The 4th Middle East Master Class in Hematology (MEMAC 2027) takes place on 8–9 January 2027 at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the International Academy for Clinical Hematology (IACH).
Why it exists. Haematology remains one of the fastest-moving specialties in medicine, driven by advances in disease biology and a steady stream of new therapies — from precision medicine to cell-based and antibody immunotherapies. MEMAC was created as a dedicated regional platform where haematologists across the Middle East can review the latest evidence-based practice in leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and related disorders with the people writing the international guidance.
Format. A master-class format rather than a large congress: expert-led lectures paired with interactive case discussions and practical, protocol-level guidance that attendees can apply directly in clinic. Now in its fourth year, the meeting has grown in both reach and relevance, with rich educational content and a strong emphasis on discussion over podium time.
Leadership. The congress is co-chaired by Prof. Ali Bazarbachi, MD, PhD (American University of Beirut) and Prof. Mohamad Mohty, MD, PhD (Sorbonne University / Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, and IACH), two of the most widely cited figures in transplantation, myeloma and adult leukaemia. Committee members, the full speaker list, accreditation details, venue information and sponsors are published on the official event site.
Programme themes. Expected coverage across the two days includes acute and chronic leukaemias, aggressive and indolent lymphomas, multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders, stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, CAR-T and bispecific antibodies, supportive care and management of treatment toxicity, and how to adapt international protocols to regional resources and patient populations.
Who should attend. Consultant and trainee haematologists, medical oncologists treating haematological malignancies, transplant and cellular-therapy teams, haematopathologists and laboratory haematologists, and clinical pharmacists working in haemato-oncology.
Practical details. Registration is open via the official site. Organising secretariat: Infomed, DMCC Business Centre, Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes, Dubai — infomedweb contact details and phone numbers for both the UAE and Lebanon are listed on the site.
For GCC haematologists, a two-day Dubai meeting co-chaired by Bazarbachi and Mohty is among the highest-yield regional CME options in the specialty calendar.
