On the behalf of the scientific Committee, it gives us immense pleasure to invite you to the “1st Middle East Lipid Update Conference” to be held on 19 - 20 April, 2018 at Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Lipids are a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease the major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world including the Middle East. But there is also evidence that proper identification and management of dyslipidemia results in reduction of burden of cardiovascular disease worldwide.

The 1st Middle East Lipid Update Conference aims to meet the needs of healthcare professionals to discuss the latest advances and best practices in the management of dyslipidemia and cardiovascular risk for the benefit of patients and the entire population. This event is a unique platform to inspire and connect Public Health Leaders, Decision Makers, Scientists, Academics, Researchers and healthcare professionals coming together to present and discuss current topics in recent lipid guidelines. The program will cover areas like interventional lifestyle therapy, up to date drug therapeutic approaches to managing dyslipidemia, innovative diagnostics techniques in the assessment of atherosclerosis to review of recent Lipid Guidelines. Sessions will be very interactive with opportunities for the audience to ask any pertinent questions and contribute. The meeting will feature prominent national and international speakers, renowned teaching faculty and thought leading experts from various specialties to encourage exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices in the arena of Clinical Lipidology The forum will offer a superb opportunity for Cardiologists, Physicians, General Practitioners, Interns, Pharmacists, Nurses, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals with an interest in lipids to be updated on the latest cutting edge advances in the management of dyslipidemia. We also believe the event will provide the opportunity for net.