Thumbay Group Launches Thumbay Fergana College of Medical Sciences in Uzbekistan
Fergana, Uzbekistan – February 18, 2025 – In a landmark move set to redefine medical education in Central Asia, Thumbay Group, a diversified international business conglomerate headquartered in the UAE, has announced the launch of the Thumbay Fergana College of Medical Sciences (TFCOMS) in collaboration with the esteemed Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health (FMIPH). This strategic partnership aims to deliver world-class medical education, leveraging the strengths of both institutions.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of Thumbay Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the venture: "Our collaboration with FMIPH underscores our commitment to advancing medical education globally. TFCOMS will offer innovative programs designed to equip future healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge required in today's dynamic medical landscape."
TFCOMS offers an internationally recognized program that cater to aspiring medical professionals. The flagship Graduate Entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program is a four-year curriculum aligned with global medical education standards. The program integrates advanced medical technologies, active learning methodologies, and extensive clinical training across diverse healthcare settings. Quality assurance is maintained under the guidance of Gulf Medical University (GMU), ensuring that students receive education on par with global benchmarks.
TFCOMS operates under the academic affiliation of Gulf Medical University (GMU), UAE, ensuring the highest standards of medical education. The curriculum is designed in alignment with GMU’s internationally accredited programs, integrating advanced teaching methodologies and clinical training. This collaboration allows students to benefit from GMU’s expertise, research opportunities, and global network. Graduates will receive world-class education and career support, preparing them for successful medical careers worldwide.
Prof. Sidikov Akmal Abdikakharovich, Rector of FMIPH, highlighted the significance of this initiative: "This partnership brings together the rich educational heritage of FMIPH and the innovative approach of Thumbay Group. Our combined expertise will provide students with unparalleled opportunities in medical education."
TFCOMS is poised to attract a diverse cohort of students from around the world, fostering a multicultural learning environment. The college offers modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a curriculum that emphasizes problem-based learning, early clinical exposure, and simulation training.
Prospective students can find more information and application details on the official website: https://tfcoms.uz
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Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to regulate hoardings, levy advertisement fee
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Assembly on Monday passed an amendment Bill aimed at regulating outdoor advertisements and enabling municipal bodies to levy and collect fees on hoardings and billboards across the state.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly adopted the Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after it was moved by Urban Development and Town Planning Minister B S Suresha.
The legislation empowers municipal councils and corporations to levy an advertisement fee on any person who erects, exhibits, fixes or displays an advertisement on land, buildings, walls, hoardings or other structures within municipal limits. The fee will be determined by local bodies through a resolution, subject to minimum and maximum rates prescribed by the state government.
However, the Bill provides exemptions for advertisements related to public meetings of municipalities or corporations, elections to legislative bodies and candidature in such elections.
It also mandates the display of advertisements in any municipal area by obtaining written permission from the concerned municipal council or corporation commissioner after payment of the prescribed fee. Permission will not be granted if the advertisement violates municipal by-laws or if the applicable fee has not been paid.
The amendment further authorises municipal authorities to remove or demolish unauthorised advertisements erected in violation of the provisions. Officials may issue a notice directing the owner or occupier of the land or structure to remove such advertisements, failing which authorities can enter the premises and remove them.
According to the provisions, unauthorised advertisements will attract penalties and fines. Those who delay payment of advertisement fees or penalties will also be liable to pay interest at 18 per cent per annum from the date the payment becomes due until it is cleared.
Authorities may recover dues in a manner, similar to the recovery of property tax, including seizure and sale of advertisement materials if necessary.
The Bill also validates previous levies and collections of taxes, cess or fees by municipalities and corporations, stating that such actions shall be deemed lawful notwithstanding any court judgment, decree or order to the contrary.
Replying to members during the discussion, Minister Suresha said the legislation aims to curb unauthorised hoardings and ensure revenue flows to local bodies.
“Those who have put up boards unauthorisedly are not paying even one rupee in tax. We will remove such boards and take action against them. We will also bring them under the tender process so that the government gets revenue,” he said.
The minister explained that advertisements placed on different types of properties would be treated accordingly.
“Apart from that, there are other categories. Some boards are on government land, some are on private land, and some are on people’s own property. For all these there is tax,” he said.
While authorities cannot forcibly remove boards placed on a person’s own property, they would still be required to pay a prescribed corporation tax, he added.
Suresha also warned of strict action against unauthorised advertisements on government land.
“If someone has placed a private advertisement on government land, the government or corporation will fix the fee. We will call for tenders, and whoever wins the tender must pay the amount fixed by us,” he said.
The minister said the move would help local bodies generate substantial revenue.
“Altogether, there is revenue worth hundreds of crores from this, and our intention is that it should go to local bodies,” he said.
