The Forum will host Dr. Oz, a famous cardiothoracic surgeon, author and television personality. He will be one of the key panelists featured in the “80 is the new 50” plenary session at the Global Women's Forum Dubai taking place on 23 and 24 February 2016 at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel.

DWE’s Chairperson and Managing Director Mona Ghanem Al Marri affirmed DWE’s commitment to support women’s aspirations in all aspects of life by providing educational and training programmes to help them further engage positively in the development of the community. 

Al Marri said that providing adequate healthcare for women is one of the most important topics that the Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2016 will address. The Forum will offer a platform for international health and medical experts to discuss critical issues. The event will also be an opportunity to highlight the latest developments in the field of women’s health. Al Marri said that collaborating with leading specialized organizations in the field will add value to the Forum’s discussions. 
Increasing health awareness among women is high on the Forum’s agenda, she added. 

Dr. B.R Shetty, Founder, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO at NMC Healthcare, said: “As we grow our network of healthcare facilities in the UAE, we are pleased to host the ‘80 is the new 50’ plenary and support the innovative health and wellbeing initiatives at the upcoming Global Women’s Forum Dubai. In addition to BrightPoint Royal Women’s Hospital and NMC Bloom, it is part of our ongoing responsibility and commitment to support women in the region who aspire to achieve a healthier and happier lifestyle and we look forward to discussing how to implement the key outcomes from the stimulating panel discussions.”

During the ‘80 is the new 50’ plenary, one of the five key panel discussions taking place at Global Women’s Forum Dubai, Dr. Oz will address the life expectancy of women and how women are living longer, compared even to men. The session will discuss how women can live better for longer. Dr. Oz will share his thoughts on the changes and adjustments required in modern lifestyles to manage health issues as well as his medical insights on living a long, active and healthy life.

Dr. Oz will discuss how the healthcare industry is rapidly changing with the digital landscape and share new innovative approaches and techniques to further enhance women’s health.

Dr. Oz is a leading health professional on TV and radio, hosting the three-time Daytime Emmy® Award-winning “The Dr. Oz Show”. He was previously featured as a health expert on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” for six seasons, spanning over 60 episodes.
Dr. Oz received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School. He has also authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books and has a regular column in the Oprah Magazine and Time. Dr. Oz has been named as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People and a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum, where he has featured as a key speaker.

A world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Oz is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and directs the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He performs more than 100 heart surgeries per year and his research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery, alternative medicine and health care policy.