Saudi officials say close to 1.5 million foreign pilgrims have arrived in the country so far for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the vast majority by air.

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have announced the reopening of their embassies on Monday following a yearslong rift over Qatar's support of Islamist groups.

Gulf Medical University (GMU), one of the leading medical universities in the Gulf region, is proud to announce its substantial leap forward in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for 2023. In a significant achievement, Gulf Medical University has been ranked between 101 and 200 in both the "Quality Education" and "Health & Wellbeing" sustainable development goals on a global scale.

Sheikha Hend bint Faisal Al Qasimi, a princess from the royal family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), responded strongly to a tweet by Sudarshan TV's Editor-in-chief, Suresh Chavhanke, regarding secularism. Chavhanke claimed that passengers were left waiting outside a bus in the UAE because the Muslim driver was performing prayers.

Gulf Medical University has achieved a significant milestone in the Middle East's medical education landscape with the launch of Thumbay Institute/College, which specializes in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). It becomes the first-of-its-kind institute in the region to focus on integrating AI and the metaverse into medical education, offering new avenues for research, innovation, and healthcare advancements. The institute aims to empower students to develop cutting-edge AI solutions that can revolutionize healthcare practices.

 Thumbay Group, UAE’s leading provider of medical education and healthcare services with a legacy of 25-years of excellence in services across the region, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Gems Middle East. This collaboration seeks to empower the realms of healthcare and education by harnessing the collective strengths and expertise of both organizations. With a shared dedication to fostering innovation and achieving remarkable results, this partnership further strives to cultivate a vibrant and influential landscape in these crucial domains of health professions’ education. 

Thumbay Medicity in Ajman, UAE, received a distinguished delegation from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in Iran on June 1, 2023. Led by Dr. Hossein Ghanaati, Chancellor of the institute, the visit aimed to establish a platform for meaningful interaction and foster long-term collaborations in knowledge sharing. The visit holds the potential for mutual benefits by facilitating ongoing cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the two parties.

A high-profile delegation from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran, headed by Dr. Alireza Zali, President of the institute visited Thumbay Medicity (Ajman) on May 25, 2023. The visit aimed at a providing a platform for meaningful engagement and laying the groundwork for long-term knowledge sharing collaborations that can benefit both the entities.