Shed light on all aspects of the economics of diabetes including the medical and social issues at the international, regional and gulf level.

Illuminate the immense challenges imposed by diabetes on the heath systems and healthcare costs (whether direct or indirect).

Propose and present responses to confront these challenges, with presentation of effectiveness models.

Involve key stakeholders in the management of Diabetes and impart significance to their role in combating diabetes.

Increase the knowledge of governmental officials and others concerned with and interested in the economic aspects of diabetes.

Present outstanding international initiatives and experiences in the management of Diabetes.

Presentation and study means to improve the quality of services provided to diabetic patients while promoting optimum use of resources.

Develop effective recommendations, directed at decision and policy makers, to facilitate their efforts to deal with the challenges of Diabetes in a systematic and practical manner.

Issue a “Riyadh Declaration” as a Guiding Framework to address the Challenges of Diabetes, particularly from the economic standpoint.