High-profile delegation from Iran’s Tehran University of Medical Sciences visits Thumbay Medicity
Ajman: Thumbay Medicity in Ajman, UAE, received a distinguished delegation from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in Iran on June 1, 2023. Led by Dr. Hossein Ghanaati, Chancellor of the institute, the visit aimed to establish a platform for meaningful interaction and foster long-term collaborations in knowledge sharing. The visit holds the potential for mutual benefits by facilitating ongoing cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two parties.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, along with Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Healthcare, and other senior dignitaries of the management. As part of their visit, the esteemed guests were given a comprehensive tour of Thumbay Medicity's facilities, including Gulf Medical University's educational and research centers, Thumbay Rehabilitation Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital, and Thumbay University Hospital. This tour provided an opportunity to showcase the state-of-the-art infrastructure, resources, and capabilities available at Thumbay Medicity to the visiting delegation.
Expressing his appreciation for the warm reception and acknowledging the exceptional facilities at Thumbay Medicity, Dr. Hossein Ghanaati, Chancellor of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, praised the outstanding quality of the academic curriculum, the focus on innovation, and the overall excellence of the healthcare facilities within Thumbay Group.
Highlighting the significance of the meeting with Gulf Medical University, Dr. Ghanaati mentioned the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two institutions. The MoU aims to explore various avenues of bilateral cooperation, including online education, potential research collaborations, sharing expertise in health professions education strategies, discussing policy frameworks, and identifying areas of mutual interest for future cooperation.
The visiting delegation also commended Gulf Medical University's efforts in establishing a comprehensive Academic Health System, which is the first of its kind in the private sector within the region.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen expressed his gratitude to the esteemed delegates and emphasized Thumbay Group's commitment to building strong partnerships with healthcare institutions in Iran. The goal is to leverage Iran's significant achievements in the healthcare field for mutually beneficial collaborations. Dr. Moideen further elaborated on Thumbay Group's Vision-2028, which outlines a three-year plan to triple their business and set new standards in healthcare and education. This plan reflects their dedication to creating an environment that supports students and promotes knowledge exchange. Dr. Moideen also expressed delight at signing the MoU with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, as it strengthens their commitment to advancing medical education through global partnerships and embracing opportunities for knowledge sharing.
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Trump rushed out of dinner event after shots fired; one arrested
Washington (PTI): US President Donald Trump and other top White House officials were evacuated unharmed from the annual dinner of White House correspondents after a man armed with multiple weapons fired shots outside the ballroom of the hotel.
The incident took place at around 8:34 PM local time when dinner was served. At that time, Trump was seen having a conversation with Weijia Jiang, the President of the White House Correspondents' Association, and mentalist Oz Pearlman, who was scheduled to present a show at the marquee event at the Washington Hilton here.
Secret Service officials and other security personnel covered the President, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J D Vance, and the Second Lady Usha Vance, who were seated at the head table, and escorted them out of the ballroom.
Several guests at the dinner, including leaders across the political spectrum, journalists and other invitees, ducked under the table, apparently as a reflex reaction.
Putting up a brave face, President Trump later announced on Truth Social that the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days.
“Boom, boom, boom, boom is all that I heard, and many guests ducked under the table,” a C-SPAN reporter at the dinner said.
Hours later, Trump addressed a press conference at the White House and announced that the security personnel had captured one person who hails from California.
“I heard a noise and sort of thought it was a tray going down. I've heard that many times. It was a pretty loud noise, and it was from quite far away. He (the attacker) hadn't reached the area at all. They really got him,” Trump told reporters, recalling the incident.
Trump said one security officer was shot at but saved as he was wearing a bulletproof vest.
Several protestors had lined up on the road outside the hotel, raising slogans against the Trump administration and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
A CNN reporter who was outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton said he saw a gunman opening fire just a few feet away. He was among the dozens of attendees who took cover as law enforcement swarmed the venue.
The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from California.
Asked how Saturday’s incident impacts him as the US president, Trump told reporters he is in a dangerous job but that he is no “basket case.”
“I like not to think about it. I lead a pretty normal life, considering, you know, it’s a dangerous life. I think I handle it as well as it can be handled,” Trump said.
Trump has survived two assassination attempts over the past two years – first at a presidential election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, and later in Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024.
“I will say you had Republicans, Democrats, independents, conservatives, liberals, and progressives...everybody in that room, big crowd, record-setting crowd,” he said.
“We had some great work done by law enforcement, but in light of this evening's events, I ask that all Americans recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully,” Trump said.
