The 10th International Conference on Ethics in the Middle East and North Africa Region (ICE-MENA) concluded successfully on July 6, 2025, at the Intercontinental Amman Hotel in Jordan.

The event was organized in collaboration with the 1st Climate Change and Health Conference in the Arab Region (CCHAR), which followed on July 7-8, 2025. Together, the conferences attracted over 150 participants from the Arab world and beyond, including distinguished academics, public health professionals, bioethicists, and policymakers.

The conference opened with remarks by Dr. Omar Khabour (Jordan University of Science and Technology), setting the stage for a day of insightful discussions on the ethical challenges of environmental justice and health equity in research.

Dr. Wael Al-Delaimy (University of California San Diego, USA) delivered a keynote speech on the importance of ethical research involving environmentally vulnerable communities.

Renowned speakers included Dr. Katherine Littler (World Health Organization) and Dr. Nivine Abbas (Balamand University, Lebanon).

The conference agenda featured a diverse range of sessions, including presentations by Dr. Tabrez Ebrahim (Lewis & Clark Law School, USA) on the bioethics of patents and licensing, and Dr. Alaa Abouelfetouh (Alexandria University, Egypt) on research paper retraction in Northern African Arab countries. Sessions also explored the ethical implications of using AI in healthcare and innovative treatments for cancer patients.

Afternoon sessions focused on responsible conduct of research and bioethics, with presentations from researchers across the MENA region on topics ranging from AI ethics and refugee research to pandemic healthcare prioritization and ethical curriculum development for youth.

ICE-MENA continues to serve as a platform for advancing ethical research and fostering regional cooperation. This year’s collaboration with the CCHAR Conference set the stage for a broader movement toward ethical climate and health action in the Arab region.