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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Fire in coach of New Delhi-Chennai express train; no casualty
Nagpur (PTI): A coach of the New Delhi-Chennai Grant Trunk Express caught fire in Maharashtra's Wardha district on Tuesday morning, railway officials said.
There were no casualties, they said.
Train 12616 New Delhi-Chennai (Tambaram) Grant Trunk Express left from Nagpur in the morning. While it was heading towards Sindi railway station in Wardha, smoke was detected in the last guard coach of the train at 11.09 am, Central Railway spokesperson Sanjay Muley told PTI.
The train was stopped on the Sindi-Tuljapur section, the affected coach was detached immediately, and the fire brigade was called, he said.
All passengers in the train and the coach concerned were safe, the official said.
The cause of the fire will be known after a detailed investigation.
The train will resume its journey in some time without the affected coach, the official added.
