International Conference on Veterinary Care 2024 - held at GMU
Thumbay Group announces construction of Thumbay Veterinary Hospital in Sharjah
Ajman, UAE — April 30, 2024 — The International Conference on Veterinary Care 2024 with the theme "Approaches to Clinical Reasoning," the conference a cornerstone event in advancing veterinary healthcare practices. Hosted at the Gulf Medical University in Ajman, UAE, this conference, organized in collaboration with Thumbay Veterinary Clinic, is set to inspire and innovate.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, as the Guest of Honor. Leading experts from The Royal Veterinary College, United Kingdom, headlined a series of discussions. Prof. Stuart Reid, President & Principal, delved into the evolution of modern veterinary education and its pathway to international accreditation. Prof. Jill Maddison, alongside her expertise in general practice, tackled crucial topics such as treating diarrhea in dogs, professional issues teaching, and employing a problem-based clinical reasoning approach across different species.
Dr. Mike Hewetson, an Associate Professor specializing in equine internal medicine, provided updates on melanomas in horses while exploring clinical and professional decision-making processes. Additionally, he also shed light on employing a problem-based clinical reasoning approach across species. Mrs. Nina Davies, the Director of International and Strategic Engagement, offered insights into student selection practices in veterinary education, completing a comprehensive lineup of topics essential for the advancement of veterinary science and education.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, announced, "Thumbay Veterinary Clinic will soon open in Muwaileh, Sharjah. Construction for Thumbay Veterinary Hospital in Thumbay Medicity is set to commence in December 2024, catering to both small and large animals, and is expected to be in operation by September 2025." He added, "Thumbay Veterinary Clinics in Dubai and Ras al Khaimah are also being launched and will be part of the Thumbay Institute of Veterinary Medicine."
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Regulator DGCA eases flight duty norms for pilots amid IndiGo crisis
Mumbai (PTI): Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday eased the flight duty norms by allowing substitution of leaves with a weekly rest period amid massive operational disruptions at IndiGo, according to sources.
As per the revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms, "no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest", which means that weekly rest period and leaves are to be treated separately. The clause was part of efforts to address fatigue issues among the pilots.
Citing IndiGo flight disruptions, sources told PTI that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to withdraw the provision 'no leave shall be substituted for weekly rest' from the FDTL norms.
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"In view of the ongoing operational disruptions and representations received from various airlines regarding the need to ensure continuity and stability of operations, it has been considered necessary to review the said provision," DGCA said in a communication dated December 5.
The gaps in planning ahead of the implementation of the revised FDTL, the second phase of which came into force from November 1, have resulted in crew shortage at IndiGo and is one of the key reasons for the current disruptions.
#BREAKING: #DGCA relaxes a clause which debarred airlines to club leaves with weekly rest to mitigate #IndiGo crisis
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