Abdelazim Abdelrahman Ali

Biography

Dr. Abdelazim Ali is currently a consultant psychiatrist specializing in general adult psychiatry and addiction at Sakina in Abu Dhabi. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych). Dr. Abdelazim completed his higher training and was awarded his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry and Addiction in the UK. In addition, he has obtained training and certification in EMDR Therapy in London. Dr. Abdelazim worked in the UK from 1995, where he completed both his basic and higher training in psychiatry and served as a consultant psychiatrist with the National Health Service (NHS). In 2017, he relocated to the UAE, where he held various positions at Al Ain Hospital, Erada Center, and Maudsley Health, before moving to his current role at Sakina in Abu Dhabi. He has participated in numerous scientific meetings and conferences and has delivered many lectures on topics related to addiction and psychiatry. His primary area of interest is trauma related to addiction. Dr. Abdelazim has also published several papers in the field of psychiatry and addiction. His most recent publication is titled: “Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Sudanese Refugees in Uganda”, published in the Journal of Acute Care and Resuscitation (2025).