Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader calls for communal harmony to boost coastal tourism
Bengaluru: Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader emphasised the importance of fostering communal harmony in coastal Karnataka to boost tourism and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
Khader, who also represents Mangaluru as an MLA, expressed that the coastal region has been abundantly blessed by nature, offering a unique blend of resources and facilities. He pointed out that the region boasts a wide array of attractions such as airport, seaport, medical facilities, educational institutions, and a rich spiritual heritage.
However, Khader stressed that the region’s potential could only be fully realised if communal harmony was maintained. "The only challenge we face here is the issue of communal harmony," he said.
"If we are constantly embroiled in clashes, no one will visit our region. No matter how many facilities the government provides to level up tourism, people will not visit owing to fear," Khader explained. He added that it is important to ensure people come here with love, not fear.
Meanwhile, Tourism Minister H.K. Patil shared plans to enhance coastal tourism. He announced that the Karnataka government was in the process of initiating a dialogue with Russia to procure seaplanes, which could significantly boost the state's coastal tourism.
Patil further explained that the government had identified 40 nodes along the 320-km coastline and inland waterways for the deployment of these seaplanes.
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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.
