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WELCOME LETTER

Dr. Naser Al-Juwaisri

Conference Chairman

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the RPD Workshop on: Radiation Protection: A New Vision Towards Healthy and Safe Environment, taking place on 11th, 12th and 13th of November 2025 in Kuwait.

This three-day event brings together distinguished experts, professionals, and stakeholders from across the field to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore new perspectives in radiation protection. The workshop is designed to highlight both the scientific and ethical foundations of radiation protection, as well as its vital applications in medicine, industry, and environmental safety.

The program is thoughtfully designed with sessions led by internationally recognized speakers, providing an opportunity to reflect on current challenges, discuss innovative approaches, and strengthen our collective vision for a safer and healthier future. It is not only a platform for learning but also a forum to foster collaboration, inspire dialogue, and advance sustainable solutions that protect both people and the environment.

We are honored to host this meeting at the Millennium Hotel, Kuwait, a venue that reflects the spirit of excellence and hospitality that Kuwait is renowned for. We are confident that this setting will provide a conducive environment for networking and fruitful exchanges of ideas.

We look forward to your active participation and contributions to the discussions. Your expertise and insights are invaluable in making this event a success. Together, let us advance the boundaries of knowledge and improve the lives of those we serve.

Thank you for joining us, and we wish you an engaging and rewarding experience at the meeting.

Warm regards.

AGENDA

Day 1 | Tuesday, 11 November 2025

The System of Radiological Protection

Moderators: Eng. Fadel Ghoulom

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 10:00

Opening Ceremony

10:00 - 10:45

The System of Radiological Protection: Past, Present and, Future.

Virginia Tsapaki

10:45 - 11:30

The System of Radiological Protection and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Virginia Tsapaki

11:30 - 12:30

Prayer Break

12:30 - 13:15

Vancouver Call for Action: What we are supposed to do

Mohammad Maarafi

13:15 - 14:00

The Ethical Foundations of the System of Radiological Protection

Jim Malone

14:00 - 15:00

Lunch Break

15:00 - 15:45

The Needs to update “Kuwait Radiation Protection Law 131 year 1977”

Ammar Almosawi

15:45 - 16:30

Kuwait Basic Safety Standards (Min. Dec. 225 year 2003) and IAEA GSR part 3

Abdullah Alsallal

16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

Abraham Issac

Ammar Almosawi

Salem Al Azmi

Day 1 | Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

The System of Radiological Protection

Moderator: Eng. Fadel Ghoulom

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 10:00

Opening Ceremony

10:00 - 10:45

The System of Radiological Protection: Past, Present and, Future.

Virginia Tsapaki

10:45 - 11:30

The System of Radiological Protection and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Virginia Tsapaki

11:30 - 12:30

Prayer Break

12:30 - 13:15

Vancouver Call for Action: What we are supposed to do

Mohammad Maarafi

13:15 - 14:00

The Ethical Foundations of the System of Radiological Protection

Jim Malone

14:00 - 15:00

Lunch Break

15:00 - 15:45

The Needs to update “Kuwait Radiation Protection Law 131 year 1977”

Ammar Almosawi

15:45 - 16:30

Kuwait Basic Safety Standards (Min. Dec. 225 year 2003) and IAEA GSR part 3

Abdullah Alsallal

16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

Abraham Issac

Ammar Almosawi

Salem Al Azmi

Day 2 | Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Radiation Protection in Medicine

Moderator: Eng. Khalq AlOstath

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:45

Environmental Sustainability in Radiology: A Call for Action

Virginia Tsapaki

9:45 - 10:30

Ethics in Radiological Protection for Patients in Medicine

Jim Malone

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:45

Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Protection of Patients

Madan Rehani

11:45 - 12:30

Prayer Break

12:30 - 13:15

Bonn call for Action: What we are Supposed to do

Jim Malone

13:15 - 14:00

Challenges of the New Era of Medical Imaging

Madan Rehani

14:00 - 15:00

Lunch Break

15:00 - 15:45

Kuwait Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) and New Trends

Madan Rehani

Virginia Tsapaki

Mohamed Shaaban

15:45 - 16:30

Special Lecture: The Visual Arts and Radiation Protection in Medicine

Jim Malone

16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

Abraham Issac

Ammar Almosawi

Salem Al Azmi

Day 2 | Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Radiation Protection in Medicine

Moderators:Eng. Khalq AlOstath

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:45

Environmental Sustainability in Radiology: A Call for Action

Virginia Tsapaki

9:45 - 10:30

Ethics in Radiological Protection for Patients in Medicine

Jim Malone

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:45

Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Protection of Patients

Madan Rehani

11:45 - 12:30

Prayer Break

12:30 - 13:15

Bonn call for Action: What we are Supposed to do

Jim Malone

13:15 - 14:00

Challenges of the New Era of Medical Imaging

Madan Rehani

14:00 - 15:00

Lunch Break

15:00 - 15:45

Kuwait Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) and New Trends

Madan Rehani

Virginia Tsapaki

Mohamed Shaaban

15:45 - 16:30

Special Lecture: The Visual Arts and Radiation Protection in Medicine

Jim Malone

16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

Abraham Issac

Ammar Almosawi

Salem Al Azmi

Day 3 | Thursday, 13 November 2025

Radiation Protection in Industry (NORM, Environmental Monitoring and NDT)

Moderators: Eng. Hani Yateem

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:45

Origin and Generation of NORM in Oil and Gas Industry

Mohammad Al-Masri

9:45 - 10:30

NORM Safe Handling and Monitoring

Mohammad Al-Masri

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:45

NORM Tools Decontamination and Disposal

Mohammad Al-Masri

11:45 - 12:30

Prayer Break

12:30 - 13:00

Kuwait's Experience to Deal with NORM from Oil and Gas Industry

Hassan Shams

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:30

Kuwait Environmental Radiation Monitoring Program

Darwish Almutiran

14:30 - 15:00

Role of Academic Institutions in Radiation Protection in the Public Domain in the Vicinity of the NORM Industries and Nuclear Facilities

Karunakara Naregundi

15:00 - 15:45

Carbon-14 Measurement and its Applications for Societal Benefits

Karunakara Naregundi

15:45 - 16:30

Safety Concerns in Industrial Radiography (NDT)

Mohamed Shaaban

16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

Abraham Issac

Ammar Almosawi

Salem Al Azmi

Day 3 | Thursday, 13 November 2025

Radiation Protection in Industry (NORM, Environmental Monitoring and NDT)

Moderators: Eng. Hani Yateem

Time

Topic

Speaker

8:00 - 9:00

Registration

9:00 - 9:45

Origin and Generation of NORM in Oil and Gas Industry

Mohammad Al-Masri

9:45 - 10:30

NORM Safe Handling and Monitoring

Mohammad Al-Masri

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 11:45

NORM Tools Decontamination and Disposal

Mohammad Al-Masri

11:45 - 12:30

Prayer Break

12:30 - 13:00

Kuwait's Experience to Deal with NORM from Oil and Gas Industry

Hassan Shams

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00

Kuwait Environmental Radiation Monitoring Program

Darwish Almutiran

15:00 - 15:45

Role of Academic Institutions in Radiation Protection in the Public Domain in the Vicinity of the NORM Industries and Nuclear Facilities

Karunakara Naregundi

15:45 - 16:30

Carbon-14 Measurement and its Applications for Societal Benefits

Karunakara Naregundi

15:45 - 16:30

Safety Concerns in Industrial Radiography (NDT)

Mohamed Shaaban

16:30 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

Abraham Issac

Ammar Almosawi

Salem Al Azmi

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SPEAKERS

International Speakers

Prof. Madan Mohan Rehani
Prof. Madan Mohan Rehani
Prof. Jim Malone
Prof. Jim Malone
Prof. Virginia Tsapaki
Prof. Virginia Tsapaki
Prof. Mohammed Said Al-Masri
Prof. Mohammed Said Al-Masri
Prof. Karunakara Naregundi
Prof. Karunakara Naregundi

Prof.Karunakara Naregundi

Prof.Madan Mohan Rehani

Prof.Mohammed Said Al Masri

Prof.Jim Malone

Prof.Virginia Tsapaki

Local Speakers

Prof. Darwish Saad Almutiran

Eng. Mohamed Shaaban

Dr. Hassan Shams

Mr. Abdullah AlSallal

Mr. Mohammad Maarafi

Mr. Ammar Almosawi

SPONSORS

VENUE

Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait

4th Ring Road, Abou Thar Al Ghafari St Safat, Salmiya

Nov 11 - Nov 13

Set near eateries in the bustling Salmiya district, this polished conference hotel is 10 km from the landmark Kuwait Towers and 19 km from Kuwait International Airport.