August 2025

Connect & Excel: Transforming MENA Health Research Excellence

Build WHO-standard health research capabilities with culturally-informed training designed for MENA organisations.

Led by Dr. Celine Tabche, Co-Director WHO Collaborating Centre, Imperial College London

BUILDING RESEARCH EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE GCC

WHO-Standard Training Tailored for Your Context:

Government Agencies: Research capacity building aligned with national health priorities
Academic Institutions: Faculty development with international best practices
Healthcare Organisations: Evidence-based approaches for quality improvement and innovation
Non-Profit Organisations: Research methodologies for program evaluation and impact measurement

HOW TO EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP:

1. Initial Consultation - Discuss your research capacity needs (30 minutes, complimentary)

2. Program Design - We develop training suited to your organisational context

3. Implementation - Flexible delivery options to fit your schedule

Contact us to discuss your requirements

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Our inaugural "Connect & Excel" program in July 2025 successfully combined World Health Organisation excellence with regional expertise.

Note from Director of Training Excellence:

"The Ariyad team has a passion to support the next generation of early-career researchers across the MENA region. The Connect + Excel programme came about through conversations between Celine Tabche and the Ariyad Directors, about the needs and challenges we saw researchers experiencing. We tailor-made this five-day programme to bolster students' ability to provide high-quality research evidence, and to support them to thrive emotionally and professionally in an increasingly complex landscape."

Dr. Fran Harkness

Co-founder & Director of Training Excellence

Learn more about our team.,

Program Leadership

Lead Facilitator: Dr. Celine Tabche
Co-Director WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, Imperial College London

Expert Facilitators Team: Dr. Fran Harkness, Dr. Allan Radaic, Dr. Anastasia Koveza, Dr. Meryem Cicek, Dr. Ahmed Alsaleh

Comprehensive 5-Day Program Structure

• Day 1: Global and Regional Research Priorities and Challenges

• Day 2: Early Leaders - Defining Your Niche and Impact

• Day 3: Finding Your Voice - How to Get Published and Read

• Day 4: Research Quality and Governance Globally

• Day 5: Authentic Networking

Format: Morning lectures (3 hours) + afternoon portfolio studios (2 hours)
Total: 25 hours direct training plus personalised mentorship

Participant Success:

"This program was transformative. The clear structure, daily portfolio workshops, and one-to-one mentoring helped me gain clarity on my research direction and equipped me with tools and confidence to excel." - Program Participant.

Every participant developed a comprehensive professional portfolio:

• Research proposals addressing real MENA challenges

• Client research briefs for industry partners

• Evidence-based policy summaries with infographics

• Publication-ready materials with journal strategies

• Personal career roadmaps using Ikigai philosophy

• Strategic networking plans identifying key collaborators

• Research governance improvement tools

• Multi-channel communication strategies

The Ariyad Approach

Our program's distinctive features:

• Cultural Authenticity: Local bioethics understanding with international standards

• Practical Application: Every session produces immediately usable outputs

• Regional Network Building: Lasting professional relationships and collaboration

• Government Alignment: Supporting national vision goals and development priorities

WHO Standards in Regional Context

Dr. Celine Tabche's leadership delivered:

• WHO Competency-Based Approach

• Regional relevance adapted for MENA contexts

• Government-proven approaches (Saudi Ministry of Health experience)

• Imperial College London's academic excellence standards

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Custom Training Solutions

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• Needs assessment and curriculum design

• Flexible delivery options

• Ongoing mentorship support

Consulting & Advisory Services

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• Research project design and implementation

• Policy development and strategic advisory

• International partnership facilitation

A Note from Our Founder

"Our first 'Connect & Excel' program validates our vision of combining international excellence with regional authenticity. The powerful synergy created when local expertise meets global standards is just the beginning. Our goal is to transform the GCC and wider EMRO into a region known for research excellence, where every training program strengthens our collective capacity to address health challenges facing our communities."

Dr. Ahmed Alsaleh
Founder & Managing Director, Ariyad Consultancy

Contact Information

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