May 15-17, 2008 Stella Grand Hotel - Ain Sokhna  Red Sea - Egypt www.meduog,.com  Friday, May 4, 2007: Opening Ceremony and Dr. Zahy Hawass Lecture The opening reception will be arranged on May 4, 2007 at the ball room of the hotel Timing 19.00 - 20.00 including speeches by congress organizers Prof. Dr. Mohamed Momtaz and Prof. Rawya Ezzat to be followed by a speech by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, the Dean of Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine and Prof. Dr. Aly Abdelrahman, the President of Cairo University. Dr. Zahy Hawwas; the world-renowned archaeologist, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Director of Excavations at Giza, Saqqara and the Bahariya, will deliver a speech about Medicine in Pharaonic Egypt and Recent Discoveries. Dr. Hawass’s dynamic personality and extensive knowledge have sparked global interest in Ancient Egypt. He has brought the world of the pharaohs into the homes and hearts of people all over the world A cocktail reception will be thrawn at 20.00-20.30 with the formal opening of the technical and scientific exhibition.  Friday, May 4, 2007: Naseer Shamma Night   Sponsored by Al Nada Hospital Naseer Shamma will perform accompanied by Al Eion group at the Cairo Marriott Hotel from 20.30-21.30 Naseer Shamma, is a renowned Arab Iraqi musician and oud player. He was born in 1963 in Kut, a village on the Tigris River. He began studying the oud at the age of 12 in Baghdad, following in the footsteps of Jamil and Munir Bashir. In 1985, Shamma played his own compositions at his first concert, attended by several renowned Iraqi artists. He received his diploma from the Baghdad Academy of Music in 1987. He began to teach oud after three years at the academy, as well as continuing his own studies. Shamma has composed music for films, plays and television. Between 1993 and 1998 he taught oud the Higher Institute of Music in Tunisia, and in 1999 he took the post of Director of the Arab Centre for the Oud in Cairo. He performs on the oud in a manner which combines traditional methods with his own modern compositions.  Saturday, May 5, 2007:  Pyramids Gala Dinner An exclusive Arabian night on the pyramids with live shows, camel back riding, belly dancer, oriental music and an exclusive dinner. Bedouin dinner at the pyramids. Bus transfer from your hotel to Giza area, directly to the feet of the pyramids. Upon arrival a caravan consisting of Camels, Horses and Horses carriage will be ready where you can enjoy the experience of these transportation means in the desert .The caravan will be surrounded by Arabian Guards carrying fire torches up to the Bedouin Tent. Surrounded by the scent of the pharos, you will be entertained by an Arabian Zaffa including Mezmar-Kerab & Berougi followed by the horse dance and the fire-eaters. When stepping inside the tent you will be surrounded by a completely Arabian setup that includes low seats and brass tables. An oriental musical takht will be entertaining you all night. Serving you all through the night will be professional staff and chefs wearing their oriental customs. While enjoying our buffet you will be entertained by a professional folkloric show that includes the Tanura performance, dance show and a belly dancer