Together, we ignite a
healthier future for the
Middle-East through
science and innovation.
The region’s first summit advancing dialogue,
innovation, and collaboration towards a
smoke-free Arabia.
May 29th, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Riyadh - Four Seasons Hotel
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About TNFS Summit
TNFS Summit 2025 is a pioneering platform convening global experts, policymakers, researchers, and innovators.

Through evidence-based dialogue and partnerships, we seek to build a future where tobacco’s grip on communities is a thing of the past.
Mission
To unite key stakeholders in driving regional dialogue and action on tobacco harm reduction and public health innovation
Vision
To lead the transformation toward a healthier, smoke-free Middle East by championing innovation, harm reduction, and evidence based public health solution
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Key themes of TNFS 2025
Scientific Insight: Present cutting-edge research and evidence based approaches to harm control.
Responsible Innovation: Explore new technologies and strategies to reduce harm responsibly.
Regional Collaboration: Foster partnerships across sectors for a united smoke-free future.
Unite Stakeholders Around a Shared Vision for Future Generations
Scientific Panel
Meet the experts shaping the future
of tobacco-free solutions
Dr Waddah Al-Bassam
Dr Waddah Al-Bassam
Senior radiologist and healthcare entrepreneur
Dr. Abdulrahman S. Al-Gadheeb
Dr. Abdulrahman S. Al-Gadheeb
Family Medicine physician, specializing in non-communicable diseases, smoking cessation, and tobacco harm reduction
Dr. Patricia Kovacevic
Dr. Patricia Kovacevic
Seasoned in-house counsel and compliance executive
Dr. Sarah Al-Rushood
Dr. Sarah Al-Rushood
A visionary in pharmaceutical sciences
Dr. Mohamad Yaman
Dr. Mohamad Yaman
Medical doctor & senior advisor in healthcare
Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos
Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos
Medical doctor with research in tobacco harm reduction & tobacco products
Dr. David Sweanor
Dr. David Sweanor
Lawyer with focus on public health and tobacco harm reduction
Dr. Christopher Russell
Dr. Christopher Russell
Behavioral psychologist with research in the field of tobacco & nicotine
Prof. Dr. Mihaela Răescu
Prof. Dr. Mihaela Răescu
Dentist with research in oral health and tobacco harm reduction
Prof. AshokKaul
Prof. AshokKaul
Public health, THR and regulatory policy expert
Mr. Salman Al-Khataf
Mr. Salman Al-Khataf
Advisor at the Quality of Life Program
Explore the key discussions shaping
the future
09:00 am
Registration & Welcome
09:30 am
Opening Remarks
09:45 am
Next-Gen Health: Rethinking Tobacco Harm Reduction Through Innovation & Evidence
10:15 am
Misconceptions About Nicotine: Science vs. Perception
10:45 am
The Science of Risk Continuum in Nicotine Products
11:15 am
Coffee Break
11:40 am
The Global Harm Reduction Framework
12:10 pm
Reducing Smoking Harm in the Middle East
12:40 pm
Lunch Break
02:05 pm
Evidence-Based Regulation to Promote Better Health Outcomes
02:35 pm
Why Concerted Regulatory and Tax Reclassification is Indispensable
03:05 pm
Harm Reduction’s Potential: Saving Lives vs. the Status Quo
03:35 pm
Coffee Break
04:00 pm
Supporting Innovation in Tobacco Harm Reduction in Saudi Arabia
04:30 pm
Promoting Positive Lifestyle in Society by Quality of Life Program
04:45 pm
Closing Remarks