Digestive Health Hub

Your premier resource for advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting excellence in gastroenterology and hepatology across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

About SGA

Journey into Excellence

Explore cutting-edge research, expert insights, and transformative advancements in gastroenterology with the Saudi Gastroenterology Association – your premier destination for fostering excellence in digestive health across Saudi Arabia and beyond

Coming Events

International 1st Saudi Endoscopy Days Conference

Date: April 17-19, 2025
Venue: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, KSA

Join us for a groundbreaking event in the world of endoscopy!

Conference Highlights:
* Latest updates on endoscopic diagnosis & management of GI disorders
* Live demonstrations of advanced endoscopic intervention techniques
* Hands-on workshops for GI trainees & endoscopy nurses

Learn from world-renowned experts and enhance your endoscopy skills!

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your expertise in GI endoscopy.
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BOWEL ULTRASOUND WORKSHOP & HANDS-ON TRAINING

Date: April 24, 2025
Venue: Gastroenterology Unit, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSA

Enhance your skills in Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS)!

Join us for a comprehensive workshop covering:
* Introduction to IUS – Understanding its role in GI diseases
* IUS in Crohn’s Disease (CD) & Ulcerative Colitis (UC) – Diagnosis & monitoring
* Live Hands-on Cases – Practical training with expert guidance

Don’t miss this chance to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge diagnostic tool!
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Attention 1st-Year GI Fellows!

Get ready for an intensive Crash Course covering GI, Liver, and IBD Diseases!

Date: April 25-26, 2025
Venue: Abu Bakr Al-Razi Hall, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, KSA

Learn from expert speakers and enhance your clinical knowledge with key topics, including:
* GI Physiology & Pathology
* IBD Prevalence, Pathogenesis & Endoscopic Scoring
* Liver Emergencies & Chronic Liver Diseases
* GI Emergencies (Pancreatitis, Cholangitis, GERD, IBS, Celiac)
* Colorectal Cancer Screening & IBD Management
* Multidisciplinary Approach to IBD Cases

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your foundation in gastroenterology!

Tag your colleagues & spread the word!
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Events

7th Saudi Neurogastroenterology and Motility Symposium

The 7th Saudi Neurogastroenterology and Motility Symposium has officially concluded! Over two days, leading experts and researchers shared groundbreaking insights into GI motility and neurogastroenterology.

A big thank you to our speakers, attendees, and partners for making this event a success! See you at the next edition.

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Scientific Societies and Enhancing Riyadh’s Global Position

Under the esteemed patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh, Saudi Gastroenterology Association proudly participated in the 10th Scientific Societies Forum at King Saud University in Riyadh, under the theme:
“Scientific Societies and Enhancing Riyadh’s Global Position”
SGA received a Certificate of Appreciation from Prof. Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Obaida, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the forum. This recognition reflects our collective efforts in advancing scientific excellence and reinforcing Riyadh’s global standing.

A heartfelt thank you to the organizing committee and everyone who contributed to the success of this remarkable event.

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SDDF 2024

The Saudi Gastroenterology Association proudly hosted SDDF 2024 from December 12-14, 2024, at Jeddah Hilton. This year's conference brought together leading experts, researchers, and healthcare professionals to share insights and advancements in digestive health.

The program featured a range of activities, including keynote lectures, practical workshops, and engaging panel discussions. Participants explored cutting-edge research, innovative treatments, and the latest medical technologies, all aimed at improving patient care and advancing the field of gastroenterology.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees, speakers, and sponsors for their invaluable contributions. Your participation made SDDF 2024 a remarkable success.