Thumbay Lab for AI in Healthcare inaugurated at Gulf Medical University
Ajman, UAE: The Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare at Gulf Medical University (GMU) has launched the Thumbay Lab for AI in Healthcare, a dedicated facility aimed at advancing education and research in artificial intelligence applications within the healthcare sector.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the University Library’s Main Foyer and attended by faculty members, students, industry representatives, and invited dignitaries. H.E. Shri. Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates, was present as the Chief Guest. Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, presided over the event.
The newly launched lab is intended to support the university’s existing AI-related programs by providing access to advanced technological infrastructure. It will facilitate practical engagement with AI tools across several healthcare domains, including diagnostics, operations management, clinical decision-making, and patient care.
The facility complements ongoing academic offerings at the Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare, which include:
► Master in Artificial Intelligence and Health Informatics (MAIHI)
► Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
► Certificate Course in Generative AI (GenAI) in Healthcare
These programs are currently open for enrollment. Details are available on the university’s official website: http://www.gmu.ac.ae
According to university officials, the lab is expected to contribute to academic and research outcomes by facilitating exposure to emerging technologies and fostering collaboration with healthcare and technology partners. Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor of GMU and Vice Chancellor – Academics, noted the facility's role in promoting applied learning and research-driven initiatives within the university.
The Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare is engaged in collaborations with more than 15 industry partners, including technology providers and academic institutions, aimed at aligning training with real-world applications and research demands.
Established in 1998 in Ajman, Gulf Medical University offers a range of programs across disciplines including medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, health sciences, healthcare management, and AI in healthcare.
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Assam: Principal of govt school held for 'sexual abuse' of student
Tezpur (PTI): The principal of a government school in Assam’s Sonitpur district has been arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a female student, a police officer said on Saturday.
The Class 9 student had alleged that the principal made lewd comments and touched her inappropriately during Saraswati Puja celebrations on January 23.
“The girl confined in her mother, as she was afraid to attend school after the incident. The family members filed a complaint at Missamari police station. Based on it, the principal was arrested on Thursday,” the officer said.
The accused, the principal of Missamari Higher Secondary School, is also the president of the All Assam Higher Secondary Schools Principals’ Association.
An investigation is uderway, he added.
