Day One
Conference Speakers (Session One) Morning Period 11:00am - 12:40pm
Dr. Najat Aoun Saliba
Co-founder and Director of Beirut Madinati.
Founder and Director of the Environment Academy.
Position:
Professor of Analytical and Atmospheric Chemistry at the American University of Beirut.
Workshop Paper:
Environmental Policies and Legislation.
11:00am - 11:19am
Ms. Rawan Al-Enezi
Position:
Director General of the General Administration of Animal Health.
Workshop Paper:
Livestock and its Impact on Enhancing Psychological Balance and Individual and Societal Well-being.
11:20am - 11:39am
Mr. Khalid Al-Dawod
Position: Managing Director and CEO of NATPET.
Founder and CEO of Energy Efficiency Era.
Workshop Paper: Sustainability and Energy Management: The Business Case for Innovation and Efficiency.
11:20am - 11:40am
Dr. Majda Mohammed Aburas
Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Goal 15 (Life on Land) of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Position:
Founder and Chairperson of the Saudi Environment Society.
Workshop Paper:
Environment, Nature, and Psychological Support.
12:00pm - 12:19pm
Dr. Ed Bracher
CEO of Dogs for Good.
Position: Member of the Board of Trustees at Assistance Dogs UK.
Workshop Paper: Developing animal-assisted therapeutic services with a specific focus on psychological support and the impact on beneficiaries.
12:20pm - 12:40pm
Conference Speakers (Session Two) Evening Period 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Dr. Ayman Awad Mahmoud El Sharkawy
Position:
Executive Director of the Pet Program at Desouk Veterinary Hospital.
Workshop Paper:
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) for Individuals with Special Needs.
2:00pm - 2:19pm
Ms. Nada Al-Jadani
Psychologist.
Position:
Psychologist at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Certified Trainer, and Therapist at the Labayh App.
Workshop Paper:
Nature's Healers: The Impact of Plants and Animals on Mental Health.
2:20pm - 2:39pm
Dr. Vera Lantelme-Faisan
Equine-Assisted Physiotherapy, Early Physiotherapy Care, International and European Cooperation.
Position:
President of the Federation of Equine Education and Therapy International (HETI).
Workshop Paper:
Human and Equine Welfare in Equine-Assisted Services.
2:40pm - 2:59pm
Dr. Rahma Ali Al-Rashidi
Senior Psychologist.
Position:
Vice Head of the Psychological Services Department at Erada and Mental Health Complex.
Workshop Paper:
Integrative Psychological Therapy through Agriculture and Pets: Modern Insights and Effective Applications.
3:00pm - 3:19pm
Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Ahmed Omran
Agriculture and Environment.
Position: Chairman of the Board of Sustainability and Carbon Solutions - Toronto, Canada.
Workshop Paper: Water Memory and its impact on animals, plants, and humans, and the environmental and psychological effects.
3:20pm - 3:40pm
Day Two
Conference Speakers (Session One) Morning Period 9:00am - 12:00pm
Abdullah Fahad Ali Al-Fuhaid
Position:
Assistant Director of the Animal Welfare Department.
Workshop Paper:
The Added Value of Animal Welfare.
9:00am - 9:19am
Prof. Dr. Selcuk Akpinar
Research, Adaptive Horseback Riding, and Equine-Assisted Learning.
Position:
Board Member of the Federation of Equine Education and Therapy International (HETI).
Workshop Paper:
Proof of Concepts: Evidence-Based Results and Research-Based Approaches in Equine-Assisted Services.
9:20am - 9:39am
Eng. Samar Mamdouh Hasballah
Position:
President of the Dalil Al-Khair Development Foundation.
Member of the Environment Committee at the Syndicate of Engineers.
Workshop Paper:
Green Empowerment.
9:40am - 9:59am
Dr. Ayman Awad Mahmoud El Sharkawy
Position:
Executive Director of the Pet Program at Desouk Veterinary Hospital.
Workshop Paper:
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) for Individuals with Special Needs.
10:00am - 10:19am
Dr. Alexandra Stergiou
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Research.
Position:
Vice President of the Federation of Equine Education and Therapy International (HETI).
Workshop Paper:
Human and Equine Welfare in Equine-Assisted Services.
10:20am - 10:39am
Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Amri
Clinical Psychology Consultant.
Position: Psychotherapist at the Ministry of Health.
Workshop Paper: From Reality to the Brain: How Nature Changes Your Mood and Behavior.
10:40am - 10:59am
Dr. Abdulrahman Obaid Al-Azmi
Associate Professor of Psychology.
Position: Associate Professor of Psychological Counseling.
Workshop Paper: Your Silent Doctor from a Psychological Support Perspective.
11:00am - 11:19am
Dr. Ed Bracher
CEO of Dogs for Good.
Position: Trustee Member of Assistance Dogs UK.
Workshop Paper: Developing Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Services with a specific focus on psychological support and the impact on beneficiaries.
12:20pm - 12:39pm
Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Ahmed Omran
Agriculture and Environment.
Position: Chairman of the Board of Sustainability and Carbon Solutions - Toronto, Canada.
Workshop Paper: Water Memory and its impact on animals, plants, and humans, and the environmental and psychological effects.
11:40am - 12:00pm
Conference Speakers (Session Two) Evening Period 2:00pm - 3:41pm
Dr. Mohammed Qasim Omar Yousef
Veterinary Epidemiologist.
Position:
National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (WEQAA) – Makkah Region Branch.
Workshop Paper:
Zoonotic Diseases Between Humans and Pets and How to Prevent Them.
2:00pm - 2:19pm
Dr. Alexandra Stergiou
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Research.
Position:
Vice President of the Federation of Equine Education and Therapy International (HETI).
Workshop Paper:
Human and Equine Welfare in Equine-Assisted Services.
2:20pm - 2:39pm
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Naguib El-Sabbouh
Position: Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Cairo University.
Workshop Paper: Horticultural Therapy for Mood Disorders.
2:40pm - 2:59pm
Prof. Dr. Selcuk Akpinar
Research, Adaptive Horseback Riding, and Equine-Assisted Learning.
Position:
Board Member of the Federation of Equine Education and Therapy International (HETI).
Workshop Paper:
Proof of Concepts: Evidence-Based Results and Research-Based Approaches in Equine-Assisted Services.
3:00pm - 3:20pm
Ms. Samiha Mesbah Ibrahim Abdullah
PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Cairo University.
Position:
School Psychologist.
Workshop Paper:
Horticultural Therapy and Mental Health for the Elderly.
3:21pm - 3:41pm
Day Three
Conference Speakers (Panel Session) Morning Period 10:00am - 1:00pm
Dr. Abdussalam bin Sadiq Al-Shuraimi
Session Chair
Veterinarian.
Entity: Agricultural Company.
Dr. Ed Bracher
CEO of Dogs for Good.
Position: Trustee Member of Assistance Dogs UK.
Workshop Paper: Developing Animal-Assisted Therapeutic Services with a specific focus on psychological support and the impact on beneficiaries.
Dr. Ayman Awad Mahmoud El Sharkawy
Position:
Executive Director of the Pet Program at Desouk Veterinary Hospital.
Workshop Paper:
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) for People with Special Needs.
Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Amri
Clinical Psychology Consultant.
Position: Psychotherapist at the Ministry of Health.
Workshop Paper: From Reality to the Brain: How Nature Changes Your Mood and Behavior.
Dr. Alexandra Stergiou
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, and Research.
Position:
Vice President of the Federation of Equine Education and Therapy International (HETI).
Workshop Paper:
Human and Equine Welfare in Equine-Assisted Services.
Dr. Majda Mohammed Aburas
Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Goal 15 (Life on Land) of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Position:
Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Environment Society.
Workshop Paper:
Environment, Nature, and Psychological Support.
Ms. Rawan Al-Enezi
Position:
Director General of the General Administration of Animal Health.
Workshop Paper:
Livestock and its Impact on Enhancing Psychological Balance and Individual and Community Well-being.
Dr. Najat Aoun Saliba
Co-founder and Director of Beirut Madinati.
Founder and Director of the Environment Academy.
Position:
Professor of Analytical and Atmospheric Chemistry at the American University of Beirut.
Workshop Paper:
Environmental and Health Policies and Legislation.
Dr. Ashraf Mohammed Ahmed Omran
Agriculture and the Environment.
Position: Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sustainability and Carbon Solutions - Toronto, Canada.
Workshop Paper: Water Memory and its Impact on Animals, Plants, and Humans: Environmental and Psychological Effects.
Eng. Samar Mamdouh Hasballah
Position:
President of the Dalil Al-Khair Development Foundation.
Member of the Environment Committee at the Syndicate of Engineers.
Workshop Paper:
Green Empowerment.
Prof. Dr. Selcuk Akpinar
Research, Adaptive Horse Riding, Equine-Assisted Learning.
Position:
HETI Board Member.
Workshop Paper:
Proof of Concepts: Evidence-Based Results and Research-Based Approaches in Equine-Assisted Services.
Ms. Nada Al-Jadani
Psychologist.
Position:
Psychologist at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, Certified Trainer and Therapist at Labayh App.
Workshop Paper:
Nature's Healers: The Impact of Plants and Animals on Mental Health.
Mr. Khalid Al-Dawod
Position:
National Livestock Sector Manager at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Workshop Paper:
The Impact of Breeding and Nutrition Systems on Animal Behavior.
Dr. Abdulrahman Obaid Al-Azmi
Associate Professor of Psychology.
Position: Associate Professor of Psychological Counseling.
Workshop Paper: Your Silent Physician from a Psychological Support Perspective.
Forum Themes Conference Working Papers
Nature as Psychological Support
Using Houseplants and Pets as Tools to Support Mental Health
Family and Child Mental Health
Methods for Psychologically Supporting Children with Autism Through Interaction with Nature. Positive Parenting Vehicles Associated with a Healthy Home Environment
Home Gardening and Mental Health
Indoor Gardening as an Activity to Drain Anxiety and Stress. Home Garden Design
Promoting Relaxation and Psychological Balance.
Integration of Psychiatry and Veterinary Medicine
The Role of the Psychiatrist and Veterinarian in Improving the Human-Animal Relationship
Emotional Communication Skills Through the Care of Living Organisms
How Animal or Plant Care Develops a Sense of Responsibility and Empathy in
Children with Autism and the Elderly
Psychological and Environmental Sustainability
Sustainable Lifestyles that Support Psychological Balance and Enhance the Role of a Healthy Environment in Building Prosperous Communities
Roles
The Role of Plants and Pets in Psychological Support for Patients with Cancer, Autism, Diabetes, the Elderly, and Trauma
Legal Regulation of Pet Care
Legal Liability of Pet Owners for Damages Caused to Others
Criminal Protection of Pets
The Role of Government Authorities in Regulating the Acquisition and Care of Pets
Legal Oversight of the Online Pet Trade
Legal Considerations in Pet Experimental Research
Forum Objectives
Based on the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 towards a vibrant society and sustainable health
Empowering families and those interested in all that exists in nature to contribute to psychological support
Enhancing community awareness of the importance of mental health and the role of the natural environment (such as plants and pets) in psychological support and quality of life
Providing a platform for sponsors and those interested to showcase their products related to mental health and facilitating direct communication with the target audience
Highlighting high-quality and global practices that have brought about a qualitative shift in the lives of individuals with autism and mental illnesses
Highlighting investment opportunities in the sector of products and services related to agriculture, pets, and the sustainable environment, and encouraging the private sector to contribute in this direction
Enhancing community engagement through educational and experiential events to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application in the field of psychological care using plants and animals
The forum aims to integrate people with disabilities and all target groups in activities dedicated to psychological deafness, in coordination and cooperation with the entities participating in the forum
Creating an interactive and stimulating environment for the exchange of experiences among specialists in all natural sciences, contributing to the provision of applicable scientific recommendations
Strengthening partnerships between care centers and agricultural and medical entities to exchange expertise and develop integrated treatment programs that combine science, the environment, and human well-being, contributing to improved quality of care and psychological support
