Saudi Gastroenterology Association

We Are The SGA

A professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of gastroenterology and endoscopy in Saudi Arabia

Founded 1989
King Saud University

President's Message

"The last few years have seen a dramatic change in the activities as well as the impact that the SGA has had both nationally and internationally."

Our achievements include the success of our annual meeting in Jeddah, the Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology receiving numerous high-quality manuscripts, and our multiple community outreach initiatives.

Prof. Majid Almadi

President, Saudi Gastroenterology Association

Our Mission

To advance the science and practice of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy in Saudi Arabia

Our Vision

SGA aims to be a leading organization in the field of gastroenterology with a significant positive impact on healthcare, scientific research, and public health in the Kingdom and beyond

Our Goals

Six strategic goals guiding our work

Scientific Advancement

The progression and development of scientific thinking in gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopy

Member Contribution

Giving opportunity for members to contribute to scientific development

Knowledge Exchange

Encouraging exchange of scientific thinking amongst institutions

Performance Improvement

Offering consultation and performing studies to improve performance

International Cooperation

Cooperating with similar scientific associations in the Kingdom and abroad

Public Health Education

Promoting and contributing to public health education

SGA Founders

The pioneers who established the association and laid the foundation for its success

Dr. Faleh Al Faleh

Dr. Mohamad Al Mofarreh

Dr. Osama Shobokshi

Dr. Raji Al Otaibi

Dr. Yussuf Al Gindan

Dr. Mohamad Al Dabbagh

Dr. Mohamad Al Moagel

Dr. Rashed Al Rashed

Dr. Mohamad Al Karawi

Dr. Ibrahim Al Mofleh

Get In Touch

We are here to answer your questions and listen to your feedback

Address

4136 Al Imam Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Branch Road, Al Ezdihar District, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

International Partnerships

SGA maintains strategic partnerships with leading gastroenterology organizations worldwide

SGA Hub — Riyadh
WEO

World Endoscopy Organization

Munich, Germany
WGO

World Gastroenterology Organisation

Milwaukee, USA
ESNM

European Society of Neurogastroenterology & Motility

Vienna, Austria
ESGE

European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Munich, Germany
AOCC

Asian Organization for Crohn's & Colitis

Tokyo, Japan
ASGE

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Downers Grove, USA
AEUS

Asian Endoscopic Ultrasound Group

Singapore
ECCO

European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation

Vienna, Austria
8 global partnerships across 7 countries

SGA Conference Locations

SGA organizes specialized conferences across the Kingdom

Jeddah

Saudi Digestive Disease Forum (SDDF)

Annual flagship conference
Riyadh

Saudi Endoscopy Days

Advanced endoscopy workshops
Onaizah

6th Saudi Neurogastroenterology & Motility Symposium

Neurogastroenterology & motility
Riyadh

IBD Masterclass

IBD clinical management

Join Us Today

Be part of Saudi Arabia's leading community of gastroenterology specialists