Sulaymaniyah
Advanced
Endoscopy
Days

2026
Rotana Hotel, Sulaymaniyah
24th – 25th September 2026
Register Now About the Symposium
2
Days
40+
Expert Speakers
10
International Faculty
7
Scientific Sessions
About the Conference

Advancing digestive health across the region

We are pleased to announce the Sulaymaniyah Advanced Endoscopy Days, organized by the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital (GHTH). This landmark event takes place on 24–25 September 2026 at the Rotana Hotel, Sulaymaniyah City.

This premier symposium is a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, connecting leading academic scientists, researchers, and pioneers from across the globe — sharing experiences and discussing the latest research findings in digestive health, endoscopy, and hepatology.

The symposium also provides an exclusive environment for pharmaceutical and medical technology companies to showcase their newest advancements through dedicated scientific sessions and a vibrant exhibition area, connecting directly with key decision-makers and medical professionals.

Fields of Discussion
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
GI Surgery
Digestive Health & Endoscopy
Advanced Internal Medicine

Organized By Gastroenterology & Hepatology Teaching Hospital (GHTH), Sulaymaniyah

Symposium Leadership

Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla
Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla
Honorary President
Dr. Hiwa Abubakir Hussein
Dr. Hiwa Abubakir Hussein
Director of Symposium
Dr. Bakhtyar Faiq
Dr. Bakhtyar Faiq
Co-Director
Scientific & Organizing Leadership

Our Committees

Dr. Heero Ismael Faraj
Chairman
Dr. Nawal Al Khalidi
Member
Dr. Raghad Jawad
Member
Dr. Ali Ismail AlSaadi
Member
Dr. Bakhtyar Faiq Hama Saleem
Member
Dr. Abdulla Alyouzbaki
Member
Dr. Dana Taib Gharib
Member
Dr. Haider Muhsin Jarallah
Member
Dr. Jutyar Aziz
Member
Dr. Faez Khalaf
Member
Dr. Altun Mahmood Saleh
Member
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed
Chairman
Dr. Muhsin Abubakr
Member
Dr. Araz Latif Rahim
Member
Dr. Mohammed Waadulla
Member
Dr. Marwan Hamid Al Alawani
Member
Dr. Samar Saad
Member
Dr. Mohammed Omer Lak
Member
Dr. Sarkawt Mohammed Rauf
Member
Dr. Jaafar Tahir Barzani
Member
Dr. Ali Abdulghani Ramadhan
Member
Dr. Sarko Jamal
Member
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Dr. Ahmed Altonbary
Egypt
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Dr. Ahmed Madhkur
Egypt
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Dr. Amr El Fouly
Egypt
🇸🇦
Dr. Abed Allehibi
Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Mohammad El Sherbiny
Egypt
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Dr. Zaher Houmani
Lebanon
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Dr. Hazem Hammad
Jordan
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Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Abdullah
Saudi Arabia
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Prof. Dr. Hussein Okasha
Egypt
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Dr. Mazin Rasool Aljabiri
United Arab Emirates
Dr. Nawal Al Khalidi
Dr. Samar Saad
Dr. Raghad Jawad
Dr. Marwan Hamid Al Alawani
Dr. Ali Hussein Shelb
Dr. Ahmed Al Hilly
Dr. Ali Ismail AlSaadi
Dr. Osamah Alobaidi
Dr. Mohanned Alsalamy
Dr. Muslim Abdulkarim Alkhafaji
Dr. Haider Muhsin Jarallah
Dr. Faez Khalaf Abdulmuhsen
Dr. Abdulla Saeed Delmani
Dr. Altun Mahmood Saleh
Dr. Dyar Hamid Khoshnaw
Dr. Blund Sirwan Abdulla
Dr. Mohammed Omer Lak
Dr. Jutyar Aziz
Dr. Jaafar Tahir Barzani
Dr. Mohammed Waadulla
Dr. Abdulla Alyouzbaki
Dr. Wisam Saad
Dr. Ali Abdulghani Ramadhan
Dr. Ramazan Salahadeen Issa
Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed
Dr. Bakhtyar Faiq Hama Saleem
Dr. Muhsin Abubakr
Dr. Araz Latif Rahim
Dr. Dana Taib Gharib
Dr. Hoshman Rahman Asaad
Dr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Shaikhani
Dr. Sarkawt Mohammed Rauf
Dr. Sarko Jamal Ahmed
Dr. Barham Mohamed Salih
Dr. Qalandar Kasnazani
Dr. Dara Ahmed Mohammed
Dr. Syamand Abdulrahman
Dr. Omer Hama Ghalib
Dr. Heero Ismael Faraj
Dr. Dheyaa Almashhadani
Dr. Habib Mahmood
Dr. Taha Al Karbuly
Dr. Sadiq Jarallah
Dr. Abdulelah Ghazi
Dr. Hadi A Sayah
Scientific Programme

Session Topics

Session 01 · Day 1

Advanced Endoscopic US: From Diagnosis to Intervention

Session 02 · Day 1

Live Endoscopy Demonstrations

Session 03 · Day 1

Luminal & Functional Disorders Forum: IBD, IBS, Obesity & Gastroparesis

Session 04 · Day 1

Live Endoscopy Demonstrations

Session 05 · Day 2

ESD: Current Concept and Clinical Practice

Session 06 · Day 2

Live Endoscopy Demonstrations

Session 07 · Day 2

Live Endoscopy Demonstrations

Partner with Us

Sponsorship Opportunities

Direct Access to Decision-Makers

Meet face-to-face with leading gastroenterologists, hepatologists, GI surgeons, and researchers from across Iraq, the Kurdistan Region, and the globe.

High-Impact Brand Visibility

Showcase products through dedicated exhibition spaces, speaking slots, and prominent digital branding across the website and all event materials.

Launch & Demonstrate Products

A highly targeted audience to launch new pharmaceutical products or demonstrate advanced endoscopic and medical technologies.

Support Medical Advancement

Demonstrate your company's commitment to advancing medical education, research, and patient care in the region through this landmark scientific exchange.

Become a Sponsor
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Programme

Agenda

Thursday, 24th September 2026 · Rotana Hotel
4 Scientific Sessions 10 Talks & Live Sessions 3.5 hrs Live Endoscopy
Registration 08:00 – 08:50
Opening Remarks 08:50 – 09:00
1
Session 01 Advanced Endoscopic US: From Diagnosis to Intervention
Moderators Dr. Nawal Al Khalidi Dr. Raghad Jawad Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed Dr. Faez Khalaf Abdulmuhsen Dr. Jutyar Aziz Dr. Ramazan Salahadeen Issa Dr. Dara Ahmed Mohammed
09:00 – 09:1515 min
EUS in Mucosal and Submucosal GIT Lesions
Prof. Dr. Hussein Okasha
09:15 – 09:3015 min
EUS Interventional Procedures
Prof. Dr. Abed Al-Lehibi
09:30 – 09:4515 min
EUS-Guided Gastrojejunostomy: Tips and Tricks
Dr. Ahmed Altonbary
09:45 – 10:0015 min
Advances in EUS-Guided Biliary Drainage: Expanding the Boundaries Beyond ERCP
Dr. Abdulrahman Alfadda
Discussion 10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:2510 min
Acino Symposium: Controloc® The Treatment You Can Trust
Ph. Mohamad Saman
Opening Ceremony & Coffee Break 10:25 – 11:25
2
Session 02 · Demonstrators: All Faculties Live Endoscopy Demonstrations
Moderators Dr. Qalandar Kasnazani Dr. Ali Hussein Shelb Dr. Ali Abdulghani Ramadhan Dr. Abdulla Alyouzbaki Dr. Muslim Abdulkarim Alkhafaji
Live Demonstration

Live Endoscopy

EUS ERCP Cholangioscopy ESD POEM GPOEM
11:25 – 12:55
90 min
3
Session 03 Luminal & Functional Disorders Forum: IBD, IBS (Diarrhea/Constipation), Obesity & Gastroparesis
Moderators Dr. Dheyaa Almashhadani Dr. Araz Latif Rahim Dr. Sarko Jamal Ahmed Dr. Mohanned Alsalamy Dr. Habib Mahmood Dr. Mohammad El Sherbiny
12:55 – 13:1015 min
Management of IBS (Diarrhea/Constipation Predominant)
Dr. Heero Ismael Faraj
13:10 – 13:2515 min
Advances in the Endoscopic Management of Obesity
Dr. Zaher S. Houmani
13:25 – 13:4015 min
G-POEM for Gastroparesis: 2026 Update
Dr. Hazem Hammad
13:40 – 13:5515 min
What Is New in Management of IBD?
Dr. Hiwa Abubakr Hussein
Discussion 13:55 – 14:10
14:10 – 14:2010 min
Shubber Scientific Bureau Symposium: Pariet in Gastrointestinal Disorders — Mechanism, Efficacy, and Clinical Applications
Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed
14:20 – 14:3515 min
Astrazeneca Symposium: Nexium in GERD
Dr. Mohammed Omer Mohammed
Lunch 14:35 – 15:35
4
Session 04 · Demonstrators: All Faculties Live Endoscopy Demonstrations
Moderators Dr. Aras Aziz Abdulla Dr. Mohammed Omer Lak Dr. Dyar Hameed Khoshnaw Dr. Wisam Saad Dr. Dana Taib Gharib Prof. Dr. Abed Al-Lehibi
Live Demonstration

Live Endoscopy

EUS ERCP Cholangioscopy ESD POEM GPOEM
15:35 – 17:35
120 min
Friday, 25th September 2026 · Rotana Hotel
3 Scientific Sessions 6 Talks & Live Sessions 3h 15m Live Endoscopy
5
Session 05 ESD: Current Concept and Clinical Practice
Moderators Dr. Mohammed Abdulrahman Shaikhani Dr. Samar Saad Dr. Ahmed Altonbary Dr. Zaher S. Houmani Dr. Abdillah Ghazi Dr. Hazem Hammad
08:30 – 08:4515 min
Beyond the Mucosa … Beyond the Limits
Dr. Mohammad El Sherbiny
08:45 – 09:0015 min
ESD as a Minimally Invasive Approach for Early Gastric Lesions
Dr. Amr El Fouly
09:00 – 09:1515 min
Different Approaches for Endoscopic Resection of Esophageal MST
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Madkour
09:15 – 09:3015 min
ESD — Endoscopic Surgical Dissection: When Surgery Fits Through a Scope
Dr. Mazin Rasool Aljabiri
Discussion 09:30 – 09:45
Company Symposium 09:45 – 10:00
Coffee Break 10:00 – 10:30
6
Session 06 · Demonstrators: All Faculties Live Endoscopy Demonstrations
Moderators Dr. Ahmed Al Hilly Dr. Omer Hama Ghalib Dr. Syamand Abdulrahman Dr. Osamah Alobaidi Dr. Abdulla Saeed Delmani Dr. Haider Muhsin Jarallah Dr. Mazin Rasool Aljabiri
Live Demonstration

Live Endoscopy

EUS ERCP Cholangioscopy ESD POEM GPOEM
10:30 – 12:00
90 min
Lunch & Prayer Time 12:00 – 13:15
7
Session 07 · Demonstrators: All Faculties Live Endoscopy Demonstrations
Moderators Dr. Abdulrahman Alfadda Dr. Zaher S. Houmani Dr. Sarkawt Mohammed Rauf Dr. Hoshmand Rahman Asaad Dr. Barham Mohamed Salih
Live Demonstration

Live Endoscopy

EUS ERCP Cholangioscopy ESD POEM GPOEM
13:15 – 15:00
105 min
Agenda subject to change. Session times and speaker assignments will be finalised closer to the event date.
Where You'll Stay

The Venue

Slemani Rotana

Slemani Rotana

With a prime location just 20 minutes from Sulaymaniyah International Airport and near top attractions like the Sulaymaniyah Museum and main bazaar, Slemani Rotana offers comfort and convenience for business, leisure, and family stays.

The hotel features 240 stylish rooms and suites with modern, premium amenities, and stunning mountain or city views.

Guests can enjoy five dining venues, including international, Lebanese, Italian, and casual lounge options. Business facilities include five meeting rooms, a ballroom, and a business center.

For relaxation, there's a fitness club, indoor and outdoor pools, spa treatments, and sauna/steam rooms.

11 kmSulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
1 kmSara Square
6 kmMajidi Mall
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Join leading specialists from across the region at the Sulaymaniyah Advanced Endoscopy Days, 24–25 September 2026, Rotana Hotel. Secure your place through our online registration portal.

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Venue

Rotana Hotel
Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Date

24th – 25th September 2026

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