Dr. Dina Aly El-Gabry is a consultant psychiatrist and educator with an extensive background in clinical practice, research, and academic teaching. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), and a Consultant Psychiatrist at Shaikh Tahnoon Medical City (STMC). She has expertise in both general adult psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Additionally, Dr. El-Gabry holds a full professorship at the Okasha Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt.

Dr. El-Gabry earned a Doctorate in Psychiatry (Ph.D.) from Ain Shams University and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), providing her with a strong foundation in both practical and academic psychiatry. Her research has been published in prestigious journals such as World Psychiatry, International Review of Psychiatry, BMC Psychiatry, BJPSYCH International, and the International Journal of Social Psychiatry. It focuses on mental health in the Middle East, the metabolic effects of psychiatric treatments, and transcultural psychiatry. She is also involved in writing book chapters for both international and national presses and contributes to national guidelines in Egypt. Beyond her clinical and teaching roles, she serves on the editorial board of BMC Psychiatry and actively contributes to the World Psychiatric Association’s (WPA) efforts in psychiatric education and scientific publication. Additionally, she has been a member of the advisory board for the Royal College of Psychiatry International Congress for the past four years.
Dr. El-Gabry has been recognized for her contributions to psychiatric education with awards such as the Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of Medicine at UAEU, the SEHA Award for an Outstanding Clinical Faculty Member, and the Okasha Award, honouring her impact on psychiatric research in low- and middle-income countries. Her work underscores her commitment to advancing mental health care and fostering the next generation of psychiatric professionals.