HIGHLIGHTS FROM MIDDLE EAST RHEUMATOLOGY CONFERENCE: Middle East Rheumatology Conference of the Gulf Cooperation Council Association of Immunology and Rheumatology, November 25- 27, 2021 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Association of Immunology and Rheumatology (GCC AIR) is a medical association aiming to advance research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic and related diseases and enhance research environment. The GCCAIR aims to educate members and other practitioners in the musculoskeletal field to enable provision of best possible management for patients. We aim to also fosters excellence in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and inflammatory conditions through training, professional development, research and advocacy.These are the advance abstracts of the Middle East Rheumatology Conference of the GCC Association of Immunology and Rheumatology to held on 25-27th of November 2021. The abstracts are presented under their relevant groups; Basic and Translational Research, Clinical Research, Health Professionals in Rheumatology Practice and Clinical Care, Rheumatology Images and Clinical Cases were submitted. These peer reviewed abstracts from the region has the potential of improving our understanding of local data and could add to our understanding of rheumatic disease, standards of care and provide prospective for further research.