Members of the Karnataka community in the UAE gathered at Thumbay Villa in Sharjah on 6 December 2025 to mark the 28th anniversary of the Thumbay Group. The event brought together business leaders, community representatives and dignitaries to reflect on the Group’s growth and its contributions to education, healthcare and research in the region.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit, who recently returned from the International Space Station (ISS), has shared a stunning image of Islam's holiest site, Mecca’s Kabba, from space, which appears illuminated like bright light even from 400 kilometers above the Earth.

A fighter jet Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday killing its pilot, the IAF said.

Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, held its Convocation 2025 ceremony at Thumbay Grounds, Thumbay Medicity, where 630 students from various health science disciplines received their degrees. The event was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council.

A high-level Indian government delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to provide assistance and oversee relief measures in coordination with Saudi authorities following the tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims.

In a proud moment for the Beary community, young cricketer Essam Mansoor has been selected to represent Qatar in the Under-19 National Cricket Squad. Essam is the elder son of Mansoor Hasanabba Hentar and Razia Sulaiman Salmar, residents of Doha, Qatar.

Gulf Medical University (GMU) has received Initial Approval from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), UAE, for its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, which will be offered through the newly established Thumbay College of Veterinary Medicine.