On November 10th the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) formally launched the ISSUP UAE National Chapter, becoming the 14th country worldwide to establish a national forum for treatment, prevention and recovery support professionals. The launch included a press conference with ISSUP Global and local treatment, prevention and recovery support organisations.

Members of the ISSUP-Abu Dhabi Executive, Steering and Local Organising Committees met in Abu Dhabi on November 9th and 10th to begin building the framework for the 6th ISSUP Global Conference.