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ArLAR - Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology

Pediatric Rheumatologist Arab Group

Promoting excellence in pediatric rheumatology care, research, education, and regional collaboration.

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About PRAG

Pediatric Rheumatology of Arab Group (PRAG) was established and officially recognized in 2016 as a Special Interest Group of ArLAR.

Vision

To be internationally recognized as a professional body representing Arab pediatric rheumatologists.

Mission

  • Promote excellence in pediatric rheumatology clinical care and research through collaborative work among PRAG members.
  • Foster scientific partnership and collaboration with international pediatric rheumatology associations and networks.
  • Facilitate translation of research advances into daily clinical care and adoption of best practices and guidelines.
  • Support regional education and training in pediatric rheumatology.
  • Empower patients and their families by addressing their needs to governing bodies.

PRAG membership

All certified pediatric rheumatologists from Arab countries are welcome to become members of PRAG.

The steering committee members are the founders of PRAG. The executive committee is nominated from different Arab countries and develops webinars, symposia, scientific workshops, and research activities during each elected term.

Previous PRAG meetings

  • PRAG 1 — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, February 2016; Chair: Dr Wafaa Al Suwairi.
  • PRAG 2 — Amman, Jordan, July 2017; Chair: Dr Adel Al Wahadenah.
  • PRAG 3 — Muscat, Oman, February 2018; Chair: Dr Reem Abdwani.
  • PRAG 4 — Luxor, Egypt, April 2019; Chair: Dr Samia Salah.
  • PRAG 5 — Online webinar series during the COVID-19 pandemic, UAE; Chair: Dr Al Sadeq Sharif.
  • PRAG 6 — Kuwait, February 2023; Chair: Dr Muna Al Mutairi.
  • PRAG 7 — Algeria, February 2025; Chair: Dr Djohra Hadef.

Activities, 2021–2023

  • Delivered a pandemic-era webinar series with Dr Sherif Alsadeq covering adolescents with rheumatic diseases, COVID-19, JIA treatment updates, autoinflammatory diseases, and childhood inflammatory myopathies.
  • Established and updated the PRAG website through ArLAR.
  • Revised the PRAG vision and mission.
  • Arranged the PRAG scientific programme for ArLAR Kuwait 2023.
  • The ArLAR Kuwait 2023 programme ran from 2–4 March and included 2 Meet the Expert sessions, 20 lectures, 6 oral abstracts, 5 case challenges, 2 francophone sessions, and 8 posters.