Thumbay Labs announces ‘Prevention is better than Cure’ Campaign
• Overall good health and Immunity crucial in the war against COVID-19
• Preventive screening packages at 90% discount, Special Health Check covering 15 tests only for AED 75
• Bookings can be made online, Home Collection service available
Press Release- Dubai, UAE, Aug 3: Encouraging the UAE residents to take stock of their overall health and immune status, Thumbay Labs, the largest network of CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs in the region owned by Thumbay Group announced its new campaign under the motto, ‘Prevention is Better than Cure’.
The initiative is designed to encourage the society to take charge of their health by employing proactive strategies.
“It is proven that early screenings and regular health checks play a critical role in enhancing community wellbeing and decreasing the burden on healthcare systems.
Healthier people are less prone to infections and lifestyle diseases and this is what, Thumbay Group wants to achieve by motivating people to undertake such positive measures”, said Dr. Nasir Parwaiz, Director, Thumbay Labs.
Offering exclusive Health Packages to the population at a negligible cost, the campaign has something for everyone starting from children, and adults to old people as well as fitness enthusiasts.
Unveiled as part of Thumbay Healthcare Online Summer Health Festival, the exclusive health packages offer 90% discount on screenings and can be bought online via https://festival.thumbay.com/services/thumbay-labs/
For instance, one could get a Special Health Check Package worth AED 1500 for as low as AED 75 covering 15 parameters including CBC, Lipid Profile, Urea, Bilirubin Total, TSH, Vitamin D, HBA1c etc.
Furthermore, Premarital Screening, Fitness Monitoring, Senior Citizen Wellness, Men Wellness, Women Wellness and Child Wellness packages all covering between 60-70 different health tests are available for just AED 199. A unique ‘Immunity Check Package’ is also available and is recommended by health experts to understand the immune status of individuals as having appropriate immunity is essential in fighting various diseases, especially COVID-19.
“Preventing illness during the fight against COVID-19 is very important and testing plays a very crucial role in this. We, at Thumbay Labs, are committed to lead from the front in this war as we are known for our speed and accuracy of reports. We strive tirelessly to provide quality testing for the UAE population,’’ added Dr. Parwaiz.
Since its inception in 2013, the Lab has played a major role in screening patients and helping the doctors make accurate decision thus saving patient’s lives and critical illnesses. Sample collection centers are located at all the Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics across Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, and Fujairah. Families may walk in or book an appointment by calling the respective sample collection centers or by contacting Thumbay Labs Customer Care on 04 6030555 or 05 66806455 (WhatsApp).
The group also has a special Home Collection Services department, which can provide the service upon booking and collect the sample from home.
Thumbay Labs, accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), is the first network of diagnostic labs in the region featuring Total Lab Automation. With ultramodern equipment’s and highly qualified professionals, Thumbay Labs offer more than 2500 routine and special tests, with a number of affordable health check panels for everyone. They also provide fast online reports.
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Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquires RCB for USD 1.78 billion
Bengaluru (PTI): A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) on Tuesday acquired 100 percent equity stake in IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping USD 1.78 billion (approximately Rs 16,706 crore) from its current owner the United Spirits Limited.
Other parties involved in the group are -- Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE, a firm of which Viral Patel is the CEO, Bolt Ventures, owned by American investor David Blitzer, and media conglomerate Times of India.
“United Spirits Limited, pursuant to the meeting of its Board of Directors, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of the 100 percent equity stake held in its wholly owned subsidiary Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) to a consortium,” the USL said in a statement.
“The consortium comprises Aditya Birla Group (ABG), The Times of India Group (Times), Bolt Ventures (Bolt), and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE (Blackstone) for a total consideration of INR 166.6 bn in an all cash transaction,” the statement added.
The transaction includes RCB's men’s and women’s (WPL) teams.
“RCSPL owns and operates Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchises that participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL).
“Upon completion of this transaction, the consortium will, through its ownership of RCSPL, acquire the rights to own and operate the IPL and WPL franchise,” said the USL.
The announcement also concluded the strategic review of RCSPL that was initiated by USL on November 5, 2025.
The United Spirits Limited is a subsidiary of UK-Diageo, and they were keen to move away from RCB as the team was not central to their business plans.
Commenting on the transaction, Praveen Someshwar, MD & CEO, USL, said: “This transaction marks an important milestone for USL as we sharpen focus on our core beverage alcohol business to unlock its true potential. RCB has grown into the most prominent and commercially successful franchise in the IPL and WPL.
“We are excited for the future of RCB under the stewardship of the new owner. As Sports enters a new phase of growth in India & globally, we believe this is in the best interest of the franchise and our stakeholders.”
Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said, “Over the past 2 decades, the IPL has morphed to become a global sporting powerhouse that has changed the face of Indian cricket creating enormous value for India.
“RCB, as one of the most compelling franchises in modern sport, offers the Aditya Birla Group a distinctive platform to extend its legacy of institution-building into the arena of global sport.”
As per the sale agreement, Aryaman Vikram Birla, ABG’s director, will be the chairman of RCB while Satyan Gajwani of Times of India will be his deputy.
Aryaman Birla, said: “It is a privilege to come together in this partnership to shape the next phase of growth for RCB. This partnership brings together a deep understanding of sports, media and consumer businesses.
“Together, we will continue to Play Bold -- on the pitch, in the community, and for the fans who make RCB what it is.”
Gajwani, Chairman, Times Internet Limited, said: “RCB is the reigning champion and the most popular brand in the IPL. We will build RCB into a global sporting institution, while remaining rooted in Bengaluru and Karnataka and its incredible fanbase.”
Blitzer hoped to build on RCB’s recent success.
“RCB has a world-class fanbase, and the IPL is one of the great growth stories in global sport. Having invested in clubs and leagues around the world, I believe the opportunity at RCB stands out.
We look forward to working alongside our partners and the BCCI to build on the franchise’s championship success,” he said.
Patel praised the RCB as one of the strongest sporting brands in the world.
“We are excited to invest in RCB, building on Blackstone’s long-standing commitment to India. RCB stands out as one of the most popular sports franchises in the world with a powerful brand, a loyal fan base, and multiple avenues for growth,” he added.
However, formalities such as ratification from the BCCI, IPL Governing Council, its WPL counterpart and the Competition Commission of India are still pending.
Earlier, IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals was acquired by US-based Kal Somani-led consortium for USD 1.63 billion (approx Rs 15,290 crore),
The Somani-led consortium includes Rob Walton from the Walmart family and Hamp family (Ford motor company).
Somani is an Arizona-based tech entrepreneur who has founded IntraEdge (technology services and solutions), Truyo.Ai (data privacy rights and AI governance) and Academian (edtech services).
The other contenders to buy the team, which won the inaugural trophy in 2008, were the Times Internet-led consortium, the Aditya Birla Group and the Mittal family led by ArcelorMittal CEO Aditya Mittal.
