THE UK → GULF DOCTORS WEBINAR
Gulf Medics.
Your next chapter.
A full-day online course hosted by doctors, for doctors. Hear from senior UK trained consultants and GPs who have now relocated to Dubai, Doha and Saudi Arabia for a brighter future. Your opportunity to hear first-hand, real honest stories about why they moved, the pay, the benefits, the disadvantages, medical licensing, the differences in clinical practice, the differences between working at a government v private hospital abroad and much more.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
By doctors, for doctors
Real stories. Honest answers.
UK roots. Gulf perspectives.
Consultants · GPs · Junior doctors
WATCH THE FILM
One day that could change
your direction.
A taste of the conversation: senior UK doctors on salaries, lifestyle, registration and the realities of practising in the Gulf.
A FULL-DAY COURSE
One day. Three countries.
Senior UK voices.
A full-day course led by senior UK CCT-holding consultants, sharing their perspectives from Dubai, Doha and Saudi Arabia — across both government and private hospitals.
Is the work-life balance as good as they say?
How easy is registration and licensing?
What work opportunities exist for your specialty?
Government or private hospital — which suits you?
Could your family thrive there too?
THE PANEL
Doctors who made the move.
Three of five speakers confirmed. The full line-up will be announced before the event.
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Dr Khaled Tawfik
GP & Urgent Care Doctor
Abu Baker Al Siddiq PHCC, Doha, Qatar
An Imperial College London graduate, Dr Tawfik moved from London to Qatar in 2024 and works in GP and urgent care at the Primary Health Care Corporation in Doha. He also runs GP in Practice, providing educational courses for GPs.
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Dr Lisa Sharkey
Consultant Gastroenterologist
King’s College Hospital, Dubai, UAE
A University of Cambridge graduate and UK consultant gastroenterologist since 2015, Dr Sharkey moved to King’s College Hospital London, Dubai in 2023. Her interests include nutrition support, intestinal rehabilitation, small bowel disorders and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Dr Ray Hreiche
General Practitioner
King’s College Hospital, Dubai, UAE
An Imperial College London graduate with a PhD in Pharmacology, Dr Hreiche practises as a GP in Dubai with a special interest in longevity and is board certified in lifestyle medicine. He has a strong academic background with multiple publications, and moved from the UK to Dubai at the start of 2026.
TBA
Speaker 4 · TBA
Guest speaker to be announced
To be confirmed
Name, specialty, hospital and destination will be confirmed before the event.
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Speaker 5 · TBA
Guest speaker to be announced
To be confirmed
Name, specialty, hospital and destination will be confirmed before the event.
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE · UK TIME
The day at a glance.
Saturday 16 January 2027 · 10:00–15:30 UK. Topics and running order are subject to change.
10:00–11:00
Dr Khaled Tawfik
GP & Urgent Care Doctor · Abu Baker Al Siddiq PHCC, Doha, Qatar
Imperial College London
45-minute talk
Q&A · 10:45–11:0011:00–12:00
Dr Lisa Sharkey
Consultant Gastroenterologist · King’s College Hospital, Dubai, UAE
University of Cambridge
45-minute talk
Q&A · 11:45–12:0012:00–13:00
Dr Ray Hreiche
General Practitioner · King’s College Hospital, Dubai, UAE
Imperial College London
45-minute talk
Q&A · 12:45–13:0013:00–13:30
Lunch break
30-minute break
13:30–14:30
Speaker 4 · TBA
Guest speaker to be announced · To be confirmed
To be confirmed
45-minute talk
Q&A · 14:15–14:3014:30–15:30
Speaker 5 · TBA
Guest speaker to be announced · To be confirmed
To be confirmed
45-minute talk
Q&A · 15:15–15:30
NO SALES PITCH. JUST PERSPECTIVE.
The conversation you wish
you could have over coffee.
Hear from senior consultants and GPs who left the UK. The opportunities, the compromises, and everything in between.
The professional move
Consultant and GP pathways, licensing, and what working life really looks like.
Beyond the salary
Contracts, benefits and the financial questions worth asking before you move.
A life, not just a job
Family, schools, community and the everyday realities of starting somewhere new.
Choosing where to land
Dubai, Doha and Riyadh each have their own systems, pace and expectations.
The honest trade-offs
The good, the challenging and the things our panel wishes they had known.
Your questions, answered
Bring your questions to a live conversation with doctors who have made the move.
A WORLD OF POSSIBILITY
Same calling. Different horizons.
From Dubai’s energy to Doha’s growing medical community and Riyadh’s rising skyline. Discover the places behind the possibilities.
Dubai
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Doha
QATAR
Riyadh
SAUDI ARABIA
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
One conversation. Multiple perspectives.
Choose the ticket that matches your career stage.
All three give you access to the same live webinar.
EARLY BIRD
Consultants & GPs
For your next professional chapter
£129£179
Early bird · save £50
- Full live webinar access
- Consultant, GP & specialist perspectives
- Q+A opportunity
EARLY BIRD
Junior doctors
Explore what comes after training
£99£149
Early bird · save £50
- Full live webinar access
- Consultant, GP & specialist perspectives
- Q+A opportunity
EARLY BIRD
Medical students
A wider view of your future
£79£129
Early bird · save £50
- Full live webinar access
- Consultant, GP & specialist perspectives
- Q+A opportunity
Different stages. The same ambition.
A MOVE WORTH TALKING ABOUT
New horizons. Real questions.
“I wanted to hear about the difficult parts, not just the sunshine and the salary.”
A consultant’s perspective
“Understanding how day-to-day general practice differs would help me ask much better questions.”
A GP’s perspective
“It’s never too early to explore what a career in medicine could look like beyond the UK.”
A medical student’s perspective
“Before considering a move, I’d want to understand how training and long-term career progression fit together.”
A junior doctor’s perspective
“For me, the big questions are about family life, schools and finding a community — not just a new job.”
A relocating parent’s perspective
“I’d want an honest picture of the first year — the paperwork, the adjustments and the moments of doubt.”
A newly arrived doctor’s perspective
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Your questions, before the conversation.
Who is this webinar for?
UK consultants, GPs, junior doctors and medical students considering a career in the Gulf.
When and where will it take place?
The full-day course takes place online on Saturday 16 January 2027, starting from 10:00am UK time. Joining details will be shared before the event.
How long is the course, and can I ask questions?
The provisional timetable runs from 10:00 to 15:30 UK time. Each of the five speaker slots includes a 45-minute talk and 15-minute Q&A, with a 30-minute lunch break at 13:00. Topics and running order are subject to change.
Are bookings open, and what do tickets cost?
Bookings are now open. Early-bird rates are £129 for consultants and GPs (normally £179), £99 for junior doctors (normally £149), and £79 for medical students (normally £129).
Will a recording or CPD certificate be available?
Yes — every ticket includes 72-hour playback, so you can rewatch the full day for three days after the event. The webinar is not applicable to CPD.
Will we hear about the downsides too?
Yes. The conversation is designed to cover both the opportunities and the trade-offs, drawing on the panel’s personal experiences rather than recruitment promises.
Is this individual licensing or career advice?
No. This is an experience-sharing event. Licensing, immigration, tax and employment requirements depend on your situation and should be checked with the relevant authorities or qualified advisers.
UK TRAINED. GULF BOUND?
Make your next move an informed one.
Start with a conversation, not a commitment to relocate.