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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 6:30 – 8:30 PM Radisson Blu – Sky Lounge CME Accredited

Welcome Note

The Kuwait Academy of Rare Disease (KARD) welcomes you to “Rare Renal” (CME Accredited), part of our Rare Disease Monthly Educational Events 2026.

The event will take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Kuwait – Sky Lounge.

This scientific meeting focuses on rare renal and metabolic kidney disorders, including Cystinosis, Primary Hyperoxaluria, and Fabry Disease, with emphasis on early diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, and recent advances in treatment.

Organized by KARD in collaboration with the Kuwait Pediatric Association, the program features expert-led presentations and interactive discussions for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rare renal diseases.

Event Agenda

18:00 – 18:30
Registration / Welcome Remarks
Dr. Sumaya Alkanderi
18:30 – 18:55
Rare Kidney Diseases: Welcome to the quest
Dr. Hanan Fathy
18:55 – 19:00
Questions
Open discussion
19:00 – 19:20
Polyuria… Is It a Bad Omen?
Dr. Nashwa Hamdy
19:20 – 19:25
Questions
Open discussion
19:25 – 19:45
Cystinosis: From Early Diagnosis to Lifelong Management
Dr. Heba Al-Rajab
19:45 – 19:50
Questions
Open discussion
19:50 – 20:10
Spotting the Unlikely in Nephrology
Dr. Maryam Alhajeri
20:10 – 20:15
Questions
Open discussion
20:15 – 20:35
Primary Hyperoxaluria: An Old Disease with New Hope
Dr. Hanan Fathy
20:35 – 20:45
Qs & As / Closing Remarks
Dr. Sumaya Alkanderi
20:45
Dinner