Starkey MEA concluded a successful three-day presence at the 13th Dubai Otology, Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery Conference & Exhibition, held November 6–8, 2025 at Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan, Dubai. The event gathered regional and international ENT surgeons, audiologists, and industry leaders for focused scientific updates and a specialized trade exhibition.
Across the show, Starkey MEA hosted rolling live product walk-throughs, small-group tutorials, and open Q&A sessions designed around real-world listening challenges—speech clarity in noise, all-day comfort, device care, and app-enabled self-management. Clinical specialists led case discussions with hospital and clinic teams from the GCC and North Africa, while commercial leads met with procurement and distribution partners to discuss deployment models, training pathways, and after-sales support.
Giscard Bechara, Regional Director, Starkey MEA, said: “Dubai Otology is where evidence and everyday practice meet. Over three days we heard clear priorities from clinicians: faster fittings, more natural sound, and easier follow-up for patients and families. The engagement at our stand showed that the region is ready for hearing solutions that are smart, reliable, and truly patient-centric. We shared with the professionals the upcoming updates to the product line which will be coming soon to the UAE”
The public-health need for hearing care continues to rise. According to the World Health Organization, more than 700 million people are projected to have disabling hearing loss by 2050, underscoring the importance of early diagnosis, timely rehabilitation, and scalable care models across MEA.
At the show, Starkey MEA emphasized simple, evidence-aligned steps: screen early and regularly if conversations—especially in noisy places—are getting harder to follow, because early rehabilitation protects quality of life; protect your ears by limiting loud-sound exposure at work and during leisure and using hearing protection when needed; act on results by wearing prescribed hearing aids consistently and attending follow-ups for fine-tuning; maintain devices by keeping microphones and receivers clean and dry, replacing wax guards/domes/batteries as advised, and updating firmware; and stay connected to care by using remote-support features and mobile apps for minor adjustments between clinic visits and reporting sudden changes promptly.
Dubai Otology is the Middle East’s dedicated platform for otology, neurotology, and skull-base surgery, combining a scientific conference with a specialized exhibition.
Starkey’s Edge AI has been awarded ‘Tech Solution of the Year’ at the recent Health Magazine Awards, held under the esteemed patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mubarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. The recognition highlights the product’s real-world impact across the Middle East and Africa, as it helps patients hear—and live—more confidently.
Edge AI is available through Starkey MEA’s authorized partner network. Market availability, compatible devices, and feature sets—including fall detection and balance assessment—may vary by country and require fitting by a licensed hearing care professional. Patients and caregivers can contact Starkey MEA partners to book a combined hearing and balance screening and to determine the most suitable configuration for individual needs.
