Gulf Medical University Signs MoU with Ajman University for Collaboration in Academics, Research
Ajman: In line with its started strategic objective of expanding the network of partner universities worldwide, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, has entered into an agreement with Ajman University (AU). The MoU was signed between both the universities at the GMU campus on 27th May 2019, represented by Prof. Hossam Hamdy – Chancellor of GMU and Dr. Abdelkrim Seghir – Chancellor of AU.
The MoU aims to develop academic cooperation through student and faculty exchanges, joint scientific research, dual degree programs and exchanges of academic materials and publications in addition to professional internships and technical cooperation, between both the universities.
Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU said that the collaboration between the universities would have a profound impact on the UAE and the region. “The partnership with Ajman University is the latest in our efforts towards realizing the vision to be a leading international academic healthcare institution. We are confident that this collaboration would benefit the education, healthcare and research sectors in the UAE and beyond, facilitating continuing professional development in these areas, in the long run.”
Dr. Abdelkrim Seghir said that both the Universities had a lot to gain and contribute, as part of the new partnership. About his visit to GMU and Thumbay Medicity, he said, “I am very impressed with the facilities here at GMU and Thumbay Medicity. I admire the passion with which the students and faculty here pursue academics and research. I am particularly impressed by the leadership and the vision behind GMU, driving the huge growth and development.”
GMU provides a number of collaborative programs with distinguished academic institutes and universities, such as the University of Arizona, University of Paris, Medical University of Lublin – Poland, Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Japan, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University – Italy, Sun Yat-Sen University - China, etc. This is part of the internationalization of GMU, offering its students the chance to learn and get training in the USA, Europe, China, Japan and France. GMU receives students from more than 80 countries as its reputation and image goes beyond the region.
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Power tariffs under BESCOM to rise from May 1
Bengaluru (PTI): Power bills for consumers under the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) will go up from May 1, following an order issued by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Friday.
The hike comes after KERC allowed the BESCOM to recover a revenue deficit of Rs 2,068 crore incurred in 2024-25, from the consumers.
As a result, for every unit of electricity consumed in 2024-25, the customers will be charged an additional 56 paise, it said.
"BESCOM shall calculate, for each of the active consumers of FY2024-25 the amount to be recovered based on their actual energy consumption during FY2024-25. Such amount shall be recovered during FY 2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as 'FY25 True up Charges', commencing from the first meter reading date falling on or after 1 May 2026 and concluding with the reading date ending on 30 April 2027," the order said.
"It is further ordered that BESCOM shall maintain a separate head of account, allocated for the purpose, to record the adjustment of the said amount to ensure full recovery of the deficit," it added.
Similarly Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC) has also recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 121.71 crore and can collect an additional 15 paisa per unit for consumption in 2024-25, official sources said.
