Ajman: K’taka Ministers visit Thumbay Medicity, to explore collaboration in Medical Education
Collaboration in healthcare, skill development discussed
Ajman: Two ministers from the Karnataka government visited Thumbay Medicity in Ajman to study possible collaboration in medical education, healthcare and skill development. Thumbay Medicity, founded by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, houses Gulf Medical University (GMU) and a network of teaching hospitals and training centres.
The delegation included Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil, Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development, and Dr. M. C. Sudhakar, Minister for Higher Education. They were received by Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President – Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group, along with Prof. Manda, Chancellor of GMU, and members of the university’s senior leadership.
The visit began at Gulf Medical University with a tour of its academic and research facilities, including simulation centres, laboratories and interprofessional learning spaces that bring together students from more than 111 nationalities. The ministers then toured the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, the Thumbay Dental Hospital and the Thumbay University Hospital, which is among the largest academic hospitals in the UAE.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Sharanprakash R. Patil said: “Walking through Thumbay Medicity gives a clear sense of how a strong vision can transform education and healthcare. The way Dr. Thumbay Moideen has built this entire ecosystem in such a short time is truly remarkable. His commitment to global-standard training, innovation, and service is evident at every corner of Gulf Medical University and its hospitals. We look forward to exploring collaborations that will benefit students, clinicians, and institutions in Karnataka.”
Dr. M. C. Sudhakar said: “It is inspiring to see how far Dr. Thumbay Moideen has taken the Thumbay name on the global stage. Being from Karnataka, he has made us proud with what he has created here in the UAE. Thumbay Medicity stands as a world-class model for integrated higher education and healthcare. The academic environment at GMU, the diversity of students, and the strong research focus open meaningful opportunities for joint programs, exchange pathways, and collaborative research with institutions back home.”
Dr. U.T. Iftikhar Ali, Chairman of the State Allied and Health Care Council, and Mohd Mohsin, Principal Secretary to the Karnataka government, were also part of the delegation.
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Bill to regulate deepfakes tabled in Lok Sabha
New Delhi (PTI): A Private Member's Bill seeking a clear legal framework for regulation of deepfakes has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Regulation of Deepfake Bill, introduced by Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde in the House on Friday, aims to protect citizens by mandating prior consent from individuals depicted in deepfake content.
"Misuse of deepfakes for harassment, deception and misinformation has escalated, creating an urgent need for regulatory safeguards," Shinde said.
The Bill also lists penalties for offenders creating or disseminating deepfake content with malicious intent.
"With advancements in artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake technology has emerged as a significant tool for media manipulation. While the technology has potential applications in education, entertainment and creative fields, it also poses severe risks when misused, threatening individual privacy, national security and public trust," Shinde said in the statement of objects and reasons in the Bill.
The proposed Bill seeks to establish a clear legal framework to govern the creation, distribution and application of deepfakes in India, said Shinde, a three-term Lok Sabha member from Kalyan.
The Bill also seeks to establish the Deepfake Task Force, a dedicated body to combat national security implications and evaluate the influence of deepfakes on privacy, civic participation, and potential election interference.
The task force will collaborate with academic and private sector institutions to develop technologies that detect manipulated content, thereby promoting credibility in digital media.
The Bill also proposes to establish a fund to support public and private sector initiatives in the detection and deterrence of advanced image manipulation.
A Private Member's Bill is a procedure of Parliament that enables lawmakers, who are not ministers, to draw attention to issues that might not be represented in Government Bills or to highlight the issues and gaps in the existing legal framework that require legislative intervention.
