I am delighted to welcome you to the 21st Annual Meeting of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology (10 – 12 April, 2026), at the Intercontinental Dubai Festival City, UAE. We are proud to have over 100 speakers regionally and internationally joining us to share their expertise and knowledge with the audience. The scientific program at this year’s congress will include all branches within our growing specialty: Otology and Neurotology, Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic Surgery as well as Audio-Vestibular Medicine.