The First International Conference on Eustachian Canal Research and Interventions concluded successfully at the Intercontinental Hotel Dubai, held alongside the 20th Middle East Academy of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Conference.
The landmark event brought together leading otolaryngologists and researchers from around the world to explore advancements and gaps in understanding the Eustachian tube — a small but critical component of the ear that often escapes focused attention in clinical practice.
Dr. Muath Tarabishi, President of the Conference, underscored the significance of hosting such a pioneering event in the UAE, calling it “a milestone in the region’s advancement in ENT care and research.” He emphasized that Dubai’s role in bringing global experts together reflects its growing leadership in healthcare innovation.
He noted that discussions tackled key challenges in diagnosing and treating Eustachian tube dysfunction, particularly the need for tailored approaches across age groups.
“We expect the insights shared here to fuel the next wave of clinical breakthroughs,”
he added.
Dr. Dennis Poe, associate professor at Harvard Medical School and former chair of the International Working Group on Eustachian Tube (IWGET), said the meeting crystallized some of the field’s most urgent clinical questions.
“We’re now aligning global efforts to find evidence-based answers that will directly benefit patient care,”
he said.
As the conference closes, experts agree the dialogue it sparked marks a vital step forward in elevating global ENT standards — and in making Dubai a hub for medical progress in this often under-researched domain.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
