Ali Al Numairy

Dr. Ali H. Al Numairy
Dr. Ali H. Al Numairy
	Numairy in 2011
Born	18 May 1956
Died	7 March 2013; Dubai, UAE
Nationality	UAE
Occupation	Medical Doctor
Years active	1980-2013
Known for	Plastic Surgery

Ali Al Numairy (1956 - March 7, 2013) was a United Arab Emirates (UAE) surgeon known for his contributions in the field of plastic (cosmetic) surgery.^[1]

Biography[edit]

Ali Al Numairy was born in 1956. He became a specialist plastic and cosmetic surgeon in the UAE and was a notable figure in the medical community.^[2]

Early life and education[edit]

Ali's interest in medicine was piqued during his school days. At the age of 14, he underwent a tooth extraction that required penicillin injections, sparking his curiosity in surgical procedures. He began studying surgical techniques independently, even conducting dissections on rabbits and hens.^{[citation needed]} He later graduated from the University of Cairo in 1979.^{[citation needed]}

Career[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Ali Al Numairy tragically lost his life in a fatal motorcycle accident on March 7, 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.^[1] The ruler of Dubai extended condolences to his family.^[1]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Bassam Za'Za' (8 May 2013). "Manager jailed over killing prominent UAE surgeon in bike accident'". GulfNews. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
^ "A cut to give a lift to self esteem". gulfnews. 3 January 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2011.

External links[edit]

[obituary-1] Bassam Za'Za' (8 May 2013). "Manager jailed over killing prominent UAE surgeon in bike accident'". GulfNews. Retrieved 8 May 2013.

[2] "A cut to give a lift to self esteem". gulfnews. 3 January 2009. Retrieved 10 July 2011.

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