Other Scholarly and Medical Contributions (2013–2025)

Regular Medical Columns in Medisch Contact (2013–2025): Dr. Bais is an active blogger/columnist for Medisch Contact, a Dutch medical journal, writing about her experiences as a gynecologist in Dubai and discussing cultural and clinical insights. She authored dozens of opinion columns during this period.

Notable examples include:

“Zwangerschapsverlof – sprint of marathon?” (Pregnancy leave – sprint or marathon?) – March 14, 2019,medischcontact.nl. A column comparing maternity leave practices in the UAE vs. Europe.

“Ze kwamen binnen zonder kloppen, en gingen weg zonder een woord” (They came in without knocking, and left without a word) – April 11, 2019 artsinspe.nl. Describing differences in patient interactions and hospital culture.

“Rauwe rouwverwerking” (Raw grief processing) – August 27, 2019 medischcontact.nl. A personal reflection on handling stillbirth and loss in her practice.

“Zucht, mevrouw gaat een klacht indienen” (Sigh, the lady is going to file a complaint) – January 21, 2020 medischcontact.nl. Discussing patient feedback and complaints in a cross-cultural context.

“Corona-aanpak in de Emiraten: een strenge chaos” (Corona approach in the Emirates: a strict chaos) – July 21, 2020 medischcontact.nl. Detailing the UAE’s strict but chaotic initial COVID-19 response from her perspective.

(Throughout 2021–2025, Dr. Bais continued this series with many entries, e.g. “Krachtige vrouwen” (Powerful women), “Seksuologie in het Midden-Oosten” (Sexology in the Middle East), “Is het gras groener in de woestijn?” (Is the grass greener in the desert?), and up to “In vitro scheiding” (In vitro divorce) on March 6, 2025, medischcontact.nl.)

These columns serve as an ongoing public documentation of her medical and cultural observations.

Public Presentations and Media Appearances (2013–2025)

Interview: “Hot flushes and HRT: everything you need to know about the menopause – explained” – Dr. Aagje Bais was interviewed as an expert on menopause and hormone replacement therapy in The National (UAE) in February 2020,aagjebais.com thenational.ae. In this feature, she discussed menopause symptoms and treatments in the UAE context.

Expert Commentary: “Menopause care in the UAE is significantly improving, say local experts” – Dr. Bais was quoted as a leading gynecologist in a March 23, 2024, The National news article, noting the huge improvements in menopause treatment options in the UAE thenationalnews.com. She described the rise of dedicated menopause clinics and greater awareness in recent years.

Invited Webinar: “Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause” (March 10, 2021) – Dr. Bais co-presented a public webinar for International Women’s Day 2021 on menopause awareness (hosted via Mediclinic Middle East)esag.org. (As an advocate for women’s health, she frequently gives educational talks; for example, a 2021 webinar on menopause for the community.)

Corporate Presentations: Dr. Bais has been an invited speaker for women’s health forums at various organizations in the Middle East (ongoing 2019–2025), esag.org. (According to her professional profile, she is “frequently asked to provide presentations to the female staff of large organisations in the Middle East,” sharing her expertise on gynecological health.)

Professional Profile and Interviews:

Dr. Bais’s work and background have been featured in profiles such as her Mediclinic Middle East biography (noting over 50 international publications/presentations), sciencedirect.com, and Dutch media interviews (e.g., RTL Nieuws), highlighting her role as the first Dutch gynecologist in the UAE. These profiles underscore her contributions to gynecology and women’s health education in an international setting.