Dr. Nan Shen, China Dr. Wen-Chan Tsai, Taiwan, China Dr. Zhang, Xuan, China Dr. Temy Mo Yin Mok, Hong Kong, China Dr. Ramnath Misra, India Dr. Wan-Uk Kim
EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
STANDING COMMITTEES |
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| COPCORD Co-ordinator: Professor Fereydoun Davatchi, Iran |
SUB COMMITTEES |
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| International Affairs Committee Chair: Professor Lai-Shan Tam, Hong Kong, China |
UAE (ESR) Organizing committee |
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Dr. Waleed AlShehhi President of the Emirates Society for Rheumatology (ESR) Dr. Mustafa Al Izzi ESR Board Member Dr. Atheer Al Ansari Chair of the ESR Scientific Committee Dr. Humeira Badsha ESR Board Member Dr. Bhavna Khan ESR Board Member
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Since its establishment in 1963, the Annual Congress of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) has become the primary universal assembly for the exchange of the most advanced scientific and clinical information in the world of Rheumatology. APLAR has gained a great reputation for being the most innovative platform in the field transforming the way Rheumatologists operate in the hope of continuously improving their ability, know-how, competence and level of performance.
APLAR 2017 is a not to be missed event as it will be hosted in the Magical and Vibrant city of Dubai located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian Gulf. Well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people known for their welcoming attitude and generosity in their approach with visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from all around the world.
This year, APLAR will feature up-to-the-minute insight and updates on the latest in the field of Rheumatology, providing a challenging scientific program in the form of plenary lectures, scientific sessions; interactive symposiums and will feature a huge exhibition area showcasing the latest in the field. APLAR 2017 is expected to attract the highest attendance on an international and regional level with prominent speakers who will master the latest updates in Rheumatology offering a unique opportunity in helping practitioners shape the future in the field of Rheumatology.
APLAR was established in 1963 at Sydney. Four nations: Australia, India, Japan and New Zealand together pronounced formation of SEAPAL (South East Asia and Pacific Area League Against Rheumatism). The first Congress was held in 1968 at the renowned TajMahal Hotel on the waterfront across the Gateway of India in Bombay (India). Since then, SEAPAL grew from strength to strength with many participating nations. It is now known as the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology.
APLAR strives to propagate and consolidate Rheumatology endeavours in the Asia Pacific region. Towards this end the APLAR publishes a journal, the APLAR Journal of Rheumatology. The premier meeting organized by the APLAR every 2 years is the APLAR Congress which brings together rheumatologists, internists, orthopedic surgeons, clinical immunologists, physiatrists, physical and occupational therapists, pediatricians and researchers from allied disciplines on a common platform so as to provide the best forum in the region for deliberations on all aspects of musculoskeletal diseases. APLAR is affiliated to ILAR (International League of Associations for Rheumatology).
APLAR spearheads the fight against arthritis. APLAR’s mission and goals focus on providing state of the art care to patients with arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases through continuing professional development of members, increasing the awareness and understanding about rheumatic diseases, patient advocacy and empowerment, and fostering research in the field of rheumatic diseases.
Welcome to the world of Rheumatology in the Asia Pacific.
VENUE
Venue Name: Dubai World Trade Center
Address: Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 332 1000
Website: http://www.dwtc.com/en/pages/default
LANGAUGE
The official language of the Congress will be English. All abstract submissions and presentations should be in English.
CLIMATE
October tends to be very warm and dry, with practically no precipitation and temperatures ranging from 22°C to 35°C.
DRESS CODE
Standard business attire
AIRPORT AND TRANSPORTATION
The RTA or public transportation system in Dubai runs trains, buses, park and rides, and a monorail. The Dubai International Airport is not far from the main touristic sites, luxury hotels and other attractions.
LOANS
When travelling to Dubai from United States, you can get a payday loan online from 24cashtoday.com or LendUp.com to cover some part of your expenses, for example hotel booking or plane tickes. Both lenders perform no credit checks.
CURRENCY
The name of the currency in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates is the dirham (AED or Arab Emirate Dirham – also commonly abbreviated to Dhs or DH).
VISA & ENTRY PERMIT TO UAE (Important Notice)
For more information please visit http://www.visitdubai.com/en/travel-planning/travel-tools/visa-and-entry-information
Please note that all countries not listed in the link above, require rearranged visas to be permitted to enter to Dubai.
LETTER OF INVITATION FOR VISA PURPOSES
For personalized Invitation letters for Visa procedures, kindly contact Mrs. Joanne Abi Farah on joanneaf@infomedweb.com
LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
The Congress Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or indirectly arising from the 19th Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology Congress (APLAR 2017). Participants are advised to take out their own personal health and travel insurance for their trip.
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Cutting-Edge Scientific Programme Expert presentation and discussions on Rheumatology |
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Networking Interact with colleagues, professionals and leaders in the field |
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Exhibitors Hear about the latest medical innovations and get your hands on the newest technologies |
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Career Springboard A gigantic leap in a few steps for your career development |
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Hosting Country Dubai, a metropolis with no ends to experiences, is the world's business hub and a great place to visit. |
Dubai is located on the Eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south west corner of the Arabian Gulf. It is extremely well known for its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage, and the Emirati people are welcoming and generous in their approach to visitors. With year-round sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels and shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community, Dubai receives millions of leisure and business visitors each year from around the world.
Dubai Economy: The past few decades have witnessed incredible growth throughout all sectors of the Dubai economy. The emirate’s government is constantly working to improve its commercial transparency and introduce dynamic regulations that aid the formation of small and medium enterprises. Dubai’s economy is no longer reliant on oil, but is more diversified, relying heavily on trade, services and finance sectors. With its central geographic location between Asian and European markets, Dubai has worked hard to establish itself as an integral part of the global trade mechanism. Its central location has also allowed Dubai to become a popular and accessible tourist destination.
Dubai’s many wonders are well documented, but when it comes down to the basics - like public transport, weather, culture and business – all you need is in this essential guide. So, with your plane tickets and hotel booked, read on to discover all you need to know before visiting the beautiful city.
Weather in Dubai
Given Dubai’s location in the Arabian Desert, Dubai enjoys a warm climate year-round. The winter months from October through to April are the mildest, with average temperatures ranging from around 20 degrees centigrade to the mid-30s. During the summer months of May through September, the weather heats up significantly, with averages from high 30s to mid 40s. It has even been known to soar up to 50 degrees centigrade on rare occasions. Luckily, Dubai offers plenty of ways to keep cool and have fun during the summer.
Transportation in Dubai
Dubai’s public transport system has quickly become a super-efficient network of technologically advanced transport links. From your arrival into Dubai International Airport, you’re connected to every major neighborhood in the city.
While the buses in Dubai have existed for years and are still popular transport options, the Dubai Metro has revolutionized travel around the city. After undergoing a number of expansion phases (and the introduction of the Metro Museums, the Metro now runs from Dubai Airport all the way to Jebel Ali, which is right at the other end of town. Comprising 75 kilometers of track, the Dubai Metro was officially recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records in 2011 as the longest fully automated metro network in the world.
Personal Safety
The UAE is one of the safest places in the world to visit. In Fact, it has been designated as the world's safest holiday destination by the international travel industry on two occasions.
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance 998 or 999
Police 999
Time
UAE is four hours ahead of GMT. The time does not chance during the summer.
Electricity
Domestic supply is 220 volts. Sockets suitable for three-pin 13 amp plugs of British standard design are the norm. Appliances purchased in the UAE will generally have two-pin plugs attached.
Telephone and Internet
The landline network, operated by the main national telecommunication organization ETISALAT and Du, is superb: Local calls are free and direct dialing is available to over 150 countries. The International dial code for UAE is +971
VISA & ENTRY PERMIT TO UAE (Important Notice)
For more information please visit http://www.visitdubai.com/en/travel-planning/travel-tools/visa-and-entry-information
Please note that all countries not listed in the link above, require rearranged visas to be permitted to enter to Dubai.
LETTER OF INVITATION FOR VISA PURPOSES
For personalized Invitation letters for Visa procedures, kindly contact Mrs. Joanne Abi Farah on joanneaf@infomedweb.com
