The Arabian Gulf University (AGU) is set to organise an international conference titled “Tackling the Obesity Epidemic: Insights for a Healthier Future” in May at the Bahrain Conference Centre. The conference aims to discuss global challenges associated with the obesity epidemic and to showcase the latest scientific developments and practical solutions for effective weight management and obesity prevention. 

A distinguished assembly of doctors, experts, researchers and policymakers from around the world will participate in the conference to present the latest research and successful practices in the fields of health and nutrition. The event is expected to offer innovative insights into a healthier and more sustainable future, attracting a wide audience interested in public health, including physicians, nutrition specialists, researchers, and students of medicine and health sciences. It is anticipated that the conference will serve as a unique platform for networking and building international partnerships aimed at bolstering efforts to combat obesity.

His Excellency Dr Saad bin Saud Al Fuhaid, President of AGU, stated that the agenda for the two-day conference, which is scheduled for May 8-9, 2025, will include discussion sessions and interactive workshops covering a diverse range of topics. Key themes will involve the role of technology in weight management, national strategies to combat obesity, psychological and social factors that promote a healthy lifestyle, and the pathophysiology of obesity along with its related genetics, as well as chronic health conditions associated with it such as diabetes, dyslipidaemia, heart diseases, liver issues, mental health disorders and cancer.

The conference will also address various aspects of obesity prevention and management, including childhood and adolescent obesity, and obesity concerning women’s health, with a focus on recent research in obesity and nutrition, lifestyle interventions, anti-obesity medications and the latest updates on surgical interventions for the treatment of severe obesity. Discussions will include societal challenges in the fight against obesity, with prominent speakers in the field of obesity treatments from various participating countries leading the key sessions.