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Where expertise meets possibility.
The right people can change what comes next.
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01 / About MANARASCIENCE · TECHNOLOGY · ENGINEERING · MATHEMATICS
MANARA is a strategic ecosystem guidance and intelligence platform helping students, researchers, scientists, healthcare professionals, and entrepreneurs navigate the UAE and GCC across academia, biotechnology, healthcare, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
We bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by making the regional ecosystem easier to understand, access, and navigate. Through curated insights, relevant events, opportunity alerts, and strategic guidance, MANARA helps individuals make informed decisions, identify pathways for growth, and turn their potential into meaningful contributions.
More than a platform, MANARA is a strategic safe net—connecting people with the knowledge, resources, and ecosystem connections they need to build their next chapter with confidence.
Because talent needs more than opportunity. It needs direction, access, and the right ecosystem to thrive.
MANARA / CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER
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Meaningful connections
Meet scientists, researchers and professionals in your field. Build your network across the UAE.
02 / Why become a MANARA member?CONNECTED BY CURIOSITY
Why become a MANARA member?
Wherever you are in your journey, a meaningful connection can open a new direction.
Grow your expertise
Discover training, workshops and opportunities to exchange knowledge.
Apply for membership↗Build your network
Connect with people and organisations across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Apply for membership↗03 / Events
Good things happen when we meet.
Conversations, conferences and experiences from across our community.
MANARA / DISCOVER
What are you looking for?
Describe your interest in Arabic or English. Search events, opportunities, volunteering and training together.
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Vascular medicine and limb salvage, including diabetic foot care, venous disease and multidisciplinary treatment. Pre-conference workshop on 6 November; main conference and workshops on 7–8 November. See the organiser for registration categories and fees.
Four days of keynotes, panel discussions and masterclasses on longevity and regenerative medicine, connecting clinicians, researchers, innovators and investors.
Scientific sessions on diabetes, endocrinology, obesity and metabolic health for clinicians, researchers and allied health professionals. Includes clinical discussions and workshops. Paid registration; check the official page for current categories and rates.
Researchers in single-cell and spatial biology meet for scientific exchange, workshops and collaboration.
Military and civilian healthcare professionals, researchers and educators gather at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi for operational medicine, disaster response and medical innovation. The programme spans 9–13 November 2026: workshops on 9 November, followed by the congress and exhibition on 10–13 November. Congress registration is paid; exhibition registration is free. Workshops require separate registration. Check the official registration page for current rates and eligibility.
A conference and exhibition exploring healthy longevity, biotechnology, regenerative medicine, personalised wellness and AI in healthcare. Connect with healthcare leaders, researchers, innovators and investors. Consult the organiser for pass options, fees and the latest programme.
04 / OpportunitiesTHE NEXT OPEN DOOR
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Membership requires human approval. No subscription payments during the pilot. Approved members earn points through verified activities; rewards are offered when available.
05 / Our peopleTHE PEOPLE BEHIND THE LIGHT
A human network, built by humans.
The people lighting the way for scientists.
Rasha Msallam
Founder
Claudia Fuentes
Volunteer
Bilkis Amthaniwala
Volunteer
Nada Alwafai
Volunteer
06 / Let’s connectLET’S START A CONVERSATION
Your next chapter starts with a hello.
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