Ali Al Numairy

Ali H. Al Numairy
Numairy in 2011
Born(1956-05-18)18 May 1956
Died7 March 2013(2013-03-07) (aged 56)
Dubai, UAE
OccupationPlastic Surgeon
Years active1980–2013
Known forFirst Emirati plastic surgeon

Ali Al Numairy (1956 – 7 March 2013) was an Emirati plastic surgeon most notably known as the first Emirati plastic surgeon.[1]

Early life and education

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Al Numairy graduated from medical school from the University of Cairo. He did his internship in Rashid Hospital and later specialized in Plastic surgery in University of Lyon.[2]

Career

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After completing his education, Ali Al Numairy worked at the Department of Health & Medical Services in Dubai. He furthered his medical expertise by working in various hospitals in and around Lyon, France, between 1980 and 1984.[citation needed] During his time in France, he specialized in maxillo-facial reconstruction techniques, microsurgery, transplantation, and aesthetic surgery. Returning to the UAE, he continued to contribute to the Department of Health & Medical Services as a Registrar and eventually rose to the position of Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Head of Plastic Surgery & Burn Injuries Unit.[citation needed] He also played a pivotal role in founding and presiding over the Plastic Surgery Society of the Emirates Medical Association.[citation needed]

Achievements

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Throughout his career, Ali Al Numairy held significant roles in the medical community, including:

  • Vice President of the Arab Medical Union since 2010,
  • President of the UAE Section of the International College of Surgeons (ICS) since 2009,
  • World Vice President of ICS since 2010,
  • Visiting professor of surgery at Sharjah University,
  • President of the UAE Plastic Surgery Society – EMA,
  • Secretary General of the GCC Association of Plastic Surgeons (Gulf Co-operative Council Countries) since 2007,
  • Sworn-in member of the Higher Committee of Medical Liability in the UAE,
  • Member of the Medical Legislation Committee in the UAE,
  • Member of the Higher Committee of Health Research in the UAE,
  • General Secretary of the e-Health Scientific Society (e-HSS),
  • Founder of the Emirati biker group called UAE Tigers.[1]

Death

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Al Numairy lost his life in a fatal motorcycle accident on 7 March 2013 around 9:35 pm. While riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, he was involved in a collision with a vehicle driven by an individual suspected of running a red light. The ruler of Dubai extended condolences to his family.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bassam Za'Za' (8 May 2013). "Manager jailed over killing prominent UAE surgeon in bike accident'". GulfNews. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
  2. ^ "د. علي النميري رئيس جمعية الامارات الطبية لـ الخليج: الإمارات تشهد نهضة صحية شاملة" (in Arabic). Al Khaleej. 13 September 2008.
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