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Zawya
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
78 Judicial Officers sworn in before Abu Dhabi Attorney General
Abu Dhabi: A total of 78 judicial officers from six government entities in Abu Dhabi have taken the legal oath before His Excellency Counsellor Ali Mohammed Al Baloushi, the Attorney General of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, marking the official commencement of their duties related to administrative offences within their respective jurisdictions. Their roles will be performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. His Excellency Ali Al Baloushi explained that granting judicial officer status to inspectors across various government departments comes in line with directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of services across all sectors and reinforce Abu Dhabi's competitive standing. The Attorney General urged the newly sworn-in officers to set an example in fulfilling their responsibilities, contributing to service excellence throughout the Emirate, safeguarding the interests of all community segments, and addressing improper practices that may hinder sustainable development across various fields. He also highlighted the Judicial Department's commitment to training and qualifying candidates for judicial officer status in accordance with the highest international standards. This ensures that all audit and inspection operations are carried out in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations governing public services, while upholding proper oversight in line with legal principles to guarantee the correct application of legal procedures. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the main headquarters of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, with the participating officers representing six entities: TAQA Distribution, the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the Department of Economic Development, the Environment Authority – Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, and the Department of Community Development.
Gulf Today
07-02-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
UAE introduces robot-assisted ‘Bikini' hip replacement
Dr Ali Al Baloushi, President of the Emirates Orthopedic Society, expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotic-assisted surgery, and Head of Orthocure Medical Center, announced the introduction of the Direct Anterior "Bikini" incision total hip replacement using robotic technology for the first time in the Middle East, in the UAE. Dr Ali stated that this advanced technique is suitable for most patients requiring hip replacement, except those who are very obese, highly muscular, or have severe congenital hip dislocation, which can make the procedure technically challenging even for experienced surgeons. In such cases, a modified robot-assisted approach can still yield better outcomes. Dr Ikram Nizam, consultant orthopedic hip surgeon from Australia and inventor of the Bikini hip replacement approach— approved by official authorities and published in international journals — described it as the latest technique in the field. He noted that specialised centres in Europe have achieved outstanding results with anterior hip replacement surgeries using this method. The key benefits of the Bikini incision hip replacement include a more aesthetically pleasing scar, reduced post-operative pain and swelling, no muscle or tendon cutting, relatively less blood loss, reduced muscle weakness, early mobilisation (within 3-4 hours), faster recovery, a concealed scar in the groin, lower risk of dislocation, quicker return to driving within weeks, and early resumption of daily activities and work. Dr Ikram Nizam explained that the primary indications for anterior hip surgery include major degenerative arthritis (primary or secondary) and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, which cause pain, reduced mobility, and loss of function. The procedure can also be performed for post-traumatic hip osteoarthritis. While this approach is applicable to most patients needing hip replacement, it may be technically difficult in cases of severe obesity, high muscle mass, or complex revision surgeries. In such instances, traditional hip replacement with a conventional incision remains preferable, but robotic assistance can enhance recovery speed and patient satisfaction.
