Welcome Message
On behalf of the Scientific committee; SEHA Diabetes Education Nursing Advisory Group, we are thrilled to welcome you to the Second SEHA National Diabetes Education Symposium.
Diabetes continues to be one of the most challenging diseases. As we know effective management goes far beyond prescribing medications- it requires knowledge, skills and motivation, structured education and support can provide all of this to our patients and families. Here lies the role of diabetes educators, who stands at the heart of improving outcomes, reducing complications, and enhancing the quality of life.
This symposium marks an important milestone in our collective efforts to advance diabetes care, education, and prevention. It is a unique platform to exchange expertise, share best practices, and explore the latest evidence-based strategies in diabetes education. More importantly, it reminds us that the heart of all our efforts is the patient-whose quality of life and wellbeing drive the work we do every day, and we will share the experience of empowering those patients.
Join us and explore best practice, evidence-based strategies, and emerging innovation.
Themes: “Educate to Empower: Building Healthier Communities with Diabetes Care”
Objectives
- Enhance Knowledge and Skills: Equip nurses with up-to-date evidence-based practices in diabetes care, prevention, and patient education.
- Promote Patient-Cantered Care and Well-being: Strengthen nurses’ ability to empower patients with in glycaemic control and in overall physical and emotional.
- Highlight the Role of Nurses in Diabetes Care: Emphasize the crucial role that nurses play in screening, early detection, education, and ongoing support for patients with diabetes.
- Address Challenges in Health Education: Discuss barriers such as cultural considerations, patient engagement, and resource limitations, and share strategies to overcome them.
- Integration of technology into practice, including: Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems, Insulin pumps, and Data-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes
Organizing Committee
Lina MahD Abdel Fattah Majd
Position: Organizing Committee Co-Chair
Charge Nurse/Diabetes Nurse Educator
Tawam Hospital
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Charge nurse / Senior Diabetes educator at Tawam hospital since 2006 ,holds Bachelor degree in nursing from Jordan University Amman, Master in health management from Atlanta University, Postgraduate Diploma in diabetes Education and clinical care Malmo University, Post graduate Diploma in Diabetes, Leicester University, UK. Insulin pump certified .interested in type 1 diabetes and diabetes technological interventions. Leading educator in gestational diabetes management and preconception counselling And staff education and training. Actively involved in research .
Lina MahD Abdel Fattah Majd
Organizing Committee Co-Chair
Charge Nurse/Diabetes Nurse Educator
Tawam Hospital
Charge nurse / Senior Diabetes educator at Tawam hospital since...
Suhad Issa Marjei
Position: Organizing Committee Chair
Nursing Research and Education Department Manager
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Suhad Marjei is a dedicated nursing leader and educator with extensive experience in clinical education, patient experience, and workforce development. She currently serves as Manager of the Nursing Research and Education Department at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science and advanced postgraduate diplomas in Education and diabetes education, she has built her career around advancing nursing education and professional development. Suhad plays a central role in designing and implementing competency-based training programs, supporting nursing residency programs, and promoting continuous professional development. She leads all nursing education initiatives at SKMC, including orientation, ongoing education, succession planning, and integration of research into practice. Her innovations include the Diabetes Link Nurses Program, organization-wide diabetes education workshops, and structured professional development pathways. At SEHA level, Suhad chairs SEHA’s Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Practice and Professional Development Committee and the chair of SEHA Diabetes Nursing Advisory Group
Suhad Issa Marjei
Organizing Committee Chair
Nursing Research and Education Department Manager
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Suhad Marjei is a dedicated nursing leader and educator with...
Sherly Varughese
Position: Staff Nurse
SEHA Corniche Hospital
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sherly Varughese
Staff Nurse
SEHA Corniche Hospital
Intisar Mohamed A Doghaimat
Position: Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Organizing Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Intisar Mahmoud Doghaimat is a Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator with over 20 years of experience in diabetes care and patient education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing sciences and Midwifery from the University of Wollongong in Dubai and a Diabetes Education Certification from Imperial College London. She has extensive professional experience at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), where she plays a key role in patient-centered diabetes education and management. Her work focuses on empowering patients and their families to understand diabetes, enhance self-management skills, and improve quality of life. Throughout her career, Intisar has contributed to developing and delivering structured diabetes education programs and has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for patients with New Onset Type 1 diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is dedicated to mentoring healthcare professionals and promoting community awareness about diabetes prevention, lifestyle modification, and self-care. With her strong background, leadership, and passion, Intisar continues to advance diabetes education and positively impact patient outcomes.
Intisar Mohamed A Doghaimat
Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Intisar Mahmoud Doghaimat is a Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator with...
Scientific Committee
Marwa Abdullkader Kahwatia
Position: Scientific Committee Chair
Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Marwa is a highly accomplished Lead Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator with over 18 years of experience in Diabetes care at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. She holds a Master degree of Science in Diabetes Management from the University of Sharjah and is a certified diabetes educator with advanced expertise in insulin pump therapy and glucose monitoring technologies.
She specializes in delivering individualized diabetes self-management education for patients with all types of diabetes, focusing on insulin therapy, lifestyle modification, glucose interpretation, and prevention of acute and chronic complications.
Her work extends to research as well. Her dedication to advancing diabetes care, education, and professional development has positioned her as a respected leader in her field and a key contributor to improving patient outcomes and healthcare services in the region.
Marwa Abdullkader Kahwatia
Scientific Committee Chair
Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Marwa is a highly accomplished Lead Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator...
Nancy Ismael Ideas
Position: Scientific Committee Co-Chair
Senior Diabetic Nurse Educator
Al Dhafra Hospital
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nancy is a Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator with over 25 years of experience in inpatient care, family-cantered education, and diabetes self-management training. Currently, she serves as a Diabetes Educator at ADH–Medina Zayed Hospital, where she actively contribute to advancing diabetes care and improving patient outcomes.
She had participated in research titled “Awareness of Self-Care Management among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in ADH, UAE: A Survey Study” in collaboration with Fatima College of Health Sciences.
Since joining ADH in 2000, she has brought expertise in program development, mentorship, and leadership.
Her commitment extends beyond the hospital setting. For over a decade, she has been actively involved in community awareness and outreach initiatives, working to strengthen public understanding of diabetes and overall health promotion.
She is recognized as a Public Health Ambassador.
She is passionate about advocacy, education, and patient empowerment, and remain dedicated to advancing diabetes education at both institutional and community levels
Nancy Ismael Ideas
Scientific Committee Co-Chair
Senior Diabetic Nurse Educator
Al Dhafra Hospital
Nancy is a Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator with over 25...
Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmaksoud
Position: Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmaksoud
Senior Diabetes Nurse Educator
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Dana Al Hasan
Position: Dietician
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dana Al Hasan
Dietician
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Senae Habib Allah
Position: Specialty Nurse
SEHA Clinics
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Senae Habib Allah is a Clinical Health Educator, Speciality Nurse and Certified International Professional Trainer with extensive expertise in diabetes education.
With more than 15 years of experience, she has been instrumental in designing and leading evidence-based health education programs that advance community awareness, improve clinical outcomes, and empower patients to actively manage their health.
Dr. Habib Allah earned her PhD in Healthcare Management – Arterial Intelligence from the London School of Economics, and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the University of Warwick (UK). She also holds multiple postgraduate diplomas in Diabetes Education and Clinical Care from institutions in the UK, Sweden, and the UAE. Her academic background is complemented by extensive experience in clinical education, leadership, and innovation in healthcare delivery.
She is a passionate advocate for advancing the role of health educators in chronic disease care. Her work focuses on integrating innovation, research, and behavioral change principles into practical health education strategies.
Senae Habib Allah
Specialty Nurse
SEHA Clinics
Senae Habib Allah is a Clinical Health Educator, Speciality Nurse...
Joma Jacob
Position: Clinical Resource Nurse
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Categories: DIABETIC SYMPOSIUM - Scientific Committee
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Joma Jacob is an accomplished emergency nurse holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with over 16 years of extensive experience in emergency nursing practice.
Throughout a distinguished career, Joma has demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in high-acuity emergency care, patient flow coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration within demanding emergency department environments.
Currently serving as a Clinical Resource Nurse, Joma is responsible for overseeing emergency department staff competencies, ensuring continuous clinical readiness, and promoting the highest standards of patient safety and quality of care.
Joma is recognized for strong clinical judgment, effective prioritization, and a composed, patient-centred approach during complex and critical situations.
In addition to clinical leadership, Joma is actively engaged in nursing education and professional development, including roles as a symposium facilitator, guest lecturer for postgraduate diploma nursing programs, and Associate Program Director of the Emergency Nursing Residency Program.
Joma is also a certified Basic Life Support (BLS) and Emergency Nursing Paediatric Course(ENPC) instructor.
Joma Jacob
Clinical Resource Nurse
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)
Joma Jacob is an accomplished emergency nurse holding a Bachelor’s...



