23rd Arab Association of Urology Congress (AAU 2026) — In Conjunction with 4th Saudi Urolithiasis Days
04 Nov 2026 – 07 Nov 2026 · King Abdullah International Convention Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · In-Person
The 23rd Arab Association of Urology Congress (AAU 2026) convenes 4–7 November 2026 at the King Abdullah International Convention Center in Jeddah — hosted in collaboration with the Saudi Urological Association (SUA) and in conjunction with the 4th Saudi Urolithiasis Days (SUD).
Building on the landmark 2025 Muscat edition (which spotlighted AI and Robotics in Urology), AAU 2026 brings together urologists, residents, young fellows, nurses, and allied health professionals from across the Arab world and beyond for four days of plenaries, state-of-the-art symposia, hands-on workshops, instructional courses, a Urology Simulation Boot Camp, international joint society sessions, and abstract presentations.
Congress Co-Chairs
- Dr. Mohamed Al-Marhoon — President, Arab Association of Urology
- Dr. Ahmed Alsayyad — President, Saudi Urological Association
- Dr. Wissam Kamal — SUA Secretary General & AAU President-Elect
- Dr. Yasser Farahat — Executive Director, AAU
Scientific Committee highlights include Prof. Hassan Abol-Enein (Egypt), Dr. Khalid Al Rumaihi (Qatar), Dr. Mohamad Bulbul (Lebanon), Dr. Mohsen El Mekresh (UAE), Dr. Khalid Al Othman (KSA), Dr. Saad Abu Melha (KSA), Dr. Ali Thwaini (UAE), and Dr. Yaser Saeedi (UAE). Educational Committee members include Dr. Ahmad Elshal (Egypt), Dr. Haitham Elbardisi (Qatar), Dr. Shady Saikali (USA), Dr. Majed Alharthi (KSA), Dr. Mohannad Alharbi (KSA), and Dr. Mohamed Marzouk (Oman).
Program at a Glance
- Day 1 (Wed 4 Nov): Hands-on workshops, instructional courses, Boot Camp, International Joint Society Sessions, Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception.
- Days 2–4 (5–7 Nov): Plenary sessions, symposia, abstract oral & poster presentations, industry exhibition, and Presidential Dinner.
Registration (USD, Early Bird until 4 Aug 2026)
- AAU/SUA Members: USD 400 | Non-members: USD 550
- Residents / Young Fellows (<35 yrs): USD 200 | Nurses / Students / Allied Health: USD 100
- Abstract presenters: USD 350 | Hands-on workshop: USD 100 (member) / 150 (non-member) | Instructional course: USD 30
Regular deadline 24 October 2026; onsite rates apply after. Abstracts extended deadline 11 June 2026, acceptance announced 20 July 2026. Confirmed regional partners include the urological societies of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, Palestine, Yemen, and Sudan.
Set in Jeddah — the gateway to the Two Holy Mosques — AAU 2026 blends world-class urologic science with Saudi hospitality, offering a rich platform for clinical learning, cross-border collaboration, and exposure to the latest surgical, robotic, and digital innovations shaping the future of urology in the MENA region.
