Thumbay Group’s first Private Academic Hospital celebrates 16th anniversary
Ajman, Oct 20: Thumbay Hospital – Ajman, the leading academic hospital, under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, celebrated its 16th anniversary on October 17.
Inaugurated in 2002, Thumbay Hospital - Ajman has the distinction of being the first private teaching hospital in the UAE and the first JCI-accredited hospital in the Emirate. Part of the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS), the first private academic health system in the region, Thumbay Hospital Ajman provides clinical training to the students of the Gulf Medical University.
Thumbay Group founder president Dr Thumbay Moideen said that the 16th anniversary of Thumbay Group’s first healthcare establishment marked a significant moment in the group’s journey. “When Thumbay Hospital Ajman was built, it was primarily for the purpose of providing adequate training facilities to the students of the Gulf Medical University, Ajman. However, the hospital soon became a popular healthcare destination in the country, driving the growth of our healthcare division under which we today have a network of academic hospitals, family clinics as well as diagnostic centers, operating across the UAE as well as in India and Africa”, he said.
Thumbay Group healthcare division vice president Akbar Moideen Thumbay said that the Thumbay Hospital network has evolved as a benchmark of quality academic healthcare in the country. “The Thumbay Hospital network has built a strong reputation with expert healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art facilities. We renew and reiterate our commitment towards providing safe, innovative and reliable healthcare of the highest standards,” he said.
Medical Director Dr Hilol Kanti Pal, COO Mohammad Abu Fara were extremely delighted to celebrate this occasion, along with members of the hospital faculty and staff.
Thumbay Hospital, Ajman offers services across all major medical specialties and has advanced facilities such as Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Neonatal ICU (level 3), ICU, Dialysis, Advanced Radiology & Lab Services, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Neurology, Minimal Invasive Surgeries, Bariatric (weight-loss) Surgery, State-of-the-Art Modular Operating Theatres, Pediatric Surgery, Women Wellness, Neonatal Screening, Super Specialty Dental Center etc. The hospital also offers special antenatal packages, painless delivery services, executive labor and delivery suite (private), state-of-the-art equipment, 24-hours emergency and in-patient services.
Thumbay Hospitals and clinics are located at Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE as well as in Hyderabad in India and Africa. All Thumbay hospitals have exclusive Medical Tourism departments as well as Marhaba Services for personalized patient services.
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Karnataka approves AI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru's Electronics City
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has approved the establishment of a CoE for AI in Biotechnology at IBAB in Electronics City (Phase 1), here.
The decision, taken by the state Cabinet on Thursday night, marks a significant step towards strengthening Karnataka’s leadership in emerging technologies, IT and biotechnology, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Friday.
The centre will be established over four years with a total outlay of Rs 20 crore, in partnership with the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), according to a statement from the minister’s office.
"Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation. As we enter the decade of deep tech, our focus is on building future-ready capabilities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology," Minister for IT and Biotechnology said.
"This Centre of Excellence will strengthen our research ecosystem, accelerate innovation and enable Karnataka to lead in high-impact next-generation technologies," he added.
Priyank added that the state government, through the Departments of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, is actively investing in emerging technologies and taking steps to strengthen Karnataka’s AI and deep-tech ecosystem.
The minister said the Cabinet has also approved the transfer of a 51 per cent stake in the Karnataka Technology & Innovation Museum Foundation (KTIMF) to the Unboxing BLR Foundation.
KTIMF was established by the Government of Karnataka as a not-for-profit organisation to promote innovation, technological awareness, startup culture and public engagement in science and technology, aligned with the state’s vision of building a robust innovation ecosystem, he said.
The Technology & Innovation Museum will be developed at the NGEF campus in Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a total project cost of Rs 100 crore. Of this, Rs 49 crore will be contributed by the state government and Rs 51 crore by the private partner, he said.
