The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has officially recognized the Radiological Society of Saudi Arabia (RSSA) on Monday. The recognition was announced by Dr. Sattam Lingawi, president of the society, at the inauguration of the Fourth International Conference on Radiology in Jeddah. Osama Al-Tayeb, President of King Abdul Aziz University, inaugurated the four-day conference on behalf of Prince Mishal Bin Majed, Governor of Jeddah. Lingawi confirmed that the ESR's recognition comes as an appreciation from the international society to the RSSA despite the society's young age. “The ESR's support didn't stop at the recognition,” he said. “It also granted free membership to all members of the RSSA to encourage them to keep up their efforts in improving radiology technology at all levels.” “Our efforts have been widely recognized nationally and internationally. This is clearly reflected by the support for the society's local scientific activities and by the international recognition.” RSSA is also a founding member of the Pan Arab Association of Radiological Societies (PAARS) and currently chairs its council, he added. He also said that in the past three conferences, international contribution had exceeded 60 speakers in different radiological subspecialties, with contributions from the US, Canada, the UK, France, Switzerland, Germany, Korea and India. “Contribution from Arab radiological societies has also enriched our scientific programs with speakers from Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar,” he said. He pointed out that the conference will discuss more than 40 topics, presented by professors and specialists from eminent international universities, besides speakers from Saudi Arabia and GCC countries. “All these topics will mainly focus on the latest in radiology as an important scientific field,” he addad. Lingawi also revealed the scientific program of the conference, which included a number of training workshops for participants. “International lecturers will give out courses to some 1,500 partakers in this conference. Patients will benefit from the outcome of these workshops and lectures,” he said. __
