Leading medical personnel from around the world will come together for the latest FIA Institute medical seminar for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which will take place at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar on 7-8 October 2015. 
 
Professor Gérard Saillant, President of the FIA Medical Commission and FIA Institute, will join Nasser Al-Atya, President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and FIA Vice President for MENA, in opening the event. The seminar is then split over two days, during which the focus will be on subjects related to rallying and off-road events, such as spectator safety and accident management.
 
Both days of the conference will include interactive afternoon workshops related to technical difficulties and multiple casualty incidents, as well as trauma management and the various safety aspects of rally cars.
 
Speakers at the event include Dr Michael Scholz, Medical Chairman of the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund, who will talk about motor sport organisation; Dr Amjad Obeid, Bahrain Motor Federation Chief Medical Officer (CMO), who will present on the selection of medical staff; and Jean Duby, CMO of the FIA World Rally Championship, who is discussing spectator safety.
 
Professor Gérard Saillant said: “The MENA Medical Seminar brings together all the leading figures in motor sport safety and medical practices. This provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the latest theories and techniques, as well as share our own experiences so that we can all learn from each other and improve our understanding together.”
 
Nasser Al-Atya added: “I will be delighted to welcome the delegates of the MENA Medical Seminar to the Losail circuit and I look forward to hearing the topics due to be presented, as well as learning about the latest theories and practical guidance for motor sport safety. The wellbeing of competitors, officials and motor sport fans is always under our consideration and we are constantly striving to maintain our high standards of safety.”