National Experts and Leaders Lead the Supervisory Committee’s Efforts in Preparation for the Seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation

His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Salman Center for Disability Research, who also serves as Chairman of the Conference, chaired the second meeting of the Higher Supervisory Committee for the Seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation to review the conference’s readiness and approve its implementation tracks.

The Seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation Advances Research Toward Life-Changing Solutions

The seventh edition focuses on translating research findings and innovations into practical solutions and technologies that respond to the needs of people with disabilities and their families. It brings together researchers, policymakers, innovators, and relevant stakeholders to accelerate the transfer of knowledge from laboratories into people’s everyday lives.

The meeting discussed updates to the scientific program, initiatives, and accompanying activities, as well as the readiness of organizational arrangements, ensuring that the conference produces practical outcomes that extend beyond its sessions and meeting rooms.

National Leaders Overseeing the Conference

The Higher Supervisory Committee includes:

H.E. Dr. Majed bin Ibrahim Al-Fayadh, Chief Executive Officer of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre and Secretary-General of the Conference.

H.E. Dr. Bandar bin Abdulmohsen Al-Kanaw, President of King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences.

H.E. Dr. Munir bin Mahmoud Al-Desouki, President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).

Nader bin Sami Al-Kurei, Chief Executive Officer of Riyad Bank.

Dr. Hisham bin Mohammed Al-Haidari, Chief Executive Officer of the Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities.

Eng. Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Kanhal, Chief Strategy Officer at stc Group.

Sulaiman bin Saleh Al-Dakhil, Director General of the Health Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Asaad bin Hamzah Al-Jamouei, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Badr bin Saad Al-Hajhouj, Executive Director of the Center.