On behalf of the Dubai Health Authority and the Government of Dubai, it gives me immense pleasure to welcome the delegates of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference & Exhibition - Dubai Derma 2012 which is scheduled to be held on March 27 - 29 at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

With Dubai’s growing reputation as a global destination, the Dubai Health Authority, the strategic health authority for the Emirate of Dubai, strives to uphold the country’s medical tourism which is a catalyst for growth and innovation in the healthcare market. Dubai DERMA 2012 complements this objective as it brings the very best healthcare professionals and unfold the best practices in the fi eld of dermatology.

As evidenced in the previous years, Dubai Derma constantly provides high-quality courses, conferences and workshops which meet the continuing education requirements of dermatologists and professionals in this field.

With this, I would like to welcome everyone to join us in this scientifi c endeavor - Dubai Derma 2012!

H.E. Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid
Director General
Dubai Health Authority
Dubai – UAE