The Royal Hospital International Congress (RHIC) 2026 takes place from 13 to 17 December 2026 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat. It is organised by The Royal Hospital, Sultanate of Oman, under the patronage of the Ministry of Health, and is aligned with Oman Vision 2040. The theme is "Fostering Innovation · Advancing Excellence."
RHIC presents itself as Oman's premier international healthcare congress. It brings together internationally recognised experts, researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers and industry leaders to share the latest scientific advances and tackle today's healthcare challenges.
Congress at scale
- 30+ scientific tracks covering specialised conferences and multidisciplinary sessions
- 47 hands-on workshops, including skills labs, simulation-based training and masterclasses
- 100+ international speakers; the faculty page lists more than 650 speakers, chairs and moderators
- 3,000+ participants expected from Oman, the region and beyond
- 100+ exhibitors in the healthcare exhibition
Tracks include Adult Oncology, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Genomic Medicine, Cardiology, Thoracic Surgery, Hyperbaric Medicine and Emergency Medicine, among many other disciplines.
Programme at a glance
- Sunday 13 December: pre-congress workshops
- Monday 14 December: opening ceremony, keynote and plenary sessions, parallel scientific programme, and the exhibition opens
- Tuesday 15 December: parallel sessions, panel discussions, research and poster presentations
- Wednesday 16 December: parallel sessions, research presentations and the closing session
- Thursday 17 December: post-congress workshops
Accreditation
The organisers state that the congress is CME accredited by the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB). The number of credit hours hasn't been published yet.
Abstracts and registration
Abstract submissions closed on 30 September 2026. Registration is open on the official site. A separate free registration gives access to the exhibition only; it doesn't include congress sessions, workshops or coffee breaks. Congress fees aren't shown on the official home page.
