ArLAR - Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology

ArLAR Research Group

Leading collaborative, high-quality rheumatology research across the Arab countries.

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About ARCH

ARCH was founded in June 2021 as a Special Interest Group of ArLAR.

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Vision

ARCH aspires to lead collaborative rheumatology research in the Arab countries.

Mission

The mission of the Rheumatic Diseases Research Group rests on four main pillars:

  • Research projects — plan and conduct research on behalf of ArLAR to serve patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Arab countries.
  • Quality and infrastructure — support high-quality collaborative research and compliance with international standards in infrastructure and standard operating procedures.
  • Motivation and support — assist young researchers in the Arab countries to conduct successful, high-standard projects.
  • Research networking — connect with international research teams, institutions, and companies to participate in global clinical trials.

ARCH values

  • Excellence — pursue excellence from research design to outcome while ensuring high-standard infrastructure.
  • Ethics and integrity — prioritize ethical conduct and research integrity.
  • Education — invest in young Arab researchers and strengthen their capabilities.
  • Motivation — inspire and motivate research in the Arab region.
  • Teamwork — promote collaboration between researchers and clinical rheumatologists across Arab countries.