Yesterday, Friday, His Excellency the UQU President, Prof. Abullah bin Omar Bahusain Bafail, inaugurated the 10th Forum of Skillful Practices in Rheumatology, which was organized by Al-Zaidi Chair of Research in Rheumatic Diseases, at the headquarters of Makkah Chamber of Commerce. The inauguration was attended by the UQU Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Abdul-Wahab Al-Resini; the Dean of Scientific Research, Dr. Muhammad Al-Sufi; and the vice deans of the deanship.

His Excellency the UQU President took a tour of the exhibition accompanying the forum, and listened to a detailed explanation of the workshops and symposiums held during the forum from the Supervisor of the Chair, Dr. Hani Al-Muallim.

The Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Professor and General Supervisor of Al Zaidi Chair of Research in Rheumatic Diseases at the UQU College of Medicine, Dr. Hani bin Muhammad Al-Muallim, clarified that the forum has received outstanding medical and academic participation, which indicates the importance of Al-Zaidi Chair and its objectives to raise awareness about rheumatic diseases. Dr. Hani also stressed the importance of early detection, and the use of the latest medical methods in the clinical examination of patients suffering from rheumatism.

Dr. Hani added that the chair stresses its desire for Umm Al-Qura University to be a leading edifice in conducting, supervising and participating in research in rheumatic diseases in Saudi Arabia.

The Project Manager of Al-Zaidi Chair of Research in Rheumatic Diseases at the UQU College of Medicine, Dr. Aws Al-Hazimi, referred to the research, scientific, and awareness-raising role performed by Al-Zaidi Chair in the field of rheumatic diseases.