ESO 2025 Committee

Esmaeil Arbabi

Consultant Ophthalmologist / Medical Director

Moorfields Eye Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

“Dr Arbabi is the Medical Director of the Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Moorfields Eye Hospital, he was working as a consultant ophthalmologist and the Head for Laser & Refractive Services at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in the UK.

He holds several prestigious degrees and certifications in the field of cataract and refractive surgery including MSc in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS) from Royal College of Ophthalmologist and Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (FEBOS-CR).”

Fatima Habroosh

Head of Steering Committee
Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Fatima Habroosh is a consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where she also serves as the Program Director of the Abu Dhabi Ophthalmology Residency Program. A dedicated clinician, researcher, and educator, Dr. Habroosh is known for her expertise in eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal surgery, as well as her commitment to advancing ophthalmic care and education in the UAE.

She completed her oculoplastic fellowship and clinical research at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK, and has trained internationally at renowned institutions including Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (USA), LV Prasad Eye Institute (India), and others.

With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Habroosh holds an MBBS from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences in the UAE and a Master’s in Health Management from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

Her clinical and academic contributions include numerous international publications and presentations, particularly in orbital disease, eyelid surgery, and innovative practices in oculoplastics. She is also a trained aesthetic practitioner with specialized certifications in facial injectables and rejuvenation techniques.

Mohamed Alketbi

Consultant vitreo retinal surgery and uveitis

SKMC hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr Alketbi is a jonior consultant at SKMC hospital, Abu Dhabi.
Graduate of french DES and fellowship in vitreo retinal surgery and uveitis.

Mona Marwan

Member of Co-Head Committee
Ophthalmology Specialist

Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Mona Marwan, an ophthalmologist specializing in refractive surgery. Dr. Marwan began her journey by establishing her own refractive surgery center in Egypt after obtaining her master’s degree in and completing a fellowship in refractive surgery

Her commitment is further highlighted by her achievement of the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 2017 and the Arab Board certificate in 2020. Currently, she is running a busy refractive surgery practice at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Marwan has numerous publications in refractive surgery.

Sumayya Almarzouqi

Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist

(Neuro-Ophthalmology Reviewer)
Burjeel Medical City
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Sumayya Almarzouqi is a Consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist at BMC in Abu Dhabi.

I graduated from Faculty of Medicine at The University of Jordan, I did Ophthalmology residency at Mafraq Hospital, having Jordanian and Arab Board of Ophthalmology certificates, I had done a fellowship in Neur-ophthalmology at Houston Methodist hospital in Houston,US, I worked at mafraq Hospital and SSMC till October 2023. I currently work at BMC.

Bashayer Abdulla

Specialist

Maghrabi Hospital
Abu Dhabi,UAE

Young ophthalmologist who’s in daily battle with the sneak thief of sight

Maitha Al Fazari

Noora Abdullateef

Operational Section Secretary

Member of Steering Committee
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reem Anouassi