Thumbay Healthcare inaugurates Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unitz, Royale Presidential Suite at Thumbay
Ajman, UAE: Thumbay Healthcare today marked another major milestone in its journey of clinical innovation with the inauguration of two landmark facilities at Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman, a state‑of‑the‑art Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit at Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, and the ultra‑premium Royale Presidential Suite at Thumbay University Hospital.
The inauguration was held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM, in the gracious presence of Chief Guest H.E. Yousef Mohammed Ali Al Nuaimi, Deputy Chairman, Emirates Health Services (EHS), Dubai, UAE, who formally opened both facilities.
Following the ribbon‑cutting ceremony, H.E. Yousef Mohammed Ali Al Nuaimi was personally escorted by Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group, on a guided tour of the new facilities, where he viewed the HBOT chamber and the Royale Presidential Suite firsthand and interacted with the clinical team.
Speaking at the occasion, H.E. Yousef Mohammed Ali Al Nuaimi shared his appreciation for the Group’s contribution to the country’s healthcare and academic landscape. “We are happy to see how Thumbay Group has grown in the field of education and healthcare, and you have our full support from Emirates Health Services,” he said, commending the leadership for consistently raising the standard of patient care in the UAE.
The dual launch reflects Thumbay Healthcare’s focus on strengthening specialized clinical services while elevating patient experience to new standards of comfort, privacy, and premium care.
The newly introduced Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) unit brings a highly specialized treatment modality to the region.
HBOT is widely recognized for its effectiveness in accelerating healing across a range of conditions, including chronic wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, post‑surgical recovery, and radiation injuries. It is also increasingly used in managing certain neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, post‑concussion syndrome, sleep disorders, learning difficulties, and cerebral palsy.
Alongside this, the Royale Presidential Suite at Thumbay University Hospital introduces a new benchmark in luxury healthcare. Designed for patients seeking exclusivity, comfort, and privacy, the suite combines world‑class medical care with a refined hospitality experience, tailored for VIP patients, international visitors, and those who expect more than conventional hospital care.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group, said: “This launch represents how healthcare is evolving, it is no longer just about treatment, but about delivering outcomes with experience, dignity, and precision. With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, we are bringing advanced healing solutions that significantly improve recovery timelines. At the same time, the Thumbay Royale Presidential Suite reflects our commitment to redefining patient care by integrating clinical excellence with personalized comfort. Together, these additions strengthen our vision of building a comprehensive Academic Health System that leads not just in capability, but in patient experience.”
Thumbay Healthcare, the largest private Academic Healthcare network in the UAE, continues to integrate education, healthcare, and research across its ecosystem. The launch of these new facilities further reinforces Thumbay Medicity’s position as a leading destination for advanced treatment, rehabilitation, and premium healthcare services in the region.
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Row over removal of sacred thread during CET in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A row has erupted after five Brahmin students were forced to remove their sacred thread (Janeu/Yajnopaveetha) at Krupanidhi College in the city during the CET held here.
The Common Entrance Test (CET) is held to select students for admission into professional courses.
Students on Friday alleged that the invigilators present at the examination hall of the college at Madivala asked them to get the sacred thread removed if they wished to write the exam.
This was despite the fact that last year, when a similar controversy took place, the government made it clear that the sacred thread would not be removed during the CET. However, once again this year, students faced similar discrimination.
A student said, "When I went to the examination centre, the teachers got my ear ring removed. I can still understand that because no metal is allowed, but they also forced me to get the sacred thread removed from the body."
Left with no other option, the student obeyed the diktat of the invigilators.
Sources said parents of the students reached the venue after the exam was over and questioned the motive when there were standing instructions not to remove the sacred thread.
Some other students alleged that the red and yellow sacred thread (Mauli/Kalava) tied to the wrist was also removed by the invigilators.
When a similar controversy erupted in Shivamogga, Bidar and some other places, the state's Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar, assured parents that action would be taken against those responsible for it.
Even the chief minister had directed authorities not to ask students to remove the thread last year. Yet, the incident was repeated on Thursday, the parents alleged.
