Prof. Aayed Al-Qahtani

Professor's effective participations

  • Launch of the first joint Saudi meeting between bariatric surgery and endocrinology specialists.

  • “La Ba’as” Ramadan Program, focused on raising awareness about chronic diseases during the holy month of Ramadan.

  • “Da’a wa Dawa’a” (Disease and Remedy) Program on the Saudi Al-Ekhbariya News Channel.

  • Health and anti-obesity articles published in prominent national newspapers and magazines, including: Al-Riyadh Newspaper, Al-Jazirah Newspaper, Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper, Al-Youm Newspaper, Al-Hayat Newspaper, Sayidaty Magazine, and Al-Eqtisadiah Newspaper.

  • Creation of pioneer animated films highlighting prominent unhealthy daily routines that lead to weight gain and obesity within Saudi families.

  • Weekly television reports and case coverages aimed at raising public awareness regarding obesity and its associated comorbidities.

  • Authored over 84 press articles focused on combating obesity across major national newspapers (Al-Riyadh, Al-Jazirah, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Youm, Al-Hayat, Sayidaty, Al-Eqtisadiah).

  • Production of the first 3D animated films dedicated to fighting obesity, utilized to shed light on key behavioral habits causing obesity in the Saudi family.

  • Supervision of the weekly “Ya Hala” TV program, featuring case reports and surgical insights to boost awareness about obesity and related health conditions.

 

Organizer of the First Saudi Consensus Meeting between Bariatric Surgery and Endocrinology Specialists, aimed at establishing national guidelines on the role of gastrointestinal surgery in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. International experts in bariatric medicine, endocrinology, and bariatric surgery were selected as panel members to present their clinical consensus and insights.