GMU holds Convocation 2025; 630 graduates awarded degrees in presence of Ajman Crown Prince
Ajman: 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.
Graduates from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, healthcare management, and other allied health programs attended the ceremony along with their families, faculty members, and healthcare leaders.
The event began with the “GMU At a Glance” presentation followed by the formal awarding of degrees and the administration of the Graduate Oath.
Presiding over the convocation, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, congratulated the graduating class and spoke about GMU’s expanding academic and clinical ecosystem. He noted that the university continues to grow through its integrated facilities at Thumbay Medicity, including advanced teaching hospitals, research centres, and simulation-based training environments.
GMU Chancellor Prof. Manda Venkatramana commended the graduates for their dedication and hard work. He also expressed gratitude to parents, faculty members, and clinical preceptors for their support in shaping a new generation of healthcare professionals equipped to serve globally.
As part of the ceremony, GMU conferred Honorary Doctorates on H.E. Mirza Al Sayegh and Mr. Feroz Allana, acknowledging their notable contributions to society. The university also awarded Honorary Professorships to four distinguished figures in the medical and healthcare sector: Dr. Samih Tarabichi, Dr. Abdulla Al Khayat, Dr. Abdulrahim Mustafawi, and Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi. Their work in clinical excellence, academic medicine and healthcare innovation was recognised during the event.
GMU officials highlighted that students would continue to benefit from hands-on training across the Thumbay Academic Health System, which includes Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, long-term care facilities, and other teaching environments serving diverse patient communities.
As the graduates prepare to begin their careers in hospitals, research institutions and healthcare organisations across the world, the Convocation 2025 ceremony reaffirmed GMU’s commitment to advancing healthcare education and strengthening the global health workforce.
The ceremony concluded with an address by the Student Council President, followed by the formal dissolution of the convocation.
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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.
