GMU holds Convocation 2025; 630 graduates awarded degrees in presence of Ajman Crown Prince
Ajman: Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, held its Convocation 2025 ceremony at Thumbay Grounds, Thumbay Medicity, where 630 students from various health science disciplines received their degrees. The event was held in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council.
Graduates from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, healthcare management, and other allied health programs attended the ceremony along with their families, faculty members, and healthcare leaders.
The event began with the “GMU At a Glance” presentation followed by the formal awarding of degrees and the administration of the Graduate Oath.
Presiding over the convocation, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, congratulated the graduating class and spoke about GMU’s expanding academic and clinical ecosystem. He noted that the university continues to grow through its integrated facilities at Thumbay Medicity, including advanced teaching hospitals, research centres, and simulation-based training environments.
GMU Chancellor Prof. Manda Venkatramana commended the graduates for their dedication and hard work. He also expressed gratitude to parents, faculty members, and clinical preceptors for their support in shaping a new generation of healthcare professionals equipped to serve globally.
As part of the ceremony, GMU conferred Honorary Doctorates on H.E. Mirza Al Sayegh and Mr. Feroz Allana, acknowledging their notable contributions to society. The university also awarded Honorary Professorships to four distinguished figures in the medical and healthcare sector: Dr. Samih Tarabichi, Dr. Abdulla Al Khayat, Dr. Abdulrahim Mustafawi, and Dr. Humaid Al Shamsi. Their work in clinical excellence, academic medicine and healthcare innovation was recognised during the event.
GMU officials highlighted that students would continue to benefit from hands-on training across the Thumbay Academic Health System, which includes Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, long-term care facilities, and other teaching environments serving diverse patient communities.
As the graduates prepare to begin their careers in hospitals, research institutions and healthcare organisations across the world, the Convocation 2025 ceremony reaffirmed GMU’s commitment to advancing healthcare education and strengthening the global health workforce.
The ceremony concluded with an address by the Student Council President, followed by the formal dissolution of the convocation.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
