17–18 July 2026 · Muscat, Oman
OPS2026 International Conference
The First Oman Psychiatric Society International Conference · held in Muscat on 17 and 18 July 2026 with leading regional and international faculty.
A mission-led forum for psychiatric care in Oman
OPS2026 brings together clinicians, researchers and educators to advance psychiatric practice in Oman, with hands-on workshops, an OMSB-accredited main programme, and collaboration across regional and international faculty.
A message from our leadership
Dr. Mohammed Al-Alawi
President, Oman Psychiatric Society
Consultant, Sultan Qaboos University
A dynamic platform for scientific exchange.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of psychiatric care in Oman while fostering research and education across all sectors.
Dr. Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi
Conference & Scientific Chair
Psychiatrist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Advancing excellence in psychiatric practice.
OPS2026 brought together pre-conference workshops on 17 July and a full scientific programme on 18 July, exploring contemporary developments in neuroplasticity and mood disorders.
Leading international faculty
Nine international faculty lead plenary sessions on neuroplasticity, mood disorders and contemporary psychiatry, plus four hands-on pre-conference workshops.
Professor Elisa Brietzke
Queen's University, Canada
Professor Claudio Soares
Queen's University, Canada
Professor Gustavo H. Vázquez
Queen's University, Canada
Professor Tarek Qassem
Maudsley Health, UAE
Assistant Professor Zerak Al-Salihy
Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar
Dr. Deemah Al-Ateeq
Princess Nourah University, KSA
Dr. Maha Al Ali
Al Jalila Children's Hospital, Dubai
Dr. Zainab Imam
Sidra Medicine, Qatar
Dr. Najat Alzbeidi
SEHA, Abu Dhabi
Sheraton Oman Hotel, Muscat
Both conference days take place at the Sheraton Oman Hotel in Muscat, a short drive from Muscat International Airport. Directions, accommodation options and ideas for exploring Oman before or after the conference are on our travel page.
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