Dr. Thumbay Moideen conferred the New Year Award 2026 by MAHE
Recognised for global contributions to Education, Healthcare, and Research
Manipal: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of the UAE-based Thumbay Group, was conferred with the New Year Award on Saturday, January 10.
The award was jointly instituted by the Academy of General Education (AGE), Manipal, in collaboration with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), MEMG India Pvt. Ltd., Manipal Media Network Ltd., and the Dr. TMA Pai Foundation.
The award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to society, particularly in the fields of education, healthcare, research, and community development. Instituted to honor distinguished personalities with roots in the coastal districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, the New Year Award acknowledges leadership that has created sustained social impact.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen has been chosen in recognition of his role in building an integrated global ecosystem spanning healthcare delivery, medical education, research, diagnostics, and community service. He founded the Thumbay Group in 1997 and later established Gulf Medical University, expanding operations to include academic hospitals and healthcare institutions across the Middle East and other regions.
Through his initiatives, Dr. Moideen has focused on improving access to quality healthcare and education while fostering international academic and medical collaborations.
Thumbay Group institutions today cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices.
Widely recognised as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, Dr. Thumbay Moideen has also emerged as a globally respected voice from the Beary community and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist. His journey from coastal Karnataka to establishing world-class institutions across the Middle East and beyond reflects the strength of diaspora leadership grounded in service, values, and a deep sense of social responsibility.
Accepting the honour, Dr. Thumbay Moideen said, “This recognition from institutions that have shaped generations of professionals is deeply meaningful to me. Manipal has always stood for knowledge with purpose. I see this award not as a personal milestone, but as a reflection of what committed teams and value-driven institutions can build together for society.”
Over the past decades, Dr. Thumbay Moideen has steered the expansion of the Thumbay Group into a diversified, multi-sector organisation with a strong focus on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students representing more than 111 nationalities, while also strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
The New Year Award 2026 adds to a growing list of national and international honors recognizing Dr. Thumbay Moideen’s sustained contributions to institution-building, the advancement of healthcare, and community-oriented leadership.
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PM Modi, Serbian prez discuss ways to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and discussed ways to deepen cooperation in areas such as defence, manufacturing, fertilisers and infrastructure.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit being held here from February 16-20.
"Met President Aleksandar Vučić on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit. We discussed ways to deepen cooperation in areas such as defence, manufacturing, DPI, fertilisers and infrastructure. For many years, India and Serbia have worked closely and I am confident our ties will gain even more momentum in the times to come," Modi wrote on X.
Vučić said the two leaders were proud of the friendship between Serbia and India, and the people of the two nations.
"India is a reliable and important partner for us, and we want to deepen economic exchange and encourage new investment projects. I am especially happy because India wants significant participation in the Serbian #Expo," he said in a post on X in Serbian.
The India AI Impact Expo features more than 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. Over 20 heads of state, 60 ministers and 500 global AI leaders are attending the summit.
