Dubai, The “Beyond the Scale Community Day 2026” witnessed an impressive turnout of over 960 participants, in a distinguished community-focused event aimed at raising awareness about obesity as a complex disease that requires scientific understanding and collective action, held under the slogan:
Together against obesity for a healthier life
The event focused on fostering comprehensive discussions on obesity from multiple medical and health perspectives, alongside delivering educational lectures on understanding the human body and metabolism, providing attendees with deeper insights into the scientific drivers of obesity and emphasizing the importance of treating it as a medical condition requiring proper diagnosis, management, and care.
The scientific program featured contributions from leading experts, including Dr. Adel Al Sajwani and Dr. Yanal Salam, who delivered specialized lectures that enriched the program and highlighted modern, evidence-based approaches to obesity management.
Strategic partners played a key role in the success of the event, led by Eli Lilly, alongside leading pharmacy chains including Aster Pharmacies, Medicina Pharmacies, Al Manara Pharmacies, Life Pharmacy, Al Thiqa Pharmacies, Al Ain Pharmacies, and Ibn Sina Pharmacies. Their contributions included providing on-site medical consultations and promoting awareness that obesity is a disease that requires evidence-based treatment and care.
The event stood out for its interactive atmosphere, combining community engagement with health education, and contributed to reshaping public perceptions on obesity, encouraging prevention, early intervention, and healthier lifestyle choices grounded in scientific understanding.
The event was organized by iConference, a leading company dedicated to supporting healthcare education, collaboration, and innovation across the region.
“Beyond the Scale Community Day 2026” represents an important milestone in advancing community health awareness and reinforces the message that addressing obesity is a shared responsibility requiring collaboration between individuals, healthcare professionals, and institutions to achieve a healthier life for all.