Gulf Medical University signs MoU with Military Medical Academy of Egypt
Ajman, November 6: The Gulf Medical University (GMU) of Ajman, a leading private medical university in the Middle East Region, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Military Medical Academy of Egypt, a prestigious institution of medical education and research.
A Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration between the two institutions was signed at the GMU campus on November 5 by between GMU Chancellor Prof. Hossam Hamdy and Military Medical Academy president Major General Dr. Ahmed Al-Taoudi.
Prof. Hossam Hamdy said that the MoU was an official agreement to formalize the relationship between both the institutions. “GMU has been collaborating with MMA on various fronts for some time now, but this agreement formalized it. The agreement included offering joint programmes and training for professional development, including in areas such as Aviation Medicine, Diving Medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Trauma Management, etc. The jointly developed programmes will be delivered to students and graduates as well as to physicians and health professionals,” he explained.
Major General Dr. Ahmed Al-Taoudi described the GMU as an “impressive facility with state-of-the-lab research facilities and advanced labs.” He said that he was particularly impressed by the labs of GMU, which enables teaching and diagnostic testing to coexist, providing an exemplary model of integration highly beneficial for the students to expand their practical knowledge and understanding. He also appreciated the students diversity and the harmonious environment for students from 80+ nations to bond and cooperate with each other on the path to their healthcare careers.“The MMA offers several trainings, Masters and Doctoral degrees in Aviation Medicine, Diving Medicine, Mass Casualties, etc. We will collaborate with GMU to offer these programmes for the first time in the Gulf region,” he added.
Major General Dr. Ahmed Al-Taoudi said that “research is an important area where both the institutions can collaborate. The collaboration between MMA and GMU aims to benefit students as well as patients. There is a lot of scope for teamwork between both the institutions. The MoU will facilitate mutual student exchanges for clinical training,” he said.
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CM Siddaramaiah alleges ‘criminal conspiracy’ in Sringeri recount, vows legal action
Bengaluru (PTI): Alleging a “criminal conspiracy” by BJP candidate D N Jeevaraj in the Sringeri Assembly poll recounting, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said the outcome was manipulated after valid postal ballot votes in favour of Congress leader T D Raje Gowda were tampered with during the recounting process.
Following a Karnataka High Court order on an election petition filed by Jeevaraj, challenging Raje Gowda’s election, the reverification and recounting were conducted on Saturday.
After the reverification and recount of postal ballots for the Sringeri Assembly constituency, votes polled in favour of Raje Gowda were reduced by 255, the returning officer said.
A report on the matter has been submitted to the Election Commission of India for further action, the officer added.
Congress leader Raje Gowda had won the 2023 Assembly polls from Sringeri by 201 votes, defeating his nearest rival Jeevaraj.
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said the High Court had directed the recounting of postal ballots and that irregularities were noticed during the exercise conducted on May 2.
“This is a clear case of criminal conspiracy,” Siddaramaiah said, alleging that valid votes cast in favour of Raje Gowda were altered after being accepted by counting agents of all parties, including Congress, BJP, and JD(S).
He claimed that during the recounting of postal ballots, 255 votes were initially accepted as valid by all agents but were later tampered with by subordinate officials.
“There is a second mark on the votes polled in favour of Raje Gowda. They had accepted these as valid votes. Subsequently, another mark was made by officials. This is a clear case of criminal conspiracy,” he said.
When asked who was behind the alleged conspiracy, the CM replied, “It was hatched by Jeevaraj and others. It is planned.”
Siddaramaiah further alleged that the returning officer acted improperly by declaring the result despite the presence of an Election Commission observer during the recounting.
“Immediately after the counting, the returning officer announced the result. He should not have done so; this is against the law,” he said.
He pointed out that Raje Gowda had originally won by 201 votes, but after the recounting, the BJP candidate was declared the winner by 52 votes.
“The BJP has committed a criminal act of conspiracy. This is not vote chori but vote dacoity,” he alleged.
The CM said a police complaint had already been filed by Raje Gowda’s election agent, Sudhir Kumar, and emphasised the need for electoral integrity.
“We want transparency and free and fair elections. That is what our Constitution mandates,” he added.
Stating that the government would pursue legal remedies, Siddaramaiah said, “We are preparing an appeal challenging the returning officer’s announcement in a court of law.”
Responding to a separate query on elections in other states, the CM said there appeared to be an anti-incumbency factor in West Bengal, while results in Tamil Nadu were “surprising,” adding that Vijay’s party was emerging as the largest there.
Following the victory of party candidates in Bagalkote and Davanagere South, Siddaramaiah expressed confidence about future electoral prospects in Karnataka.
“Even in 2028, we will win the Assembly elections. We will come back,” the CM said.
Siddaramaiah added that he would order a forensic examination into the alleged tampering of postal ballots.
