In the name of Allah, most gracious, most merciful. On behalf of SASEM 2020 Scientific Committee, it is an honor & a privilege to welcome you all to the Saudi Arabian Society of Emergency Medicine 5th International Scientific Assembly (SASEM 2020), this time around, in the vibrant Eastern Region. Endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM), and the European Society of Emergency Medicine (EuSEM), this 5th scientific assembly is the largest Emergency Medicine event in the country. This conference goes to the heart of all matters related to Emergency Medicine, allowing you to hear and meet those at the forefront of our practice. It brings together some highly respected internationally renowned speakers. Some of whom travelled from the other edge of the globe, some travelled from the other edges of the country, and some were just around the corner, but they chose to spend their precious time to share their knowledge & expertise with you & me. While much progress has already happened in the field of Emergency Medicine ever since its inception in Saudi Arabia, this year 2020 marks the important and ambitious national transformation program. This is where the theme "Make ‘EM Happen" takes its special importance. You are invited to be stimulated and enriched by the latest in Emergency Medicine research and clinical practice, while delving in presentations surrounding transformative care provided by a variety of disciplines. It is events like this, where we can learn about outstanding strides in delivering the most authentic and supportive care to our patients. We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful, dynamic, and international city of Khobar. We hope you will find SASEM 2020 and your stay in Khobar enjoyable, valuable, and memorable!

SASEM 2020 comes back to alkhubar, SASEM 2020 will be an ideal platform to share knowledge, exchange experience, network and strengthen collaboration among experts coming from all over the world.

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is with great honor that we welcome you all to SASEM 2020. This 5th version of the assembly will be hosted in Al Khobar, an urban city located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf. A city that maintains a great infrastructure, which is necessary for a commercial city and offers a lot of recreational and cultural sites. We are happy that this will be the first Emergency conference to be held in the Kingdom after the evolution and granting of the tourist Visa for international attendees. We promise our international and national attendees that we are preparing an enriched scientific program, as well as an amazing program to explore the cities and culture of the Eastern Province of the Kingdom. As we work on improving our knowledge in the field of Emergency Medicine, we also promote health and well-being. We encourage our attendees and their families to sign-up for the “Fun Run”, where everyone can get fit, challenge themselves, raise awareness and funds for a good cause. Become part of the family, run for fun, and make ‘EM happen!

SASEM 2020 comes back to alkhubar, SASEM 2020 will be an ideal platform to share knowledge, exchange experience, network and strengthen collaboration among experts coming from all over the world.