Ajman: Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, one of the leading academic hospitals under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, will be launching its own loyalty card for Egyptian patients, called the‘Umm Al Dunya’ card, on Thursday, 28thMarch 2019. Introduced as a ‘Year of Tolerance’ initiative, the ‘Umm Al Dunya’ cardwill entitle cardholders to a host of inpatient and out-patient discounts at Thumbay Hospital- Ajman.The card is being launched for the benefit of patients without insurance coverage.

Outpatient cardholders will be able avail discounts on consultations and procedures across various specializations, in addition to discounted lab/radiology services and dental consultations and procedures. Inpatient services are offered at a discount for cardholders. Discounts for delivery packages cover both normal and LCSC deliveries, in addition to free pediatric consultation and specially discounted circumcision package. Special discounts will also be available for consultations/procedures in Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Bariatric Surgery.

Mr. Akbar MoideenThumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the ‘Umm Al Dunya’ cardwould be valid throughout the Year of Tolerance, until 31st December 2019. “Card-holders can avail discounts on consultations, IP procedures, radiology investigations, dental services/procedures, dietician consultation and ECG, by flashing their cards at the hospital,” he said, adding, “Thumbay Hospital – Ajman welcomes the Egyptian community to avail the benefits of this unique loyalty card.”

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Ottawa, May 3: Canadian police on Friday arrested members of an alleged hit squad investigators here believe was tasked by the government of India with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey last year, according to media reports.

The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of the "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar.

India has dismissed Trudeau's charges as "absurd" and "motivated."

Quoting sources close to the investigation, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported that the police are actively investigating possible links to three additional murders in Canada, including the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy in Edmonton.

Members of the hit squad are alleged to have played different roles as shooters, drivers and spotters on the day Nijjar was killed at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey in British Columbia, according to the sources.

The men were arrested Friday during police operations in at least two provinces, the report said.

Sources said investigators identified the alleged hit squad members in Canada some months ago and have been keeping them under tight surveillance.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are expected to announce the arrests and share some details of their investigation later Friday, CTV News reported, quoting a senior government source.

Nijjar, a 45-year-old Canadian citizen, was shot dead on June 18, shortly after evening prayers at his Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey.

India had on Thursday rejected fresh comments by Prime Minister Trudeau on the killing of Nijjar and said the remarks once again illustrated the political space given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence.

Trudeau addressed a Khalsa Day event in Toronto on Sunday that was attended by some pro-Khalistan supporters.

On the sidelines of the event, he told the media that the killing of Nijjar in British Columbia in June last year created a "problem" and that he cannot ignore it, in an apparent reference to his earlier allegations of involvement of Indian agents in the assassination.

"PM Trudeau has made such remarks earlier as well. His remarks illustrate once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi at his weekly media briefing.

"This not only impacts India-Canada relations but also encourages a climate of violence and criminality in Canada to the detriment of its own citizens," he said when asked about Trudeau's remarks.

India on Monday also summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner and lodged a strong protest with him over the raising of pro-'Khalistan' slogans at the event in the presence of Trudeau and several other leaders. Nijjar was a Khalistani separatist and he was wanted in India on various terror charges.

"It is a problem in our relations with India because we cannot ignore that," Trudeau said on the killing of Nijjar.

Days after Trudeau's allegations, India asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity. Subsequently, Canada withdrew 41 diplomats and their family members from India.

India has been asserting that its "core issue" with Canada remained that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.

Following Trudeau's allegations last year, India temporarily suspended issuance of visas to Canadian citizens. The visa services were resumed several weeks later.