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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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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•    Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•    Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•    Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•    Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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December 19,2025

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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