Women's Wellness in Focus at GCC Menopause Summit 2025

The GCC Menopause Summit is set to return for its second edition on October 23, 2025 at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library. This year's event promises a larger venue with both indoor and outdoor activities, focusing on women's health and wellbeing before and after menopause.

Attendees can expect workshops covering fitness, nutrition, careers, and more. The summit aims to empower individuals with knowledge, challenge societal taboos, and drive meaningful change in the region.

Visitors will have access to a comprehensive agenda featuring panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. Business leaders, healthcare facilitators, and advocates will share the latest data and insights.

This will equip attendees with the necessary resources to navigate perimenopause and menopause effectively. The summit seeks to address the gap in physicians' understanding of menopause diagnosis and management.

This year marks the formal launch of the GCC Menopause Hub, a digital platform developed by the summit's organisers. The hub is dedicated to championing women's health by offering trusted resources and fostering a supportive community.

It advocates for a society that celebrates women at every life stage. Sharon James, Co-Founder of the GCC Menopause Hub, emphasis the importance of addressing menopause as a workplace, healthcare, and societal issue.

Maureen Bannerman, Co-Founder of the GCC Menopause Hub, highlights their mission to tackle stigma and increase open conversations about menopause. She stresses that every woman deserves to thrive through midlife and beyond.

By encouraging younger women to understand their bodies early on, they aim to prepare them for a healthier menopause journey.

Menopause typically occurs around age 51 but can affect women as early as their 30s. Beyond physical changes, it poses psychological challenges as well.

A recent Middle East survey revealed a significant gap in physicians' knowledge regarding menopause management. This underscores an urgent need for more training within the medical community.

Dr. Aagje Bais, MD, PhD, Consultant Gynaecology and Medical Advisor to the GCC Menopause Summit states: "The first GCC Menopause Summit marked a pivotal moment in opening up crucial conversations around women's midlife health in our region."

Dr. Bais notes that many women feel unprepared for perimenopause's physical and emotional changes due to misinformation or stigma.

The 2025 GCC Menopause Summit is supported by sponsors such as King's College Hospital London - Dubai, BinSina Pharmacy, Holland & Barrett, CIPD Middle East, and Mywillbe. Community partners include organisations like the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai and Soroptimist International Gulf Dubai.

The summit provides an essential platform for challenging misinformation by offering evidence-based information while fostering open dialogue. Early bird tickets are available at AED 199 through www.thegccmenopausehub.com.