to 9:00 AM60 min
CommunityRegistration & Morning Networking
Registration & Morning Networking
Registration desks open.
Community & wellbeing / Dubai
World Arthritis
Day 2026
Achieve Your Dreamsحقّق أحلامك
Saturday, October 248:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Dubai time, UTC+4
Shangri-La HotelDubai, United Arab Emirates
Registration
In personREGISTRATION
Online registration is closed.
This event is for arthritis patients only (each patient may bring a maximum of 1 caregiver). This event is for arthritis patients only (each patient may bring a maximum of 1 caregiver). A registration or ticket does not guarantee entry. Final admission is decided at the check-in desk after evaluation. Check-in is strictly from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (Dubai time). The desk closes at 9:00 AM sharp; late arrivals cannot be checked in. Please arrive early at Shangri-La Dubai.
A day of learning, movement
and connection.
Register for yourself. You may also bring one caregiver.
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REGISTRATION
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About the event
Living with arthritis.
Pursuing what matters to you.
With care and support.
Join the Middle East Arthritis Foundation and Emirates Society for Rheumatology in Dubai for World Arthritis Day 2026.
The programme brings together medical insights, patient experiences and practical wellbeing sessions, from Tai Chi and nutrition to dance, mental wellness and sound therapy.
Achieve Your Dreams #RMDreams
The programme’s theme focuses on personal resilience, overcoming physical limitations, and setting lifestyle goals despite a chronic condition.
Your goals matter. Your dreams deserve support.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
A day, thoughtfully planned.
The complete programme, from morning networking to the #RM Dreams Poster Awards.
to 9:15 AM15 min
IntroductionOpening Remarks & Event Orientation
Opening Remarks & Event Orientation
A brief welcome address from the event host outlining the day's flow, layout, and safety/comfort instructions.
to 9:45 AM30 min
Physical WellnessHealing in Motion: Tai Chi for Arthritis
Healing in Motion: Tai Chi for Arthritis
Low-impact mind-body session uses slow, fluid movements to reduce joint stiffness, improve balance, and gently build muscle strength without straining your joints.
to 10:45 AM60 min
Medical & InnovationMedical: Decoding Arthritis in 2026
Medical: Decoding Arthritis in 2026
Dynamic presentations by leading Rheumatologists
- Emerging targeted biologics/therapies.
- Navigating Pregnancy with Rheumatic Disease
- Q & A Session
to 11:00 AM15 min
BreakMorning Tea & Comfort Break
Morning Tea & Comfort Break
Short programmatic stretch break
to 12:00 PM60 min
Personal JourneysPanel: Voices of Resilience
Panel: Voices of Resilience
A candid, moderated Rheumatologists/Patient panel discussion featuring 3–4 patients sharing real-life diagnoses, daily management routines, workplace adaptations, and personal mental triumphs.
to 12:30 PM30 min
Diet & InflammationNutrition: Fueling Joint Health Workshop
Nutrition: Fueling Joint Health Workshop
A dedicated educational session with Dr Natasha Shah, Consultant Family Medicine and certified nutritionist, explaining the gut-joint microbiome connection, anti-inflammatory whole-food swaps, and active meal-prep tips.
to 1:30 PM60 min
Nutrition & SocialLunch Break
Lunch Break
Healthy Lunch
to 2:15 PM45 min
Physical & Mental BoostJoyful Movement: Rhythm & Flow Dance Session
Joyful Movement: Rhythm & Flow Dance Session
A fully accessible, low-impact music and movement session focused on comfortable joint lubrication and pure fun.
to 2:45 PM30 min
Mental WellnessMental: Mind over pain
Mental: Mind over pain
Session to build psychological resilience, to break the cycle of chronic pain, lower stress-induced joint inflammation, and overcome the emotional toll of living with arthritis
to 3:30 PM45 min
HolisticHealing Harmonies: Soothing Arthritis Through Sound
Healing Harmonies: Soothing Arthritis Through Sound
A 30-minute sound therapy session will soothe the nervous system to ease joint inflammation, relieve chronic pain, and improve overall mobility
to 4:00 PM30 min
Recognition & Celebration“#RM Dreams” Poster Awards Ceremony
“#RM Dreams” Poster Awards Ceremony
Presenting 3 Distinct Awards:
- 01The Ultimate Resilience Award
Most impactful depiction of overcoming physical limits.
- 02The Visionary Dreamer Award
Best representation of setting future lifestyle goals.
- 03The People’s Choice Award
Voted most inspiring by event attendees.
Session descriptions and stated session lengths follow the organisers’ final programme. Speaker and participant names are intentionally omitted; session descriptions do not replace individual medical advice.
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Location
The room name and arrival instructions are not specified in the supplied programme.
What dream matters to you?
Be part of World Arthritis Day 2026.