Dr. Omalkhair Abulkhair, Chairperson of the Scientific Committee would like to give thanks those who have submitted abstracts.

Submission of new abstracts starting 1st of December 2009, shall not be honored anymore. Furthermore, the best three (3) abstracts are awarded with prizes:

• 1st Place: SAR 10,000.00
• 2nd Place: SAR 5,000.00
• 3rd Place: SAR 3,000.00

From the 17 abstracts received from all over the Middle East and North Africa, the following were selected as the best abstracts presented:

1. Dr. Dalal M. Al-Tamimi [1st Prize]
2. Dr. Iman Al Shamsi [2nd Prize]
3. Dr. Mohammed Al Harbi [3rd Prize]
4. Dr. Samy El-Bedawy [4th Prize]