Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, mourned Dr. Ahmed Kazim, the first Emirati doctor in the country who was previously honored on the list of firsts. His Highness said: “He spent five decades of his life serving and treating people.” And healing their pain… He has all our praise and appreciation.”
Dr. Ahmed Kazim, one of the pioneering surgeons in the country, established the Orthopedic Department at Rashid Hospital, and after a short time he was promoted to Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, then Head of Surgery Departments.
After opening Dubai Hospital in the mid-eighties of the last century, the Orthopedic Department moved there and Kazim was the head of the department until he retired in 2004.
The deceased received several awards of appreciation for being the first Emirati doctor, and for his efforts in serving and treating people.
The deceased Kazim received the First of the Emirates Medal, and was honored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Kazim confirmed at the time that he was proud to be the first Emirati doctor, and felt extremely happy to be included in the list of honor of the first Emirati doctors, pointing out that over the course of five decades, he had spared no effort, dedicated himself to his work to the utmost, and sought to participate in qualifying many Emirati doctors and preparing them for excellence. In this important profession.
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