Welcoming the 2024 cohort of students across its six colleges, the Gulf Medical University conducted the time-honored tradition of the ‘White Coat Ceremony’ at the Al Jurf (Ajman) Campus on September 25, 2024. The event featured students publicly pledging their commitment to patient care, taking their oath in the presence of their families, esteemed leaders, and fellow peers.

Riyadh: US magazine The Atlantic has reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed a lack of personal concern for the "Palestinian issue" during a conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in January. The two leaders reportedly discussed the possibility of normalising relations with Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The Shaheen Group of Institutions, a leading name in NEET and JEE coaching in India, has announced the opening of its 103rd branch in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This expansion marks a significant step in Shaheen's mission to provide quality education on a global scale.

American rapper Macklemore said he cancelled an upcoming October concert in Dubai over the United Arab Emirates' role "in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis” in Sudan through its reported support of the paramilitary force that's been fighting government troops there.

Marking a major milestone, Thumbay Group celebrates 26 years of prosperous business operations in the United Arab Emirates this August 2024. Founded by Dr. Thumbay Moideen in 1997, the group has grown into a major force in the UAE's healthcare and medical education sectors, with Gulf Medical University as its flagship venture. Through consistent innovation, high standards of quality, and a dedication to community betterment, Thumbay Group has expanded across diverse industries over the years.

A former Saudi official alleged in a report that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged the signature of his father on the royal decree that launched the kingdom's yearslong, stalemated war against Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Al Raafah, Umm Al Quwain, UAE: Flour Masters Bakery has opened a new tortilla manufacturing facility in Umm Al Quwain, UAE. This plant is a part of their expansion under HMH Holding Co., aimed at increasing their production capacity for flatbreads.

Hundreds of SpiceJet passengers were stranded at the Dubai airport on Wednesday after some flights were cancelled due to to non-payment of dues by the airline to the Dubai airport authorities, according to a source.