About MEACO

Our Mission
Our Story
1989
Established in 1989 under the name of Pan Arab Council of Ophthalmology (PACO)
1993
In 1993, established MEJO the international publication of original research of interest to ophthalmologists in the Middle East and Africa
1997
Merged with the Afro-Arab Society of Ophthalmology in 1997 under the name of Pan Arab African Council of Ophthalmology (PAACO)
2005
The Iranian Ophthalmological Society joined in 2005, which resulted in the renaming of the council to the Middle East African Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO)
2006
In 2006, the Turkish Ophthalmology Society joined MEACO
2021
In 2021, launched its first virtual congress and the 15th organized congress
Our Funding Derivatives
MEACO’s financial resources are derived from:
- Membership and additional fees
- Surpluses from congresses and other conferences
- Subsidies, donations, and legacies
- Proceeds from publications sales
- Income from MEACO assets
- Income from fundraising initiatives
- Any other resources authorized by law
Our Executive Committee
The Council is administered by the MEACO Executive Committee headed by the Chairman of the Board.

HRH Prince Abdulaziz Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Saud
Chairman of the Board

Abdulaziz Badla
President

Amel Ouertani
Executive Vice President

Maged Abu Ramadan
Treasurer

Femi Babalola
Vice President - Africa

Mohsen Kashkouli
Vice President - Middle East
Our Board
Contact us
Riyadh 11472, P.O.Box 794, Saudi Arabia