TCT® Plus Middle East 2026 welcomes physicians and other health care professionals from around the globe.
Please familiarize yourself with the entry requirements that apply to you.
The conference is powered by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation® and HeartLinks®, and endorsed by the National Heart Center.
TCT® Plus Middle East 2026 will be submitted to Mecomed Code of Ethical Business Practice for review.
Exclusive Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
The Dr. Wael Almahmeed
Travel & Research Grant
Application Deadline: February 3, 2026
Experience TCT Plus Middle East 2026 with support through the Dr. Wael Almahmeed Travel & Research Grant, designed to ensure equitable access for delegates with limited resources.
Includes:
- Complimentary registration for TCT Plus Middle East 2026.
- Reimbursement grant of US$1,000 to use towards travel and accommodations. Grant is disbursed after attending the conference.
Notice of Acceptance: Ten (10) grant recipients will be informed by late March 2026. Early notice will not be provided.
Hani Najm Global Scholar Award
Observership Program
Application Deadline: February 3, 2026
The Hani Najm Global Scholar Award empowers rising cardiologists from low- and middle-income countries with world-class training and knowledge exchange through participation in the TCT® Plus Middle East 2026 and a U.S.-based Observership Program, gaining skills and collaborations to elevate heart care worldwide.
Includes:
- Full coverage of travel, hotel, and registration to attend TCT® Plus Middle East 2026 for the conference days.
- A 3–4 week Observership in May/June 2026 at a U.S. hospital, with opportunities to shadow leading cardiologists and health professionals, plus a stipend for the duration of the program.
Notice of Acceptance: Three (3) scholar recipients will be informed by early March 2026. Early notice will not be provided.
Questions?
For questions regarding the travel grant and clinical scholarship applications, please email us at [email protected].
ICOM, the appointed event management company of TCT Plus Middle East, will gladly send you a letter of invitation to attend the conference. To request an invitation letter, please contact us at [email protected]. The official letter of invitation may be used to facilitate processing visas or other documents you need to attend the conference.
Please note, a letter of invitation:
- Does not signify financial support or commitment.
- Does not guarantee acceptance of a scientific abstract or other submitted science.
- Does not guarantee that you will secure an entry visa.
You may want to consider including the following with your application for an entry visa:
- A letter inviting you to speak or accepting your scientific abstract, if applicable.
- A letter from your institution, training director, or employer stating you have been given time to attend TCT Plus Middle East 2026 and are expected back at your place of employment on a specific date. The name on the letter must exactly match the name on your passport.
- Documentation of your TCT Plus Middle East 2026 registration, such as registration ID, hotel confirmation, and flight information. The name on your reservations must exactly match the name on your passport.
The conference organizer cannot intervene with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on your behalf.
Prohibited Direct Financial Support to Health Care Providers
Effective January 1, 2018, the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice, AdvaMed, and APACMed prohibit medical device companies (MDCs) from providing direct financial sponsorship for registration, housing, travel, and meals to health care professionals (HCPs) to attend medical education conferences or training programs such as TCT Plus Middle East 2026.
Permissible Financial Support to Organizations
MDCs can give restricted educational grants to certain organizations to provide financial support to non-U.S.-based HCPs to attend TCT Plus Middle East 2026 and similar medical education events.
- Health care organizations: MDCs are permitted to provide educational grants to hospitals. A hospital administrator is responsible for allocating grants to eligible HCPs. Check with your cath lab director or hospital administrator for more information.
- National societies: MDCs are permitted to provide educational grants to national societies. Each society will be responsible for allocating grants to eligible HCPs. We encourage you to check with your society for more information.
- Third-party organizations: KR will provide the names of MedTech-compliant third-party organizations approved to seek educational grants from MDCs to provide financial support to eligible HCPs to attend medical meetings such as TCT Plus Middle East 2026.
For more detailed information, please refer to the full text of the MedTech rules.
Please note that the Ethical Charter program for third parties is no longer active.
If your passport is expired or due to expire soon, please be sure to renew it before your trip.
If you need an entry visa to visit Saudi Arabia, please consult the nearest Saudi Embassy or Consulate to obtain the necessary documents. It's essential to plan ahead to allow enough time for your visa to be processed. Visit the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for detailed information on the visa application process.
Visa processing times can vary, so it's advisable to start your application as early as possible. In some cases, applications may take several weeks to be processed, depending on your country of origin and other factors. Contact your local Saudi consulate as soon as possible to inquire about specific requirements for your entry into Saudi Arabia.
The above information serves as an initial reference only. For the most current and accurate details, please visit the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and other official Saudi government websites when planning your travel to Saudi Arabia.