Ajman: K’taka Ministers visit Thumbay Medicity, to explore collaboration in Medical Education
Collaboration in healthcare, skill development discussed
Ajman: Two ministers from the Karnataka government visited Thumbay Medicity in Ajman to study possible collaboration in medical education, healthcare and skill development. Thumbay Medicity, founded by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, houses Gulf Medical University (GMU) and a network of teaching hospitals and training centres.
The delegation included Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, and Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education. They were received by Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President – Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group, along with Prof. Manda, Chancellor of GMU, and members of the university’s senior leadership.
The visit began at Gulf Medical University with a tour of its academic and research facilities, including simulation centres, laboratories and interprofessional learning spaces that bring together students from more than 111 nationalities. The ministers then toured the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, the Thumbay Dental Hospital and the Thumbay University Hospital, which is among the largest academic hospitals in the UAE.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil said: “Walking through Thumbay Medicity gives a clear sense of how a strong vision can transform education and healthcare. The way Dr. Thumbay Moideen has built this entire ecosystem in such a short time is truly remarkable. His commitment to global-standard training, innovation, and service is evident at every corner of Gulf Medical University and its hospitals. We look forward to exploring collaborations that will benefit students, clinicians, and institutions in Karnataka.”
Dr. M. C. Sudhakar said: “It is inspiring to see how far Dr. Thumbay Moideen has taken the Thumbay name on the global stage. Being from Karnataka, he has made us proud with what he has created here in the UAE. Thumbay Medicity stands as a world-class model for integrated higher education and healthcare. The academic environment at GMU, the diversity of students, and the strong research focus open meaningful opportunities for joint programs, exchange pathways, and collaborative research with institutions back home.”
Dr. U.T. Iftikhar Ali, Chairman of the State Allied and Health Care Council, and Mohd Mohsin, Principal Secretary to the Karnataka government, were also part of the delegation.
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Woman dies after falling off crowded local train in Thane district
Thane (PTI): A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during the morning rush hour in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.
The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said.
The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said.
He said that the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work.
A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident.
