About US

History

PAARS, which stands for the Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies, is an alliance of Arab radiology societies including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Algeria, Jordon, Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Bahrain, Syria, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Sultanate Oman, Kuwait, Mauritania, Iraq, Palestine, Sudan and Somalia.

Established in 2004 under the name “Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies,” PAARS has been committed to enhancing the practice of radiology in the region by fostering unity and knowledge exchange among its member societies.

PAARS has played a pivotal role in establishing cooperation and collaboration among radiologists and technicians in the Arab nations. PAARS has taken upon itself the essential mission of training and qualifying professionals in the field of radiology. This mission is realized through a plethora of educational and scientific initiatives conducted throughout the year.

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About Us

Mission PAARS

Mission

The mission of the Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies (PAARS) is to advance the art and science of medicine, specifically in the field of radiology. We accomplish this mission through a multi-faceted approach that includes education, advocacy, and research. Our goal is to ensure that healthcare professionals in our region have access to the latest knowledge, tools, and best practices in radiology. Through our collective efforts, we aim to elevate the standard of care in medical imaging and promote the well-being of our communities.

Vision

Our vision for PAARS is to create a future where all radiologists have access to high-quality, affordable educational platforms. We aspire to be at the forefront of healthcare innovation and progress, driving positive change and advancements in the field of radiology. By uniting the radiological societies across the Arab world, we aim to be a leading force that not only enhances the practice of radiology but also contributes to the broader healthcare ecosystem. We envision a future where our shared knowledge and expertise have a meaningful and lasting impact on patient care and medical research. Together, we are working towards a brighter and healthier future.

Vision Paars

Executive Committees

Board_Dr. Tarek El-Diasty

Prof. Tarek
A. El-Diasty

President

egypt
Board_Dr. Lamia Jamjoom

Dr. Lamia
Ghazi Jamjoom

Past President

saudi-arabia
Prof. Asma Zidi

Prof. Asma
Zidi

President-Elect

tunisia
Board_Dr. Emad Shenouda

Dr. Emad
Naguib

General Secretary

egypt
Dr. Majed Dwaik

Dr. Majed
Dwaik

Assistant General Secretary

palestine
Dr. Asaad Mohanna

Dr. Assaad
Mohanna

Treasurer

lebanon
Dr. Walid Mhafza

Prof. Waleed
Mahafza

Member

jordan
Dr. Nourah Hamad Almubarak

Dr. Nora
AlMubarak

Member

kuwait

Past Presidents

mohamed ben hamouda

Prof. Mohamed Ben Hamouda Ben Hamouda

PAARS Past President

tunisia
Prof. Tarek A. El-Diasty

Prof. Tarek A. El-Diasty

President

egypt

President, Egyptian Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (ESRNM)

President, the Egyptian Society of Genitourinary Radiology (ESGUR)

Past President, African Society of Radiology (ASR)

Prof. Lamia Ghazi Jamjoom

Prof. Lamia Ghazi Jamjoom

Past President

saudi-arabia

Past President, Radiological Society of Saudi Arabia (RSSA)

Assistant Professor Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist, king Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Prof. Asma Zidi

Prof. Asma Zidi

President-Elect

tunisia

Professeur à la Faculté de Médecine de Tunis (FMT)Chef de service de radiologie à !’Institut Salah Azaeiz (ISA)

Past Présidente de la Société Tunisienne de Radiologie (STR)

Prof. Emad Naguib

Prof. Emad Naguib

Secretary General

egypt
  • Secretary General of PAARS
  • Secretary General of Egyptian Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (ESRNM)
  • Secretary General of African Society of Radiology (ASR)
  • International Society of Radiology (ISR) ExComm Member.
Dr. Majed Dwaik

Dr. Majed Dwaik

Assistant General Secretary

palestine

Consultant in Diagnostic Radiology 

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Palestine Polytechnic University in Hebron 

President of the Palestinian Radiological Society 

Member of the Radiology Training Committee at the Arab Board of Health Specializations 

Interested in Cardiac Imaging

Prof. Assaad Mohanna

Prof. Assaad Mohanna

Treasurer

lebanon

Professeur Assistant- Faculté de Médecine- Libanaise Université

chef de Service d’Imagerie Médicale- Hôpital  Bahman Liban- Beyrouth

Dr. Walid Mhafza

Prof. Waleed Mahafza

Member

jordan

Prof. Waleed Mahafza
Head of Department of Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine
Senior Consultant Radiologist, Jordan University Hospital
Chairman of Jordanian Radiological Society
Chairman of the examinations committee of the Arab board of radiology and medical imaging

Dr. Nourah Hamad Almubarak

Dr. Nora AlMubarak

Member

palestine

Currently President of the Kuwait Radiology Society, And clinical tutor at KIMS and former head of radiology at the Chest Disease and Jahra Hospitals. Her interests include lung disease, cardiothoracic oncology, AI in radiology, female leadership, and healthcare quality.

mohamed ben hamouda

Prof. Mohamed Ben Hamouda Ben Hamouda

PAARS Past President

tunisia
Professor of Radiology

Consultant Radiologist Neuro and MSK.

Clinic El Farabi, Tunisia
Prof. Sayed Ahmed Ghoneim

Prof. Sayed Ahmed Ghoneim

Liaison French Society of Radiology SFR

egypt

Emeritus Professor of Radiology Azhar University

Vice President Egyptian Society of Radiology (ESRNM)

Liaison relations of PAARS with French Society of Radiology (SFR)

Gold Medalist French Society of Radiology (SFR) 2022

Past Head of Radiology Department Azhar University

Immediate Past Secretary General of PAARS

Prof. Nadia Masali

Prof. Nadia Masali

Member

morocco

Professor of higher education

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hassan II University, Morrocco

Ibn Rushd University Hospital White House

Arwa Badeeb

Prof. Arwa Badeeb

Member

saudi-arabia

President of Radiologic Society of Saudi Arabia.

Assistant Professor of Radiology, Consultant Abdominal and Breast Imaging’s

Prof. Asma Zidi

Prof. Asma Zidi

Assistant Secretary General

tunisia

Professeur à la Faculté de Médecine de Tunis (FMT)Chef de service de radiologie à !’Institut Salah Azaeiz (ISA)

Past Présidente de la Société Tunisienne de Radiologie (STR)

Prof. Tarek A. El-Diasty

Prof. Tarek A. El-Diasty

President-Elect

egypt

President, Egyptian Society of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (ESRNM)

President, the Egyptian Society of Genitourinary Radiology (ESGUR)

Past President, African Society of Radiology (ASR)

Prof. Lamia Ghazi Jamjoom

Prof. Lamia Ghazi Jamjoom

President

saudi-arabia

Past President, Radiological Society of Saudi Arabia (RSSA)

Assistant Professor Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist, king Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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