Muntada "#strongerthanMS" | Dr. Nicoline Schiess, Wendy Booker, Maha Abbas

Dr. Nicolene provided an in-depth overview of MS, its prevalence in Abu Dhabi, and the urgent need for early medical intervention. She highlighted key challenges in patient care, including social stigma, lack of Arabic-language resources, and limited access to reliable information. She strongly advocated for a national MS database, multidisciplinary health centers, and accessible treatment programs to improve patient outcomes.

Maha shared her personal MS journey, emphasizing the impact of lifestyle changes on managing symptoms. She called for better education, resources, and community support for MS patients in the UAE. Wendy Booker inspired attendees with her achievements in marathons and mountaineering despite MS, stressing resilience, mental toughness, and the importance of care partners. Together, the speakers delivered a message of hope, empowerment, and the need for stronger support systems in the UAE