Ajman, Oct 04: Thumbay Hospital & Gulf Medical University felicitated the leading experts from the UAE’s insurance sector for their contributions at the Annual Health Insurance Conference & Award Ceremony 2018 held at the Fairmont Hotel, Ajman on Thursday.
While H.E. Dr. Salem Al Darmaki, advisor to the UAE minister of health and prevention was the chief guest of the conference, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder president of the Thumbay Group was the guest of honor.
Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the healthcare division of the Thumbay Group delivered the welcome speech. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Thumbay Moideen recounted the success story of the Thumbay Group from its beginnings in 1998 to a diversified international conglomerate with global presence and business activities across 20 sectors.
H.E. Dr. Salem Al Darmaki pre-launched the 500-bed Thumbay University Hospital Complex coming up at Thumbay Medicity, which will be the largest private academic hospital in the region. He presented the ‘Special Award of Honor & Recognition’ to the following insurance experts:
- Mr. Christian Gregorowicz, CEO, NextCare Health Insurance
- Ms. Marion Corbett, Director - Provider Relations, National Health Insurance Company – Daman Insurance
- Mr. Fadi Hindi, CEO, Takaful Emarat
- Mr. Jean Louis Laurent Josi, CEO, Oman Insurance
- Mr. Umair Nizami, Managing Director, Neuron LLC
- Dr. Mumtaz Hussain, General Manager, Operations, Pentacare Medical Services
- Mr. Joe Boulos, General Manager, NAS Administration Services
- Mr. Nabil Shanawani, Assistant General Manager, Al Buhaira National Insurance Company
The conference emphasized the judicious utilization of technology as an important factor in keeping the cost of healthcare delivery in check.


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Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka government on Friday signed an MoU with Allegiance International Co Ltd of Taiwan to establish an Indo-Taiwan Industrial Technology Innovation Park (ITIP) in the state, with a proposed investment of around Rs 1,000 crore.
The MoU was signed by Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, Director, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Lawrence Chen, VP, Allegiance Group in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Minister for Electronics, IT & BT Priyank Kharge, and senior officials.
The project will be undertaken by the Allegiance Group with a proposed investment of around Rs 1,000 crore, leading to the creation of about 800 direct jobs via the companies setting up operations in ITIP over a period of 5 years, the IT&BT Minister's office said in a statement.
The ITIP will serve as a dedicated hub for Taiwanese companies in electronics and semiconductors, fostering advanced manufacturing, R&D, and innovation. This collaboration aims to strengthen Karnataka's position as India's leading destination for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and accelerate the growth of the semiconductor ecosystem in the state.
Key highlights of the MoU include establishment of a world-class industrial park to house Taiwanese firms in electronics and semiconductor sectors; development of a robust supply chain ecosystem for components, PCBs, and chip design; creation of high-value jobs and skill development programmes in collaboration with academic institutions; and promotion of technology transfer and global best practices to enhance India's competitiveness in electronics manufacturing.
CM Siddaramaiah said this partnership marks a significant step towards realising Karnataka's vision of becoming a global hub for electronics and semiconductor innovation.
"The ITIP will attract cutting-edge technology and investments, creating opportunities for our youth and strengthening India's position in the global value chain," he said.
Minister Priyank Kharge said Karnataka has led India's technology revolution and continues to dominate in innovation, deep-tech talent, and semiconductor design.
"This partnership will accelerate our efforts to build a robust electronics and semiconductor ecosystem. We are committed to creating a level playing field and ensuring that Karnataka remains the preferred destination for global investors in advanced technologies," he said.
Lawrence Chen said, "We are excited to collaborate with Karnataka, a state known for its technology leadership. The ITIP will be a catalyst for Taiwanese companies to expand in India and contribute to the growth of the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem."
