Book on life of M Ahmed AK launched in Mangaluru
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Mangaluru: The biography of M Ahmed AK, Founder Chairman of the AK Group of Companies, titled Unshakable, was launched at a grand ceremony held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre, Mangaluru, on Friday.
The event was presided over by Dr. Y Abdulla Kunhi, Chancellor of Yenepoya University, and attended by several dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers. The programme began with an opening address and welcome note by Dr. Prashant, Partner of AK Ahmed.
Granddaughters of the late Ahmed AK, Khatija Fathima AK and Ayesha Fathima, paid heartfelt tributes to their grandfather, recalling his vision, simplicity, and commitment to values.
Dr. Abdulla Kunhi, along with other guests, officially launched the book Unshakable, which chronicles the life and achievements of Ahmed AK.
In his keynote address, author Dr. Syed Habeeb shared emotional insights into the making of the book. “Only those who have lost parents can truly understand the pain of losing a parent,” he said, adding that everyone he spoke to during the writing process broke down while sharing memories. He described how his father’s humility and simplicity left a deep mark on him and said the six months spent working on the book had changed his outlook on life.
Dr. Santosh Soans, Former President of the National Indian Academy of Paediatrics, said he saw reflections of Ahmed AK in his children and family members. “He was a hero to everyone who knew him,” he said.
Jagmohan Singh, Managing Director of Kalyan Industries, recalled meeting Ahmed AK at the age of 18, soon after losing his own father. “He encouraged me and supported me throughout. Despite his success, I never saw arrogance in him,” he said.
Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, Chairman of the Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, remembered Ahmed AK as a man of “discipline, humanity, and humility” who always spoke only what was necessary.
Bharat Dhirajlal of Rainbow Industries, Mangaluru, described him as a simple, god-fearing and hardworking man, while P H Rane, former Inspector General of Police, Karnataka, said Ahmed AK was “a self-made man who believed in work is worship, a good leader and a great human being.”
Tiwari, President of the All India Plywood Manufacturers Association, said Ahmed AK always believed in taking everyone along on the path to success and was never selfish about achievements.
Usthad Muhammad Kunhi, Manager of Shanthi Prakashana, urged the gathering to draw inspiration from the life and principles of Ahmed AK.
Delivering the presidential address, Dr. Abdulla Kunhi shared his personal association with Ahmed AK, calling him a disciplined and principled individual who guided newcomers in the industry and helped them grow. He extended his wishes to the family and urged them to carry forward the legacy left behind by Ahmed AK.
Moulana Thayyib and Ibrahim Padimonika were present on stage along with other dignitaries, including Ziyad K S, Director of Prestige Group, Kannur; Praveen Madan, Partner of Vishwanath and Sons, New Delhi; Abdul Rauf, former football player, Mangalore Sporting Club; Abdul Razak Tanirbavi, Managing Director of Akolite Industrial Systems Pvt. Ltd.; Hassainar A K of AK Sons; P M Kunhi Bava, coffee planter; and others.
The event concluded with a dua by E P Abdul Azeez Maulvi, Khateeb of Masjidunnoor, Mangaluru.
Ahmed AK’s sons AK Niyaz, AK Noushad, AK Nazim, and AK Sajid along with partners Dr. Prashant and Anil Kumar, and sons-in-law Haneef P S and Ar. Mohammed Nisar, were also present on the occasion.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Shahan Ahmed AK, grandson of Ahmed AK.
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
