Neonatologist and Lactation Consultant in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dubai Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Dr.Khalid Iqbal is currently working as a Neonatologist and Lactation Consultant in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dubai hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He is a Clinical Instructor Neonatology in MBR University Dubai. He has extensive experience in management of neonatal health and infant nutrition issues. He isa BFHI Assessor and BFHI Trainer as well.
Dr.Khalid is a well-known speaker and had presentations on many topics at international platforms (ILCA, ABM, VELB, IBFAN, WABA) in USA, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries
He is affiliated with many regional and international organisations (IBFAN, WABA, ABM) and contribute significantly in breastfeeding promotional activities and advocacy campaigns, He is a member of National Breastfeeding Committee, UAE and is a recipient of Regional Award for his Exemplary services for promoting, supporting and protecting breastfeeding in Arab World.
Dr.Khalid is the author of many scientific papers and author of three books;
"Our Children are at Risk"
"The Basics of Human Lactation" and
“Is it possible to re-establish breastfeeding once stopped?”
Khalid Iqbal (Pakistan/Dubai) SK Roy (Bangladesh)
The digital era has transformed how families receive information—and how they are targeted by commercial interests. On this day, participants will explore how evolving online marketing tactics challenge the International Code, and how Southeast Asia can strengthen digital monitoring and consumer literacy. Together, we will reimagine Code implementation for the age of AI, algorithms, and influencers, ensuring that mothers and families are empowered to make informed decisions free from exploitative marketing.