Gulf Medical University ranked in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Pharmacy
Dubai: Gulf Medical University has been ranked in the 351–400 band globally for Pharmacy & Pharmacology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
According to the university, this places it among a limited group of institutions worldwide recognized for academic performance in the field. Within the United Arab Emirates, it is one of five institutions offering undergraduate pharmacy programs to be included in the rankings. Regionally, it is among 32 Arab universities listed in this subject category.
The ranking is based on indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, and international collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad AlShorbagy, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, stated that the ranking reflects the academic structure, faculty contributions, and student performance within the college. He added that the institution aims to continue developing its pharmacy programs and research output.
Chancellor Prof. Manda Venkatramana said the recognition aligns with the university’s objective of strengthening its position in medical education and research. He noted that the institution plans to expand its academic and research initiatives in the coming years.
The College of Pharmacy at the university offers a curriculum focused on clinical training and research-based learning. The institution currently provides 45 accredited programs across disciplines including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Nursing, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and Healthcare Management.
The university reports that its student body includes individuals from more than 100 countries.
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Eight women labourers killed as truck hits tempo on Nagpur-Mumbai expressway
Jalna/Mumbai (PTI): Eight women labourers were killed, and three others were injured after a speeding truck rammed into a tempo on the Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening, police said.
The incident occurred when a group of women was returning home after completing cleaning work on the expressway.
"A total of 11 persons, including the driver, were sitting in the tempo. As the vehicle was about to start, a speeding truck headed towards Mumbai rammed into it from behind at Kadvanchi village," a police official said, adding that seven women died on the spot and another succumbed in the Jalna government hospital.
The tempo was badly mangled, and the bodies were reportedly strewn across the road.
The deceased have been identified as Alkabai Admane (45), Laxmibai Madan (35), Meena Admane (45), Kanchan Admane (50), Tarabai Choudhari (60), Kadubai Madan (55), and Suman Admane (70), all residents of Jalna tehsil.
The identity of the eighth deceased is yet to be confirmed.
Three people are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Police have arrested the truck driver and registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further investigation is underway.
Expressing grief, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the death of eight people is extremely unfortunate, and announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased.
Fadnavis paid heartfelt tributes to the deceased and expressed solidarity with their families.
He said in a statement the injured have been immediately admitted to hospitals and the local administration is coordinating relief efforts.
The district collector and the superintendent of police are present at the spot, overseeing the situation, the chief minister added.
Environment Minister and Jalna District Guardian Minister Pankaja Munde has expressed deep sorrow over the incident.
In a condolence message, Munde extended her sympathies to the families of the deceased.
