Moza Sultan Al Kaabi

Moza Sultan Al Kaabi
Born Fujeirah, United Arab Emirates
Died 20 August 2015
Dubai
Resting place Madhab, Fujeirah
25°8′7″N 56°19′41″E / 25.13528°N 56.32806°E / 25.13528; 56.32806
Occupation Orthopedic surgeon
Known for Orthopedics

Moza Sultan Al Kaabi was an Emirati orthopedic surgeon, known to be the first Emirati woman orthopedic surgeon.[1] Born in Fujeirah, a northern Emirate in the United Arab Emirates, Al Kaabi completed her school education at Glasgow, Scotland and prepared for a career in medicine in England by learning English.[2] Moving to China, she graduated in general medicine and surgery from Xinjiang and secured a master's degree in orthopaedics from Tianjin, becoming the first Emarati woman orthopedic surgeon.[2]

Al Kaabi was one of the first woman inductees into the UAE National Military Service and worked at Zayed Military Hospital, Abu Dhabi.[3] She was a goodwill ambassador for the Organisation of the Southern Philippines Muslim and Non-Muslim Unity and Development Association (SPMUDA),[4] a non governmental organization affiliated to the United Nations Economic and Social Council.[2]

Al Kaabi lived in Fujeirah[4] and, on 20 August 2015, she met with a road accident at Dubai By-pass Road, while driving from her work place in Abu Dhabi to her home[5] and died on the spot.[6] She was 31.[4] The funeral was held at Omar Bin Abdul Aziz mosque in Madhab, a small village in Fujeirah.[7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Female professional pioneers join Emirati Women Breaking Barriers Forum". HCT News. 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Dr Moza Al Kaabi dies in accident". Gulf Today. 23 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Top female Emirati orthopaedic surgeon dies in road accident". Dubai Eye. 23 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "First female Emirati orthopaedic surgeon dies in road accident". Gulf News. 23 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Top Emirati female doctor dies in Dubai road accident". Emirates 247. 23 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ Haza, Ruba (23 August 2015). "Fujairah crash kills Emirati doctor". The National. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Mideaster News". Mideaster News. 23 August 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.


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