Ashraf AboArafe
The Arab League Hosts Second Arab Conference on the Role of Migrant Arab Health Professionals in Supporting Healthcare Systems
Cairo, November 11–12, 2026… Under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and in cooperation and coordination with Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population, the Arab Board of Health Specializations, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States is organizing the Second Arab Conference on the Role of Migrant Arab Health Professionals in Supporting Healthcare Systems in Arab Countries on November 11–12, 2026.
Organized by the Social Affairs Sector – Health and Humanitarian Aid Department, the conference will hold its opening session and first-day activities at the headquarters of the League of Arab States, with the second day’s proceedings continuing at the Citystars Hotel in Cairo.
The conference brings together a distinguished gathering of Arab Ministers of Health, representatives of Arab member states, migrant Arab health professionals, and representatives of relevant regional and international organizations and institutions.
Mobilizing Arab Expertise for a Healthier Future
The conference aims to maximize the contribution of migrant Arab health professionals and harness their expertise to strengthen and advance healthcare systems across the Arab world. It seeks to establish practical mechanisms for utilizing their scientific knowledge and professional experience in addressing healthcare challenges, while promoting cooperation and the exchange of expertise between Arab health professionals within the region and abroad.
A major highlight of the conference will be the launch of the Arab Strategy for Harnessing the Expertise of Migrant Arab Health Professionals, alongside discussions on moving from strategic planning to practical implementation.
The strategy seeks to expand the meaningful participation of migrant Arab professionals in health education, professional training, healthcare services, and scientific research, ensuring that their accumulated knowledge and international experience contribute directly to the development of healthcare systems throughout the region.
From Knowledge Exchange to Regional Cooperation
The conference will also examine the challenges and opportunities facing healthcare workforces and health systems across the Arab world, with particular emphasis on strengthening governance, developing regulatory frameworks, and enhancing regional coordination and international cooperation.
Its scientific programme will feature specialized dialogue sessions addressing the perspectives of migrant Arab health professionals on strengthening healthcare systems and identifying ways to create an enabling environment for their active and sustainable engagement.
Participants will also discuss competency-based education in postgraduate programmes for health professions, highlighting its importance in developing qualified healthcare professionals capable of responding to evolving medical and scientific demands.
Honouring a New Generation of Arab Medical Excellence
The conference will conclude its programme with a ceremony honouring the top graduates of the Arab Board of Health Specializations for 2025, recognizing their academic achievements and professional excellence.
By bringing together Arab expertise across borders, the conference aspires to transform migration into an opportunity for knowledge-sharing, institutional development, and stronger healthcare partnerships.
It is a call to unite the Arab world’s scientific minds and medical capabilities, turning shared knowledge into better healthcare, stronger institutions, and a healthier future for generations to come.
