The rapid growth of the ageing population has created a widening gap between the healthcare needs of older adults and the number of professionals trained to manage the complex medical, functional, and social challenges associated with ageing. This shortage affects both developed and developing countries and includes not only physicians but also nurses and allied health professionals. Strengthening geriatric education and structured postgraduate training is therefore an urgent regional and global priority.

The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) was founded in 2002 to stimulate the development of high-quality healthcare services for older people across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Established by distinguished professors and educators from the Middle East and Europe, MEAMA was modeled after the European Academy for Medicine of Ageing and adopted its structured academic framework and international standards.
From its inception, MEAMA has positioned itself as a regional hub for education, professional development, and academic collaboration in geriatrics and gerontology. The Academy has worked closely with governmental, academic, and international institutions to strengthen capacity building in ageing medicine.

In 2018, MEAMA entered into formal collaboration with the International Institute on Ageing United Nations Malta and is now the official satellite center for the Middle East and North Africa. All MEAMA certificates and diplomas carry the logos of both institutions, reflecting the Academy's international recognition and academic credibility.

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