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U T Ifthikar Ali among others honored at Thumbay Rehab Hospital conference

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September 10, 2018

Ajman, Sept 10: Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, the biggest and most advanced hospital for physical therapy and rehabilitation in the region successfully conducted the ‘Conference on Innovations in Rehabilitation Practice’, attended by renowned international speakers and experts who shared their insights and concepts on the latest and emerging trends in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Humaid Al Qutami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority was the chief guest of the conference held at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman on 10th September 2018. Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group presided.

Navdeep Singh Suri, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Liborio Stellino, Ambassador of Italy in the UAE, Valentina Setta, Consul General of Italy in UAE and Wasim Akram, former Pakistani cricketer attended the Conference as special dignitaries.

Humaid Al Qutami presented special awards of honor and recognition to the following leading physical therapy and rehabilitation experts:

•        Ms. Amal Al Shamlan - First UAE National physiotherapist, President of Emirates Physiotherapy Society

•        Dr. Abdul Adheem Kamkar - Head of Dubai Police Health Center, Physiotherapy section

•        Dr. Franco Molteni - Director Hospital Valduce Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Costa Masnaga, Lecco, Italy

•        Ms. Amina Al Saadi - Head of Rehabilitation Center, Zayed Higher Organization

•        Dr. George John - Transform Fitness, Dubai

•        Dr. Osama Kamel Ali Alalla - Specialist in Health and Physical Activities, Ministry of Education, Dubai

•        Mr. U T Ifthikar Ali - Physiotherapist, Mangaluru, India.

•        H.E. Marwan Bin Ghalaita - Chairman, UAE Football Association

•        H.E. Ahmad Al Kamali - President, UAE Athletic Federation

•        H.E. Saeed Mohammad Hareb - Secretary General, Dubai Sports Council

•        Dr. Omar Abdul Aziz Al Haai - Secretary-General, UAE Higher Education Sports Federation

•        H.E. Marwan Ahmed Alsawaleh - President, UAE Interschool Sports Association (UAESSA)

•        Mr. Dave Richardson - Chief Executive, The International Cricket Council

•        Mr. Khalid Al Zarouni - Vice Chairman, Emirates Cricket Board

•        Mr. ShahzadAltaf - Ajman Cricket Council

•        Mr. Strath Sherri - CEO, Dubai Tennis Academy

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention for 4.5 CME Hours, the Conference on Innovations in Rehabilitation Practice was hosted to mark the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day. International speakers from Italy along with experts from the region delivered various talk on latest updates in the fields of physical therapy and rehabilitation, before the participants comprising of leading surgeons, physiotherapists and other medical professionals from the region.

Dr. Franco Molteni - Director Hospital Valduce Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Italy and Mr. Riccardo Aggujaro - Project Manager, Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital were the scientific coordinators of the conference. Dr. Praveen Kumar K. – Dean of the College of Health Science, Gulf Medical University, was the scientific advisor.

The keynote talk on the topic ‘From Cell to Society’ was led by Dr. Franco Molteni  - Director, Hospital Valduce Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Italy and Dr. P.K. Menon - COO and Director, Thumbay Labs, UAE.

Topics on which the other speakers shared comprehensive insights include:

•  Human Behavior and Environment – by Dr. Silvia Aggujaro, Head of Neuropsychology Service, H.Valduce Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Costa Masnaga, Lecco, Italy and Prof. Dr. Maddalena D Alfonso - Associate Professor in Building Technology, Politecnico of Milan University, Milan, Italy

•  Educations in Rehabilitation at Gulf Medical University – by Prof. Hossam Hamdy - Chancellor, Gulf Medical University

•  From Body Language To Well-Being – by Prof. Dr. Stefano Masiero - Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Padua, Italy& Head of Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital of Padua, Italy

•  Engineering E-Motion – by Dr. Stefano Mazzoleni - Rehabilitation Bioengineering Laboratory Volterra, Bio Robotics Institute, Italy

•  Robotics Assisted Rehabilitation – by Dr. Adam Akram - Senior Physiotherapist, Zayed Higher Organization, UAE

•  Role of the Industry in Rehabilitation Practice and Medicine

The speakers were presented with mementos. Certificates were awarded to all participants.

About Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital

Operating under the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital (TPTRH) is a teaching hospital and an Academic Health Centre under the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS). Innovation is one of the key features of the hospital. State-of-the-art rehabilitation treatment is delivered through advanced technology like virtual reality. The hospital operates in collaboration with internationally renowned Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Valduce Hospital, Italy. It is attached to Thumbay University Hospital Complex, having 50 dedicated beds especially for rehab. The outpatient department of the hospital offers Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Medicine.

Spread over three floors, the hospital features state-of-the-art amenities for physical therapy, such as Hydrotherapy Pool, Robotics and a unique Cryotherapy Chamber. One of the most remarkable components of the inpatient facilities at the hospital is its ‘Therapeutic Garden’, an innovative approach to rehabilitation intended to give patients a positive experience during their recovery. The hospital also has the Marhaba Lounge for personalized services to patients by fast-tracking registration formalities, consultation, examination/diagnosis, procedures, documentation, billing etc.

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Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

•    Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

•    STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

•    Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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