Layth Mula-Hussain, Radiation Oncologist at BC Cancer, shared on LinkedIn: BY Arab Science and Technology Foundation – ASTF, adding:
“From a scientific vision in 2022 to an institutional step towards the future of radiation therapy in the Arab world.
In 2022, I had the honor of co-authoring a scientific chapter titled Radiation Therapy in the Arab World, published as part of Cancer in the Arab World by Springer.
In this chapter, we reviewed the reality of radiation therapy in the Arab countries, the disparity in the availability of specialized devices and cadres, and the challenges related to training, scientific research, and professional cooperation.
One of the highlights of the need to establish a strong regional scientific and professional association that brings together radiation therapy specialists from various Arab countries and contributes to the development of clinical practice, education and scientific research.
Today, I am pleased to see that vision come closer to implementation through the efforts made to develop the AMSTRO network, under the umbrella of the Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF).
Our ambition goes beyond the establishment of a professional association; we look forward to an inclusive Arab platform for radiotherapy doctors, medical physicists, radiotherapy technologists, specialized nurses, engineers, and other partners in cancer care.
We hope that this initiative will contribute to building bridges of cooperation between Arab institutions, promoting training and scientific research, exchanging experiences, and supporting equitable access to safe and effective radiotherapy services.
What we wrote yesterday as a scientific need, we hope to contribute today to transforming it into a sustainable institutional work that serves patients and specialists in our Arab world.”
Quoting Arab Science and Technology Foundation – ASTF:
“Statement on the Development and Reorganization of the Amstro Network
The Arab Foundation for Science and Technology (ASTF) is developing and reorganizing the network of the Asia and Middle East Society for Radiation Therapy and Oncology (AMSTRO ) to enhance its focus on the Arab region and corporate governance. The network was launched by Resolution (4) of 2025, on March 21, 2025, and operates under the umbrella of the Legal and Financial Institution, in accordance with its Articles of Association and the Networks Regulations issued on February 10, 2025 by Resolution (1) of 2025, and updated on January 8, 2026 by Resolution (1) of 2026. The AMSTRO-26 conference was held in Dubai from 6 to 8 February 2026.
The Foundation thanks the previous Board of Directors for its efforts, and is committed to an orderly and equitable transition that preserves the rights of the Foundation and the Network. Pursuant to Resolution (16) of 2026, issued on October 8, 2026, the tasks of the previous Authority, formed by Resolution (5) of 2025, were terminated following the meeting of the Violations Investigation Meeting on September 30, 2026.
A temporary committee comprising Dr. Laith Mullahssein, Dr. Issa Mohammed and Eng. Ahmed Al Hammadi will manage the network, prepare for a public forum for its members, and nominate a new governing body. The development aims to enhance education, training, research, and professional cooperation in radiation therapy and oncology in the Arab countries, in accordance with the principles of transparency and participation.
The management and representation of the network is subject to the approved regulations and powers, and it may not be managed independently of the organization or decisions made on its behalf outside of this framework.
As of October 8, 2026 until further notice, the following accounts and channels do not represent the Foundation or Astro, and their administrators are not authorized to speak or make advertisements on their behalf:
- Instagram, Threads and X: amstro_org
- Facebook page.
- LinkedIn page.
- YouTube channel.
- TikTok page.
- Location and mail: amstro.org and info@amstro.org
The Foundation follows up on the status of these channels through the competent authorities, and does not receive registrations or data provided through them. It confirms that it is not responsible for the administrative body’s data, amendments, or procedures since September 30, 2026, or any data, events, certificates, fees, or agreements issued by the aforementioned channels or those in charge of them. It reserves its legal rights regarding the unauthorized use of the names, abbreviations and logos of the Foundation and the Network, in accordance with the laws of the UAE.
The details of the general forum will be announced through the Foundation’s official channels. Until the formation of the new body, Amastro’s correspondence is addressed exclusively to the Office of the President: execoffice@astf.net. The Foundation does not recognize correspondence or agreements concluded in the name of Amastro-Arab Foundation for Science and Technology outside of its official channels.
- Issuer: Office of the President – Arab Foundation for Science and Technology
- Date: 29 October 2026.”
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