Thumbay Group strengthens corporate governance for transparency and 2X growth
Ajman (Press Release): As part of its oversight strategy for 2024, Thumbay Group has implemented a corporate governance structure to ensure transparency and record two-fold growth in the upcoming year. The induction took place on January 10 th , 2024 at its headquarters in Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman, and was attended by the senior management of the group.
In his keynote address, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Thumbay Group highlighted the importance of this comprehensive governance framework and its crucial role in steering the organization towards sustainable growth. "Thumbay Group has completed 25 years of operations in the UAE, and they have been very special. The new corporate governance structure in place signifies our strength for the next five-year plan - Vision 2028. We are focused on being consumer-centric and scaling our ability to run businesses that add value to people and society as a whole. Based on our well-defined growth plan, we are very keen to double the intake of students in medical education with comprehensive new programs that balance theoretical knowledge with practical training. Also, a two-fold increase in the healthcare business is envisaged, which will enable us to triple the value of the overall group by 2028 with initiatives and operational efficiency at the core. We are re-energized to
create many more fabulous years of responsible and progressive operations."
By establishing transparency as a fundamental principle, the Group aims to strengthen stakeholder confidence, cultivate a culture of accountability, and improve operational effectiveness. Additionally, it seeks to balance the interests of various stakeholders, including shareholders, management, consumers, suppliers, financiers, the government, and the community.
Thumbay Group is a diversified international business conglomerate with operations across different sectors including Education, Healthcare, Medical Research, Diagnostics, Retail Pharmacy, Health Communications, Retail Optical, Wellness, Hospitality, Real Estate, Publishing, Technology, Media, Events, Medical Tourism. Headquartered in Dubai, the group presently employs around 3500 people.
Thumbay Group is committed to provide quality care to the community and its Thumbay Healthcare today has the distinction of being the biggest chain of private academic hospitals in the region, treating patients from as many as 175 countries.
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Elderly Dalit woman cremated on road after family denied access to village cremation ground in Bihar
Vaishali: An elderly Dalit woman was cremated on a public road in Bihar’s Vaishali district after her family was allegedly prevented from using the village cremation ground, triggering outrage and tension in the area, The Observer Post reported.
The incident occurred on Thursday at Sontho Andhari village under the Goraul police station limits. The deceased, identified as Jhapki Devi (95), belonged to a Mahadalit family. According to locals and police, when her family tried to take her body to the cremation ground, some people blocked the route, leaving the family with no option but to perform the last rites on the road.
Family members and residents said the obstruction has been a long-standing issue. “Every time we take a body for cremation, the way is blocked. This has happened earlier too, but no permanent solution was given,” said a local resident from Manjhi Tola, expressing anger over repeated denial of access.
As tensions rose, the funeral procession stopped at Andhari Gachi Chowk, where the body was placed on a pyre in front of a Shiva temple and cremated on the road. Villagers alleged that the pathway connecting the main road to the cremation ground had been encroached upon by local landowners.
Police and administrative officials later reached the spot. A fire brigade vehicle was deployed to extinguish the pyre, and the road was cleaned after the cremation. Public representatives who arrived at the scene were reportedly chased away by protesting villagers, who accused the administration of ignoring their complaints for years.
Vaishali Superintendent of Police Vikram Sihag said the issue arose due to the absence of a clear path. “Earlier, there was a route to the cremation ground, but some people built a temple on that path. Due to the lack of access, the family carried out the cremation on the road,” he said. He added that discussions were held with local officials and that arrangements would be made to restore access to the cremation ground. “The situation is currently under control,” the SP said.
Block Development Officer Pankaj Kumar Nigam and Circle Officer Divya Chanchal said the area had been cleared and an inquiry was under way. “All aspects will be examined, and steps will be taken to ensure that such incidents do not happen again,” they said.
