Attendance an online digital event on Dec. 11, 2024 entitled “Learnings from Policy Leaders in Pharmacy around the World: Eastern Mediterranean Region/Middle East - Part 2”. The event was offered by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

Description: The academic section concluded with the development of a strategic plan, emphasizing advocacy and global influence as key priorities. Panelists representing major stakeholders from around the world were invited to address critical questions related to advocacy and change management, including:

• What strategies proved successful in shaping education policy in your region?

• What challenges were encountered?

• How could the FIP academic section contribute to influencing education policy in your region?

• What recommendations would you offer to individuals entering the field of advocacy and policy in pharmacy education?

Series coordinators:

- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor, University of Sharjah UAE, Expert Advisory Board Panel at the WHO, United Arab Emirates.

- Barry Bleidt, Adjunct Professor - Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, United States.

Panellists:

- Osama Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research,  School of Pharmacy, New Giza University, Egypt.

- Moureq Alotaibi, Associate Professor, King Saud University, President, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, KSA, Saudi Arabia.

- Diana Malaeb, Assistant Professor, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates.

- Sara Ramadan, CEO & Founder, Catalyst, United Arab Emirates.

- Rana Ibrahim, Doctor in Pharmacy, Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.