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Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group

Over a Decade of Empowering Healthcare Professionals Across the Gulf to Prevent and Manage Diabetic Foot Complications Through Science, Training, and Collaboration.

Our Story

The Gulf Diabetic Foot Working Group (GDFWG) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to transforming diabetic foot care across the Arabian Gulf. Established on December 25, 2012, and officially launched on November 14, 2013, during the 4th International Diabetic Foot Conference in Dubai, UAE, GDFWG bridges the gap between scientific research, clinical practice, and regional health policy.  We represent a unified regional alliance spanning six member countries United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman.

Diabetic foot complications present a complex medical challenge that demands seamless collaboration across specialties. GDFWG brings together a multidisciplinary network of leading endocrinologists, diabetologists, vascular surgeons, podiatrists, wound care specialists, primary care physicians, and researchers. By fostering cross-border dialogue and sharing clinical insights, we ensure that healthcare providers across the GCC are equipped with modern, standardised protocols. 

Non-Profit & Mission-Led

Dedicated entirely to improving patient outcomes through unbiased, non-commercial clinical leadership.

Evidence-Based Practice

Every initiative, guideline, and protocol is rooted in global clinical standards and cutting-edge research.

Education-Driven Impact

Empowering thousands of GCC healthcare professionals through certified courses and regional conferences.

15+

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES & COURSES

6,000+

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TRAINED

3

Publications

6

GCC COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

The Leadership

Team

Our Mission

To eliminate preventable diabetic foot complications through evidence-based research, accredited medical education, regional collaboration, and proactive community engagement across the Gulf states.

Our Vision

To serve as the definitive regional authority driving excellence, innovation, and standardized care in diabetic foot management across the GCC.

Our Values

We are guided by clinical excellence, regional GCC collaboration, and patient-centered integrity, empowering healthcare professionals through continuous education to prevent diabetic foot complications across the Gulf.