Dr. Ahmad Latif is a physician, web editor and author with a special interest in workplace health promotion.

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Dr. Ahmad Latif
Dr. Ahmad Latif

Dr. Ahmad Latif

MD, Dip Occ (UK), MACOEM, MSc PH (UK)

Medical License Number: P3922

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Occupational Health Workplace Wellness Travel Health Digital Health

Physician, web editor, and author specializing in workplace health promotion. I lead workplace health promotion programs at QatarEnergy (since 2008) and develop digital tools that make evidence-based health guidance practical and easy to access, at work, at home, and while travelling.

Workplace Health Leader
Leading workplace health promotion at QatarEnergy since 2008.
Clinical & Public Health
Occupational medicine + public health training (UK) with broad international experience.
Digital Health Creator
Web platforms and mobile apps supporting occupational and travel health.

Profile

Dr. Ahmad Latif obtained his MB BS degree from Damascus University and completed Internal Medicine training with the Ministry of Health at Damascus Hospital (Syria). His commitment to occupational health is demonstrated through a Diploma in Occupational Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians of London and a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of London.

In 2013, he chaired the scientific committee of the 2nd QatarEnergy Occupational Health Conference. His experience spans hospitals and healthcare centers across Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Over the past 25 years, he has contributed to clinical practice, health literature, and educational outreach through talks, workshops, and health promotion programs in schools and workplaces.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MBBS): Damascus University, 1992
  • Internal Medicine Specialization: Syrian Ministry of Health, 1998
  • Diploma in Occupational Medicine: Royal College of Physicians, UK, 2009
  • MSc Public Health: University of London, UK, 2014
  • Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist: Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, 2015
  • Frontline Leadership Program: Cranfield University, Qatar, 2019
  • Field Epidemiology Frontline Certificate: MoPH Qatar & US CDC, 2024

Professional Experience

  • Lead Medical Officer, Public Health: Qatar Petroleum, 2016 – Present
  • Occupational Health Medical Officer: Qatar Petroleum, 2008 – 2015
  • Head of Expatriate Health Office: Executive Board of GCC Health Ministers’ Council, Riyadh, 2008
  • Head of Preventive Health: School Health, Educational Directorate, Saudi Arabia, 2002 – 2008
  • Physician: Various roles in Syria and Saudi Arabia, 1998 – 2002

Digital Health Innovations

Dr. Latif has developed several websites and mobile applications designed to improve access to trusted health information and practical tools:

  • FitToWork.net: A wellness website for workers.
  • FitToTravel.net: A travel health website.
  • Tabibuk.com: An Arabic health education website with over 2500 articles.
  • OH Nurse Hub: OccuHealth Tools: A mobile app for HSE and occupational health professionals.
  • Destination: Your Travel Pal: A travel inspiration and planning app.
  • travelDoctor: Healthy Journeys: An online travel health clinic app.
Design approach: simple UX, clear language, and tools that can be used quickly in real-life situations.

Memberships & Recognition

Professional Society Memberships

  • International Epidemiological Association
  • Royal Society of Public Health, UK
  • World Organisation of Family Doctors
  • American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Awards and Recognitions

  • National Award for Health Researches: First prize for research on “Causes of End Stage Renal Disease,” Ministry of Health, Syria, 1997.
  • Certificate of Appreciation: Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, 2007.
  • Qatar Petroleum Al-Hasba Award: Contribution to the 1st Occupational Health Conference, 2012.
  • Certificate of Recognition: Lecture at the OH Conference in Valencia, Spain, 2014.

Publications and Papers Presented

Selected Publications

  • Latif A, El-khatib K (2017) Health Risks of Business Travel: Innovation towards Travel Health Risk Management. Int J Pub Health Safe 2: 125. PDF
  • Latif A, Influence of employee gender and age on the outcome of pre-employment medical assessment in the oil and gas industry. ISSN 2454-5112, SAS SAS J.Med., Volume-3; Issue-6, 2017; 3(6): 125-134. SAS Journal of Medicine

Conferences & Presentations

  • Indoor Air Pollution & Sources of Pollutants — HMC, Doha (Dec 2015)
  • Fitness to return to work, a practical approach — Employee Health & Wellbeing Conference, Doha (Oct 2015)
  • Benefits of pre-employment medical — 3rd International Conference on OH&S, Valencia (Jun 2014), Ahmad Latif et al., Occup Med Health Aff 2014, 2:3 — DOI
  • Business Travelers Health; Introducing a new approach — Doha (Nov 2013)
  • Stress at Work: What Are Companies Doing About It — IHAF, Doha (Nov 2012)
  • The role of pedometer as a tool for enhancing weight loss — WONCA Europe, Vienna (Jul 2012)
  • The Effect of Shift Work on Weight Loss — INRS OH Research Conference, Nancy (Apr 2012)
  • Lipid Disorder Management — First QP OH Conference, Doha (Mar 2012)
  • Addressing Obesity at the Workplace — IHAF, Doha (Dec 2011)
  • Workplace Wellness, Ideas for Planning — Ras Laffan OH Forum, Qatar (Nov 2011)
  • School Injuries — Saudi Ministry of Education (2008)
  • Do More for Better Health — Saudi Ministry of Education (2007)
  • Causes of End Stage Kidney Disease — Ministry of Health, Syria (1998)
Ongoing work: Dr. Ahmad Latif continues to advance occupational health and public health through comprehensive programs, practical education, and accessible digital health platforms.

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