When and where is GHA 2026?

From 12 to 14 November 2026 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat, with a pre-conference workshop on 11 November.

How much does registration cost?

Standard rates (until 25 September 2026) range from USD 50 for Oman-based students to USD 450 for foreign physicians. Rates rise by USD 50 between periods, and onsite rates apply from 12 November.

Is there a group discount?

Groups of at least 10 delegates get 10% off early-bird rates; contact communications@lumina.ae.

When does badge collection open?

From 08:00 on 12 November 2026 in the registration area.

Does the conference carry CME credits?

Yes, a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, designated by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Healthcare · Conference

18th Gulf Heart Association Conference (GHA 2026)

Name: 18th Gulf Heart Association Conference (GHA 2026)
Start: 2026-11-12T07:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-14T14:30:00+00:00
Location: Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre

The GCC's annual cardiology congress for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, physicians and nurses, with CME-accredited sessions.

12–14 November 2026 · Thu 7:30am – Sat 2:30pm GMT+4
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre · Muscat, Oman
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About this event

The Gulf Heart Association Conference is the region's long-running scientific meeting for cardiovascular medicine. Its 18th edition is held with the Oman Heart Association in Muscat and brings regional and international experts together to share the latest evidence and translate it into clinical practice.

Scientific programme

Three days of main sessions in Hall B run alongside specialty corners in Halls C1 and C2, plus industry satellite symposia and a Best-of-Abstracts award on the final day.

Hypertension and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome
Interventional cardiology and adult cardiac surgery corners
Cardiovascular prevention and electrophysiology
Structural and valvular heart disease
Heart failure and cardiomyopathies
Congenital heart disease
Cardio-oncology
Cardiac imaging
Atrial fibrillation and coronary syndromes

Pre-conference workshop

On 11 November a Mayo Clinic, National Heart Centre and Royal Hospital cardiovascular course covers aortic valve repair, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and Ebstein anomaly with case discussions. It costs USD 55 in Oman or USD 75 online/outside Oman and is also streamed on Zoom.

Who attends

The programme targets cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons, internists, family physicians and GPs, cardiology fellows, nurses in cardiology and medical students. An industry exhibition runs throughout.

Accreditation

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, accredited by the ACCME, designates the live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Tickets & passes

Foreign physicians — USD 450: Standard rate until 25 September 2026; onsite rates are higher
Foreign allied health professionals — USD 350: Standard rate until 25 September 2026; onsite rates are higher
Foreign students — USD 250: Standard rate until 25 September 2026; onsite rates are higher
Oman-based physicians — USD 100: Standard rate until 25 September 2026; onsite rates are higher
Oman-based allied health professionals — USD 75: Standard rate until 25 September 2026; onsite rates are higher
Oman-based students — USD 50: Standard rate until 25 September 2026; onsite rates are higher

18th Gulf Heart Association Conference (GHA 2026) was a Healthcare event that took place 12-14 Nov 2026 at Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, Oman.