ArLAR News

The Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR) extends its warmest greetings on the occasion of Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi Al-Sharif. Wishing everyone peace, health, and blessings on this special occasion. ✨🕌

The Call for Abstracts for ArLAR27 is now officially open! Researchers and healthcare professionals are invited to contribute to the scientific program by sharing their research, clinical experience, and innovative work with colleagues from across the region and beyond. 📅 March 24–27, 2027 📍 Baghdad, Iraq 🔗 Submit your abstract:https://www-eur.cvent.com/c/abstracts/3b64c8b9-e0f9-408b-b8ec-236b7413ee64

Congratulations to Professor Dr. Ziad Shafiq Al-Rawi on his appointment as Honorary President of ArLAR27, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to rheumatology in the Arab region.

🤝 Working together today for a successful ArLAR27 in Baghdad. Every step of preparation brings us closer to an exceptional congress.

Congratulations to the editors and all contributing authors on this remarkable achievement. This landmark publication reflects the expertise, collaboration, and dedication of the Arab rheumatology community.

Join us in Baghdad, Iraq for ArLAR27—where the Arab rheumatology community will come together to advance science, collaboration, and innovation. 🗓 24–27 March 2027 📍 Baghdad, Iraq 🇮🇶 Stay tuned for exciting announcements in the lead-up to ArLAR27.

Join the upcoming ArLAR College webinar, ArLAR PulmoRheum Alliance: ILD and Pulmonary Vascular Disease, featuring expert discussions on connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD), pulmonary vascular disease, and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. 🗓 Tuesday, 14 July 2026 🕗 8:00 PM (GMT+3) Don't miss this educational session bringing together leading experts from across the Arab region. 🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar

The Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology extends its warmest wishes on the occasion of the Hijri New Year. May the new year bring health, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Happy Hijri New Year!

Meeting of the Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR) during the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) Congress London, June 4, 2026

Should a department head who reviewed a protocol once be listed as a senior author? Should a statistician who ran all analyses be left in the acknowledgements? Join the upcoming ArLAR College ARCH webinar, “Authorship Criteria in Research: Who Qualifies as an Author?”, and explore real-world scenarios from Arab rheumatology practice that will help you navigate authorship decisions with confidence and integrity. 🗓 Wednesday, 10 June 2026 🕖 7:00 PM (GMT+3) 🔗 Register here:..

The Board of Directors of the Iraqi League for Bone and Joint Health is honored to invite colleagues, consultants and physicians specializing in rheumatic diseases, rehabilitation specialists, and postgraduate students to participate in the 9th Annual Scientific Congress on Rheumatic Diseases, held under the theme: "Future Prospects for Rheumatology in Iraq: Innovation, Inspiration, and Impact" This year's conference will provide a high-level interactive platform to discuss g

The Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR) wishes you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Eid filled with peace, happiness, and prosperity. 🤍🐑

The ArLAR Women’s Health in Rheumatology Group invites you to attend the upcoming webinar: Gender Differences in Spondyloarthritis: Clinical Implications for Women’s Health 🗓 Tuesday, 19 May 2026 🕗 8:00 PM (GMT+3) This session will highlight important clinical insights on gender differences in spondyloarthritis and their implications for women’s health in rheumatology practice. 🔗 Join here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86928324557

Dear Colleagues, Rheumatologists in the Arab World This is an invitation to all of you to actively participate in supporting the activities of the ArLAR College, whether through your active attendance or by contributing ideas through your national societies represented in the Arab League and in the special interest groups operating under its umbrella. Nizar Abdulateef - ArLAR President

ArLAR College invites you to attend the upcoming webinar: Latest Advances in CTD-ILD: Guidelines, Gaps and Future Directions 🗓 Friday, 24 April 2026 🕗 8:00 PM (GMT+3) This session will cover the latest guidelines, highlight current gaps, and explore future directions in the management of CTD-ILD. 🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RA2Mk8wcTMatxT9LOLrbgg#/registration

The ArLAR College ARCH webinar “Authorship Criteria in Research: Who Qualifies as an Author?” has been postponed . 📅 New Date: June 10, 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (GMT+3) This session will explore the key principles of authorship and highlight best practices to ensure proper recognition in research publications. 🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cPjUY7IlRX2mc82-cC4yqA#/registration

May this Eid bring you happiness, peace, and countless blessings.

Dive into the latest updates and developments in Arab rheumatology by exploring our newly released 5th e-bulletin issue.

An important scientific event in Iraq in the field of spine: the International Iraq Spine Congress With broad participation from local spine associations, including the Iraqi League for Bone and Joint Health, the Iraqi Society of Orthopedic Surgery, and the Iraqi Society of Radiology and Medical Imaging. Also participating are regional associations such as the Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology, the Arab Spine Society, the Middle East and North Africa Spine Conferen