According to the Emirates News Agency, the Second Trust Fertility and Gynecology Conference opens in Abu Dhabi under the theme of building trust in fertility innovation. Hosted by Burjeel Holdings’ Trust Fertility Clinic, described as the largest fertility center in the UAE, the gathering features 19 scientific sessions along with 20 research papers on reproductive health topics. The event follows six specialized pre-conference workshops that delivered practical training on subjects including AI use in IVF laboratories, hysteroscopy for fertility enhancement, ovarian tissue cryopreservation and laparoscopic fertility surgery. Organizers positioned the conference as a key platform for exchanging knowledge among international and regional professionals.
Key speakers at the gathering include Prof. Alison Campbell, chief scientific officer of CARE Fertility Group in the UK, who developed an award-winning AI tool to aid embryo selection. Prof. Horace Roman presented on fertility-preserving surgical techniques for endometriosis while Prof. Osama Shawki shared innovations in hysteroscopy. Burjeel Holdings CEO John Sunil said in a statement, “By bringing global fertility experts together, we are pushing the boundaries of science and technology while fulfilling our commitment to every family who entrusts us with their greatest hope.” The sessions addressed strategies for fertility preservation, innovations in infertility treatments and development of artificial ovaries and eggs.
Discussions also covered the use of platelet-rich plasma in infertility treatment as well as ethical frameworks for adopting new reproductive technologies. A conference assessment found that modern techniques have demonstrated effectiveness in improving core IVF stages from sperm and embryo selection through to preservation methods. Dr. Walid Sayed, medical director of Trust Fertility Clinic and conference president, noted that integration of science and technology will allow for more precise, effective and personalized future treatments.
A Macrotrends assessment found that the UAE fertility rate for 2026 stands at 1.33 births per woman, reflecting a continued gradual decline.[[1]](https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/are/uae/fertility-rate) This trend occurs alongside approximately one in six couples in the country facing conception difficulties, according to Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre data. The conference therefore arrives at a time when advancements in assisted reproductive technologies hold particular significance for regional family planning efforts.
Prof. Ahmed Elbohoty, conference chairman and consultant at Trust Fertility Clinic, described the event as an opportunity to develop guidelines for safe AI integration into clinical fertility practice. He highlighted how shared insights would help shape effective incorporation of such tools within established medical settings. Additional sessions emphasized patient-centered approaches and the importance of robust regulatory standards in reproductive medicine.
Participation from more than 50 experts across over 25 nations underscored the international scope of collaboration in the field. The Emirates News Agency reported that the program promoted continued research partnerships and knowledge exchange to elevate fertility care standards. Outcomes from the discussions are expected to inform future practices both within the UAE and across the broader Middle East region.
