Welcome Message

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the second Middle East symposium of pediatric otolaryngology (MESPO). A meeting for surgeons and healthcare providers taking care of sick children.

The scientific committee have put together a great program filled with discussions and debates which will bring colleagues from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, gulf, and Middle East together; and perhaps come up with recommendations and practice guidelines for our region.

We looked forward to seeing you in Jeddah.

Overview

Dates

October 23-25, 2025.

Format

The congress will be held in-person.

Venue

Le Meridien Al Khobar

Address

Corniche Road, Al-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia

Liability and Insurance

The Congress Secretariat and Organizer’s cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.

Weather

During 23–25 October in Al Khobar, the average daily temperatures typically range from a high of around 34–35°C to a low of about 28°C, and after dark they usually drop to around 27°C. Keep in mind, these are average values, and some days may feel even warmer.

October in Al Khobar is generally hot and stable, with almost no rainfall. You can expect plenty of sunshine, creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere.

Currency

Local currency is the Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR). International credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are all accepted in Saudi Arabia. Exchange offices and ATM machines are available throughout Saudi Arabia.

The official currency of the congress is the dollar ($).

For exchange rates: www.xe.com

Time

Saudi Arabia is in the Arabian Standard Time Zone, which is 3 hours forward Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).

Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Saudi Arabia, which maintains its 3 hours’ difference from GMT throughout the year.

Safety and Security

Follow the same rules of safety that you follow while travelling anywhere else with respect to using hotel safe deposit boxes and keeping travel documents safe.

  • When in public places, keep them in your hotel or with you all the time when moving about.
  • Always carry the hotel address with you when you leave the hotel.
  • Do not leave bags/mobile phones unattended.
Language

The official language of the MESPO 2025 Congress is English.
English and Saudi Arabic are the most widely spoken languages in KSA.

Clothing

During the entire meeting, attire will be informal.

Electricity

You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely whilst abroad.

For Saudi Arabia the associated plug is type G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Saudi Arabia operates on a 230V supply voltage and 60Hz.

                                   Type G 

Useful Telephone Numbers

Police: 999
Civil Defense: 998
Roads Security: 996
Traffic: 993
Passports: 992
Public Security: 989
Meteorology: 988
Red Crescent: 997
Water Emergency: 939
Electricity Emergency: 933

Contact Us
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Attendees must first add the “Conference” ticket before selecting any workshop or addon tickets.
If addon tickets are added without the mandatory Conference ticket, the registration will not be considered valid, and any payment will be declined and refunded back to your account.

Attendees must first add the “Conference” ticket before selecting any workshop or addon tickets.
If addon tickets are added without the mandatory Conference ticket, the registration will not be considered valid, and any payment will be declined and refunded back to your account.

Attendees must first add the “Conference” ticket before selecting any workshop or addon tickets.
If addon tickets are added without the mandatory Conference ticket, the registration will not be considered valid, and any payment will be declined and refunded back to your account.