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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England sticking with Key, McCullum and Stokes despite Ashes humbling
London (AP): England is not sacking anybody following the 4-1 Ashes loss in Australia.
A review of the tour by the England and Wales Cricket Board, announced within hours of the final match in January, was concluded on Monday. Firing people would “be the easy thing to do,” ECB chief executive Richard Gould said but he insisted, "This is not the time to throw everything out."
Managing director Rob Key, coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes kept their jobs after the best England side to go to Australia in 14 years lost the Ashes in 11 days with two games to spare.
“Moving people on can sometimes be the easy thing to do. That's not the route that we're going to take,” Gould said. “I've seen the driving ambition and determination that we're lucky enough to have within our leadership group to take the lessons from the Ashes and move forward.”
Gould previously was the chief executive of Bristol City soccer club and said the ECB would not follow the same route as soccer's hire-and-fire culture.
“Cricket is a very unique sport in that it takes a team of leadership ... it's not like football where there's a single point of failure or success with a manager," he said. He added the ECB would not “select or deselect management based on a popularity campaign.”
The main criticisms of England's tour were poor preparation, player misbehavior, and selection mistakes.
At a press conference at Lord's, Gould and Key said McCullum and Stokes have not had a “bust up,” they did not want McCullum to “completely change” but “to evolve,” the behavior of some players was “unprofessional,” there will be more consequences for underperforming, and a commitment to “better long-term planning” ahead of major test series.
Some changes were already implemented for the Twenty20 World Cup, where England reached the semifinals. Gould implied that performance saved McCullum.
Key acknowledged that England supporters would be disappointed to see the management team go unpunished.
“I know people want punishment and that people then should be sacked for that,” Key said. “That doesn't mean we don't feel like we've gone through some serious pain: Brendon, myself, Ben. It's been as tough a time as I think I've had.”
