Thumbay Hospital Day Care – Rolla, Sharjah, the leading multispecialty day care hospital under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division organized a Doctors’ Lunch Meet on 17th December 2018 at Thumbay Hospital Day Care Rolla Sharjah.

The attendees were presented with the mission, vision and future directions of the hospital. The event was an opportunity for the doctors to meet and network with the specialists of the hospital.

Dr. Ashish Sam Enos (Assistant Medical Director & Specialist General Surgeon), Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (ENT Specialist, Dr. Pankaj Lamba (Ophthalmologist) and Dr. Sharada (Cardiologist) presented the various facilities and services of the hospital, before the attendees.

“The event was organized with the aim of recognizing the contributions made by the doctors in their respective areas of specialty and highlighting their professional excellence,” said Dr. Ashish Sam Enos.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care – Rolla, Sharjah conducted a ‘Rewards & Recognition’ program to felicitate outstanding staff members and to celebrate the success of the last quarter of 2018, at the hospital on 19^th December. Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group was the chief guest of the event.

Programs at the event included the awards ceremony, creative challenges, team building activities and contests. Both clinical and non-clinical staff participated in the programs with great enthusiasm and excitement.

A song presentation, “The Song of Pride” was made in honor of the chief guest as a token of gratitude by the staff. The song was a reflection of how staffs at the hospital perceive patient care as being paramount to the services offered at the hospital and how the hospital has achieved a distinct place in the community by delivering healthcare with compassion.

The staff were awarded for their exemplary performance in different areas. They were awarded in eight Categories: Nightingale Award, Customer Champion, Delivery Excellence (most compliant with infection control practices), Will to Win, Always Accountable, Employee of the Quarter, Customer Happiness and Best Team. Awards included cash, mementos and certificates. A Rotatory Badge was introduced which would be handed over to the Best Employee of the first quarter of 2019, by the current recipient.

Additionally, 3 spot awards were also presented in the categories of ‘Always Smiling’, ‘Best Groomed’ and ‘Most Hilarious’ through a voting system. Winners were given certificates, gifts and shopping vouchers.

The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony, followed by Lunch. The event signified the hospital’s philosophy of motivating its staff through rewards and recognition, to achieve enhanced performance and productivity levels. The hospital regularly conducts events for staff motivation and appreciation based on its firm belief that a happy workforce leads to a happy environment for the patients, to get treated happily.

The ranking has been done on the basis of employee strength, global presence and diversity of business sectors

Thumbay Group, the Dubai-based global conglomerate with diversified businesses, has been ranked in the list of ‘Top 50 private companies in the UAE’ published by Forbes Middle East. The list was compiled on the basis of the number of employees in the company, number of countries that they operate in, the type of businesses as well as the number of sectors that they operate in and the age of the company. The list is part of Forbes Middle East’s first ‘UAE 100 ranking’, recognizing companies that have played a key role in making the country the thriving business center that it is today. Thumbay Group ranks 29 in the list.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group said that the top ranking achieved by the company is recognition of its sustainable growth and diversification. “This recognition comes at a time when Thumbay Group has embarked on a new phase of growth and global expansion, aiming to increase the size of our businesses at least 10 times, strengthening our global presence, and expanding the employee strength to 25,000, by 2023, according to our strategic plans. 2018 also marks the 20^th year of Thumbay Group’s success, growing from a single company to a diversified international conglomerate with business activities across 20 sectors.”

Established by Dr. Thumbay Moideen in 1998, today Thumbay Group is a diversified international business conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, with presence across 20 sectors of business including Education, Healthcare, Medical Research, Diagnostics, Retail Pharmacy, Health Communications, Retail Opticals, Wellness, Nutrition Stores, Hospitality, Real Estate, Publishing, Technology, Media, Events, Medical Tourism, Trading and Marketing & Distribution.

One of the largest construction companies of the Northern Emirates, Thumbay Builders will construct the expanded facilities of the hospital including the OPD, inpatient rooms, VIP amenities and state-of-the-art healthcare amenities including ICUs/CCUs/NICUs

Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, the leading academic hospital under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division has signed an expansion project with Thumbay Builders, for a substantial expansion of its facilities. The agreement was signed at Thumbay Medicity recently, by Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group and Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay  – Director Operations of Construction & Renovation Division and Director of Thumbay Technologies, in the presence of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group.

The expansion includes the addition of over 13,000 square meters of built-up area by expanding the existing ground and first floor areas, as well as the addition of a new 4-storey building (ground + three floors) with advanced facilities. New inpatient rooms, OPD clinics, treatment rooms and dental clinics would be added to the existing building. A new Cath Lab, VIP patient room, ICUs and CCUs would also be added.

The new building would house a crèche, mortuary, pharmacy, restaurant, VIP lounge, day care beds, Standard/Deluxe/VIP patient rooms, women’s consultation rooms, LDRs, NICU, Well Baby Nursery and isolation rooms. The project also involves expansion of the hospital’s parking facility and addition of service areas and children’s play area. The project will be completed in phases.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen said that the expansion project of Thumbay Hospital Dubai is part of the Group’s strategic plans which includes having a total of 1000 beds in the UAE, 1500 beds in India and 750 beds elsewhere in the Gulf and Africa by 2023. Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay said that the expansion would enable Thumbay Hospital Dubai to provide more and better services, considering its growing number of patients and the rising demand for high-quality specialized treatments.

Speaking about the project, Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay said that Thumbay Builders is keen to consolidate its reputation as specialized builders of world-class healthcare facilities. “We always focus on integrating the latest technology with the efficient use of resources, delivering unmatched customer satisfaction. With our team of expert professionals and latest technology, we are confident of completing the project on time, within the budget,” he added.

The Thumbay network of academic hospitals is the largest network of private academic hospitals in the Middle East, treating patients from around 175 nationalities. It is also one of the biggest JCI-accredited private academic hospital networks in the region. Thumbay Group’s healthcare division also operates a chain of family clinics (Thumbay Clinic) and multispecialty day care hospitals (Thumbay Hospital Day Care) in the UAE as well as diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and pharmacies (Thumbay Pharmacy) in the UAE and India. The hospitals and clinics are presently located at Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain in the U.A.E. and in Hyderabad—India. Thumbay Medical Tourism, which promotes Thumbay Group’s ultra-modern healthcare services to international patients, is tied-up with 87 countries through representative offices.

Thumbay Medicity established by Thumbay Group is a hub of medical education, healthcare and research, and  houses the Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Labs, Thumbay Pharmacy, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe, Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, Thumbay Food Court, Thumbay Housing Project, Theatre, Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare (CASH), Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM), Central Library, Research Center, Free Parking, Public Bus Station, Supermarket, in addition to Thumbay Dental Hospital and Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. A 500-bed academic hospital – Thumbay University Hospital – the largest private academic hospital in the region is at the final stages of completion at Thumbay Medicity, slated to open shortly. The specialized hospitals of Thumbay Medicity are Academic Health Centers of the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS).

The University has received 5-star ratings for Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness according to the latest ratings published by QS World University Rankings

Gulf Medical University (GMU) – Ajman, a leading medical university in the Gulf region has been awarded five-star ratings for four key categories by QS, the top international university ranking agency. The University has achieved five-star ratings in the categories of teaching, employability, facilities and inclusiveness, according to the latest data published in 2019 by the agency.

GMU has evolved as one of the most popular medical universities in the region, drawing students from more than 80 countries and faculty/researchers staff from over 25 countries. Located in Thumbay Medicity, the hub of cutting-edge healthcare technology and services, GMU has always been at the forefront of innovation in medical education, healthcare and research.

Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of GMU said that the high QS ratings has consolidated GMU’s position in quality of medical education in the region. “We are happy that Gulf Medical University’s relentless pursuit of quality in medical education has once again been recognized at the global level, underlining our commitment to producing the medical professionals of tomorrow. The fact that we have secured the highest ratings in the key categories of teaching, employability, facilities and inclusiveness is a testimony to our all-round excellence in Health Professions Education’.

The six colleges of GMU, College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and College of Healthcare Management and Economics offers 25 programs fully accredited nationally and internationally.  The university collaborates with many leading International Universities worldwide offering training opportunity to our students in US, Europe, Asia and Middle East such as the University of Arizona, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee – USA, University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy in Connecticut, German Heidelberg University, American University in Cairo, University of Ghana, Medical University of Lublin, Tokyo Medical & Dental University, etc., as well as research institutes such as the Gustave Rossi Cancer Research Institute – France.

An important aspect that differentiates GMU is its use of the latest technologies in teaching and training students across all its programs, to ensure their workplace readiness once they graduate.

The Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS) – the first of its kind in the region’s private sector – links the healthcare, medical education and research functions into an Academic Healthcare System.  This was one of the important factors contributing to the 5 Stars recognition of GMU.

GMU has considered Research as an important strategic direction. The Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine leads research in the field of cancer biology and immunology, with international collaboration with France, Poland and Korea.

In 2017, GMU was ranked among the top 50 medical universities in the Middle East according to the US News & World Report. It bagged the Gold Award at the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Awards, 2018. The University also received the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Award for the 2017 assessment cycle.

The Board of Trustees of Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, a leading medical university in the region appointed two new vice chancellors for research and academics. Prof. Manda Venkatramana has been appointed as Vice Chancellor – Academics and Prof. Salem Chouaib has been appointed as Vice Chancellor – Research.

“The Board of Trustees is happy to announce the appointment of Prof. Manda Venkatramana and Prof. Salem Chouaib as vice chancellors, in view of Gulf Medical University’s growing size in terms of programs and colleges as well as our research-intensive strategic directions,” said Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder, President – Board of Trustees, Gulf Medical University.

Congratulating the new vice chancellors, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of GMU said, “GMU’s emphasis on quality education with special focus on expanding our international collaborations is crucial to our aim of transforming into a leading research-intensive University. As the medical university of the future, we consider it important to expand our students’ learning opportunities by joining hands with globally renowned institutions, introducing futuristic programs from time to time and strengthening research.”

Prof. Manda Venkatramana has been associated with Gulf Medical University for over a decade, leading its medical programs as Dean – College of Medicine and Professor of Surgery.

Prof. Salem Chouaib, an internationally known cancer immunology expert and Director od Research at Gustave Roussy, Paris, has been heading GMU’s research function, leading the University’s achievements on various research initiatives and outcomes.

The new vice chancellors thanked the GMU Board of Trustees and said that they looked forward to utilizing their skills and experience to enable GMU build on its achievements.

A unique, specialized college of healthcare management and economics is starting to admit students from the Spring semester 2019. Its main goal is to prepare the graduates to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and international.

The healthcare sector today is much more advanced and sophisticated than yesteryear, thanks to its continuous innovation and technical advancements, as well as the rising focus on specialized care and patient satisfaction. Present and future healthcare managers and policymakers need specialized education and skills which will help them fulfill their roles in the rapidly changing, highly competitive health industry. It is with this fact in mind that GMU has launched its new College.

The first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, the college offers bachelors and masters programs designed to respond to the constantly growing health industry.  The college has been established in view of the huge expansion of the healthcare industry, in the region and worldwide. According to a 2018 GCC Healthcare Industry Report by Alpen Capital, the current healthcare expenditure in the GCC is projected to reach US$ 104.6 billion in 2022 from an estimated US$ 76.1 billion in 2017. Furthermore, the GCC may require a collective bed capacity of 118,295 by 2022, indicating a demand for 12,358 new beds. To mitigate this demand, 700 new healthcare projects worth US$ 60.9 billion are under various stages of development throughout the GCC. All these signify an increased demand for expert professionals in healthcare management, economics, technology assessment, informatics, medical insurance and medical tourism.

The new college offers two programs:

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME) a four-year program designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture.

The Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME) is a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry. The program would be highly beneficial for working professionals to improve their career prospects and widen their professional networks.

Why study at GMU?

GMU is a specialized medical University offering the full spectrum of health professions education, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy etc. and the only University owning a network of teaching hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic labs.  The students learn in a truly inter-professional atmosphere, experiencing multifaceted interactions within various healthcare systems.

Accreditation & International Collaborations

The college as well as its programs is accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities, the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association, giving it seamless access to the network of faculty and collaborating universities. The faculty for the executive master’s program are top academicians and practitioners from renowned international institutions in the US, UK, France and Italy.

Scope & Career Prospects

The College of Healthcare Management & Economics enjoys strong ties with industry partners in the UAE and the GCC, as well as in India, US and Africa. One of the biggest advantages of the programs offered by the college is that the graduates have broad knowledge and skills in management, policy, economics, and in-depth experience in healthcare industry, innovation and informatics. These types of graduates will be highly needed for the healthcare sector and all related future businesses and services.

Thumbay Group’s success stories in its core sectors of medical education, healthcare and research has given shape to a unique initiative, the ‘Thumbay Medicity’ in the UAE to serve 20,000+ people daily, with advanced facilities in education, healthcare, research, leisure, luxury, fitness, entertainment, etc., built with an investment of more than a billion Dirhams.

A regional hub of futuristic medical education, state-of-the-art healthcare and cutting-edge research, Thumbay Medicity is one of the latest additions to the UAE’s healthcare sector, the first such project in the private sector. Located in Ajman, Thumbay Medicity features the most modern technology and global expertise in teaching/training, healthcare delivery and research/innovation, attracting the best student and professional talent towards shaping the future of education, healthcare and research. The Medicity will be officially inaugurated in March 2019.

Thumbay Medicity houses the Gulf Medical University – the region’s leading private medical university, Thumbay University Hospital – the largest private academic hospital in the region, Thumbay Dental Hospital – the first private dental hospital in the country and the largest academic dental hospital in the Middle East region’s private sector, and Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital – the biggest state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in the country. It also has outlets of Thumbay Pharmacy and Thumbay Labs, in addition to leisure and hospitality amenities such as Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, Thumbay Food Court, The Terrace Restaurant, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe etc., as well as the Thumbay Housing Project to accommodate 2500 staff and students.

• Gulf Medical University – the biggest private medical University in the region with 6 colleges and 25 accredited programs: Advanced training/teaching facilities, international collaborations and recognitions, a full-fledged academic system and new launched programs and colleges have consolidated Gulf Medical University’s (GMU) reputation as one of the most sought-after destinations for cutting-edge medical education. GMU has been ranked among the top 50 medical universities in the Middle East, and won several local, regional and international awards for its academic excellence and innovation.
• Thumbay University Hospital – the biggest private academic hospital in the region: The hospital is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built 500-bed smart facility with quaternary care facilities. The hospital is equipped with modern infrastructure, with over 120 clinics. The hospital features a special robotic pharmacy, a first of its kind in the region, in addition to a full-fledged radiology department with PET-CT scan, a first of its kind in the UAE’s northern Emirates.
• Thumbay Dental Hospital – the biggest academic dental hospital in the region: Thumbay Dental Hospital is attached to the College of Dentistry, GMU and has a built-up area of 37,000 sq. ft. and 60 dental chairs spread across three floors. The hospital has a competent team of experienced and qualified dental specialists, delivering high quality dental services. The hospital offers services and treatments in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Paedodontics, Periodontics, Invisalign, Veneers & Lumineers, Dentures, Crowns and Bridges, Simple & Complicated Extractions and Hollywood Smile. It also features dedicated CSSD for Infection Control. The hospital also plans to introduce stem cell treatment for dental diseases. An advanced ‘Dental Stem Cell Bank’ for harvesting/banking dental stem cells is planned at the hospital.
• Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital – the biggest state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in the country with 50 beds and a unique ‘Therapeutic Garden’: As the most cutting-edge physical therapy and rehabilitation facility in the region, the hospital features advanced technology such as Zero-gravity Treadmill, Wearable Technologies, Hydrotherapy Pool, Neuropsychology, Advanced Robotics, Hi-Performance Training Gym, Driving Simulation, Full Body Cryotherapy Chamber, Applied Virtual Reality, Speech Therapy, etc. It operates in collaboration with internationally renowned Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Valduce Hospital, Italy. It is attached to Thumbay University Hospital Complex, having 50 dedicated beds. One of the most remarkable components of the inpatient facilities at the hospital is its ‘Therapeutic Garden’, for faster, holistic recovery.
• Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine – leading research in cancer biology and immunology: Collaborating internationally with France, Poland and Korea, the institute has three ongoing medical research programs: cancer Immunology and experimental oncology; tumor genetic instability and immunogenicity; and biomarkers and functional genomics.
• Thumbay Labs – the largest network of CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs in the region with international presence: Thumbay Medicity houses the central reference lab of Thumbay Labs, with state-of-the-art facilities for Neonatal Screening, Next Generation Sequencing and Genomics.
• Thumbay Pharmacy – one of the fastest-growing retail pharmacy chains in the UAE with international presence: A full-fledged Thumbay Pharmacy outlet with a range of medicines, medical equipment and rehabilitation care products is operational at Thumbay Medicity. The pharmacy chain has tied up with GMU for training and employment of the students of the College of Pharmacy, GMU.

“Thumbay Medicity, with an investment of more than a billion UAE Dirhams, is the result of our continued efforts to bring the best of healthcare to the region, making it a hub of world class healthcare with state-of-the-art technology, experienced medical practitioners and superior facilities. As one of the most sophisticated medical cities in the region, Thumbay Medicity offers end-to-end tertiary and quaternary healthcare services to patients, with improved access by way of strategic location and affordability,” said Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group.

Thumbay Medicity will serve more than 20,000 daily, as it caters to general public with a medical university campus, housing facilities for staff, faculty and students, as well as specialized hospitals. It has a total area of 1 million sq.ft. and built-up area of 1.2 million sq.ft. “Thumbay Medicity is a comprehensive healthcare destination serving patients from across the Middle East region and beyond. We hope that the world-class amenities here would set new standards of quality and innovation in healthcare,” said Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division.

Dr. Michael Bitzer – CEO of National Health Insurance Company – Daman, visited Thumbay Medicity, the hub of state-of-the-art medical education, healthcare and research, on 23^rd January 2019. He was welcomed at Thumbay Medicity by Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group, Prof. Hossam Hamdy – Chancellor of Gulf Medical University and Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group.

The vision and future strategic directions of Thumbay Medicity was presented before Dr. Michael Bitzer. He toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art facilities for medical education, healthcare and research including Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital and the soon to open Thumbay University Hospital.

The highlight of the visit was the signing of a Letter of Intent between Daman and Gulf Medical University (GMU), aiming to jointly collaborate for organizing academic programs and workshops in the area of health workforce and population health studies, through GMU’s newly launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics. Prof. Hossam Hamdy signed the agreement representing GMU. The agreement also seeks to facilitate exchange of professional expertise between both institutions and to undertake joint research programs in healthcare and population health.

GMU’s newly launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics offers first-of-its-kind programs in the region, to meet the increased demand for expert professionals in healthcare management, economics, technology assessment, informatics, medical insurance and medical tourism. The college offers two programs:  Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME); a four-year program designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture, and Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME); a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry.

The college as well as its programs is accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities, the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association. The college also enjoys strong ties with industry partners in the UAE and the GCC, as well as in India, US and Africa. Admissions are now open for the Master’s program starting March 2019 and the Bachelor’s program starting September 2019. These programs will support all aspects of the healthcare industry including finance, economics and insurance.

Aiming to provide present and future healthcare professionals with specialized skills to compete in the rapidly changing, highly competitive health industry, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, a leading medical University in the Middle East region, has entered into a partnership with Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, a leading University in Italy, for strategic collaboration in the areas of academic and clinical cooperation as well as research.  A MoU in this regard was signed between both the institutions on 28^th January 2019, at the Arab Health 2019 exhibition in Dubai. Prof. Enrico Gherlone, Dean of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of GMU signed the MoU representing the respective institutions.

The collaboration will immediately be activated through the joint delivery of the Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME), offered by GMU’s College of Healthcare Management & Economics. The MoU further seeks to facilitate cooperation in mutually beneficial areas including joint programs and conferences, in addition to promoting student and faculty exchange. It also envisions undertaking joint research projects and enabling mutual exchange of researchers. The agreement also seeks to promote clinical cooperation between the Academic Health System hospitals of Gulf Medical University, the Thumbay Hospital network and the Gruppo Ospedaliero San Donato network of hospitals.

Commenting on the MoU with GMU, Prof. Enrico Gherlone said, “Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and the Gulf Medical University follow a similar model where medical education, healthcare and research functions are integrated, with patient interest at the center. This is one of the primary reasons which made this collaboration a reality.” Recalling his visit to Thumbay Medicity the previous day, he said, “The standards are extremely high at Gulf Medical University; totally comparable to what we do in Italy, especially in the areas of training, clinical practice and research.”

Prof. Hossam Hamdy said, “As a leading University of health professions education, GMU is pleased to tie-up with Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, in line with our vision to be a leading international academic healthcare institution through the integration of quality health professions education, research, healthcare and social accountability for sustainable community development. Both the institutions share the same vision and high standards, which lends a lot of compatibility to our collaborative efforts. We look forward to a long-lasting partnership benefiting the UAE, Italy and beyond, in the long run.”

GMU’s College of Healthcare Management & Economics is the first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, offering bachelors and masters programs designed to cater to the constantly growing health industry.  The new college offers two programs: Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME) – a four-year program and Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME) – a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association, and enjoys strong ties with industry partners in the UAE and the GCC, as well as in India, US and Africa. Admissions are now open for the Master’s program starting March 2019 and the Bachelor’s program starting September 2019. These programs will support all aspects of the healthcare industry including finance, economics and insurance.

A 29-year-old female Nigerian patient who approached Thumbay Hospital, Ajman following her inability to swallow food and water was completely cured after a Laparoscopic Surgery performed by the hospital’s bariatric surgeon.

The patient, Mrs. Judith Onyine had approached different hospitals since 8 months ago when she first started experiencing difficulty in swallowing. She found no relief in the treatments, prompting her to look for options outside the country. Browsing the internet for hospitals in the UAE, she was impressed by the positive reviews of Thumbay Hospital, and decided to approach the hospital.

Judith was examined by Dr. Tamer Safaan, Specialist – Bariatric Surgery, who diagnosed her case as Cardiac Achalasia. “Cardiac Achalasia is a rare condition occurring in 1 out of 100,000 people. It is a disorder of the esophagus (food pipe) in which its nerve cells and muscles do not function properly. This in turn causes difficulties in swallowing, as well as coughing and breathing problems if the food gets into the lungs,” explained Dr. Tamer Safaan.

Dr. Tamer Safaan decided to perform laparoscopic Heller’s Cardiomyotomy surgery to improve Judith’s condition. The surgery lasted one-and-a-half hours. “The surgery was done laparoscopically, through 5 ports. This kind of procedure is complex because it involves working very close to vital structures like aorta and the left and right pleura,” the doctor said.

The patient was discharged 3 days after the surgery. She is now able to swallow food and water effortlessly

The newly launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics of Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, the leading medical university in the Gulf region has started a series of seminars on healthcare management. The first Master Class in the series will be conducted at Le Meridian, Dubai, on the 11th of February 2019, themed ‘New Challenges for Clinicians and Managers’, presented by Prof. Federico Lega, Professor of Health Management at the University of Milan.

The seminar is important in view of the tremendous changes in demography, new technology, innovation in clinical practice and the regulatory environment taking place in the global healthcare sector, making the management of hospitals a highly complex and specialized task. The advances in healthcare technology which is happening at a rapid pace has implications on the management of healthcare establishments.  Big data analytics will influence financial models and facilitate maximum utilization of resources, with best outcomes.

Conducted free of charges for participants, the series of seminars is expected to bring to the UAE, the most up-to-date practices in healthcare management, hospital management, health economics, finance etc.  Participants will have their queries answered by the experts and seek career advices. The second Master Class in the seminar series, titled ‘Health Management Competencies and Education for Value-Based Healthcare’ will be held on 16th February 2019, led by Prof. Bernardo Ramirez, Director of Global Health Initiatives of the Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Central Florida.

GMU’s College of Healthcare Management and Economics is a unique, specialized college of healthcare management and economics which aims to prepare the graduates to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and internationally. The first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, it offers bachelor and master programs designed to respond to the constantly growing health industry. The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME) is a four-year program designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture. The Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME) is a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry.

The programs offered by the College of Healthcare Management and Economics are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, UAE. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities, the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association.

Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, the leading medical university in the Middle East region has entered into an agreement with University of Central Florida (UCF), Florida, one of the largest universities in the US with around 67,000 students, for collaboration in offering the Executive Master’s Program in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME) launched by GMU’s College of Healthcare Management and Economics.

The agreement between both the universities was signed at the UCF campus on 6^th February 2018, represented by Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of GMU and Prof. J. Jeffrey Jones, Vice Provost of UCF Board of Trustees. The MoU signed between both the universities will promote joint initiatives in teaching, research and community outreach, in addition to facilitating student and faculty exchanges between both the institutions. Both the universities will also undertake joint research and development activities, jointly organize courses/conferences/symposia and launch joint academic programs.

The 12-month Executive Master’s Program in Healthcare Management and Economics program, established to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry, seeks to help working professionals to improve their career prospects and widen their professional networks. It equips graduates with broad knowledge and skills in management, policy, economics, and in-depth experience in healthcare industry, innovation and informatics. These types of graduates will be highly needed for the healthcare sector and all related future businesses and services. The program will start from September 2019.

In addition to the Master’s program, GMU’s College of Healthcare Management and Economics also offers a four year Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME) designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture. This program will start from March 2019.

The programs offered by the College of Healthcare Management and Economics are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, UAE. Other leading international Universities collaborating with GMU for delivering the programs include the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association. The faculty for the executive master’s program are top academicians and practitioners from renowned international institutions in the US, UK, France and Italy.

Over the coming few months, a series of seminars will be offered by the College of Healthcare Management and Economics, covering various aspects of the advancement and future of healthcare management. The first Master Class in the series was conducted at Le Meridian, Dubai, on the 11^th of February 2019, themed ‘New Challenges for Clinicians and Managers’ presented by Prof. Federico Lega, Professor of Health Management at the University of Milan. The second Master Class in the seminar series, titled ‘Health Management Competencies and Education for Value-Based Healthcare’ will be held on the 16^th of February 2019, led by Prof. Bernardo Ramirez, Director of Global Health Initiatives of the Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Central Florida

The week-long sports festival of 226 events across 10 categories, considered the biggest such event in the country

The 18^th annual Sports Festival of Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, got off to a colorful start with the inaugural ceremony on the 9^th of February 2019, at the GMU campus.          Prof. Hossam Hamdy – Chancellor of GMU, the chief guest of the opening ceremony, inaugurated the week-long event.

A colorful march-past of the participating teams followed by the torch-lighting ceremony which officially marked the start of the competitions, were the highlights of the opening ceremony. The torch was lit by Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Vice Chancellor – Academics, GMU.

Considered the biggest sports festival of the country, this year’s edition of the event has the participation of students from 26 different colleges and universities, competing in 226 events across 10 categories, over 6 days.

The teams will vie for prizes in the following game categories: football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, badminton, throw ball, squash and swimming. Medals and trophies for the winners will be distributed at the closing ceremony on Thursday, 14^th February 2019, at GMU. All participants will be awarded certificates of participation.

The grand sports event is held each year keeping in view the philosophy of Gulf Medical University “Healthy Body for a Healthy Mind” and to instill the spirit of sportsmanship and healthy competition among the students. The event has been helpful in engaging the student community in the UAE and empowering them in terms of the positive influence of sports.

The second master class, to be led by renowned international expert on health management Prof. Bernardo Ramirez will be held at Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman at 11:30am on Saturday, 16^th February 2019.

The second Master Class in the seminar series on healthcare management, conducted by GMU’s newly launched College of Healthcare Management and Economics in association with the University of Central Florida will be held at the University campus on Saturday, the 16^th of February 2019. The seminar, titled ‘Health Management Competencies and Education for Value-Based Healthcare’ will be led by Prof. Bernardo Ramirez, Director of Global Health Initiatives of the Department of Health Management and Informatics, University of Central Florida.

The seminar is important in view of the tremendous changes in demography, new technology, innovation in clinical practice and the regulatory environment taking place in the global healthcare sector, making the management of hospitals a highly complex and specialized task.  The concept of value-based healthcare is increasingly a driving force in health systems across the world. Healthcare organizations today are seeking innovative solutions to improve performance, control costs, and most importantly to produce value for patients and healthcare professionals. Health Management educational programs have been emerging to identify the key competencies needed to meet these challenges. The Master Class will discuss the most significant competencies that affect the implementation of value-based strategies, and training methodologies to achieve related learning outcomes.

Conducted free of charges for participants, the series of seminars is expected to bring to the UAE, the most up-to-date practices in healthcare management, hospital management, health economics, finance etc.  Participants will have their queries answered by the experts and seek career advices. The first Master Class in the series was conducted at Le Meridian, Dubai, on the 11^th of February 2019, themed ‘New Challenges for Clinicians and Managers’, presented by Prof. Federico Lega, Professor of Health Management at the University of Milan.

GMU’s College of Healthcare Management and Economics is a unique, specialized college of healthcare management and economics which aims to prepare the graduates to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and internationally. The first full-fledged college of its kind in the Middle East region, it offers bachelor and master programs designed to respond to the constantly growing health industry. The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME) is a four-year program designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture. The Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME) is a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry.

The programs offered by the College of Healthcare Management and Economics are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, UAE. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities, the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, University of Central Florida, etc. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association.

In line with the UAE’s strategic directions of promoting happiness and positivity, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, the leading medical university in the Middle East region has launched a ‘Student Happiness Department’, aimed to improve student happiness, in turn enhancing their curricular and extra-curricular performance and overall well-being. The move aims to embody a culture of happiness across the University, with the support of the students, faculty and administration.

“By launching a Student Happiness Department, we intend to ensure that each student reaches his/her maximum potential. The department has been entrusted with the responsibility of improving the quality of the student’s experience at GMU, by creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students can learn, have fun and achieve, preparing them for future leadership roles,” said Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU, explaining the reason for introducing the new department.

The new department facilitates numerous resources, initiatives and events that empower students to achieve growth in academics, talents, life and leadership. The University has been organizing several events to promote happiness and camaraderie among its student community comprising 80+ nationalities. Apart from various clubs organized to hone the creative talents of students, GMU also has a bimonthly students’ newsletter publication called ‘Melange’. International tours which includes hospital/institution visits abroad are also organized for the students on a regular basis, with a recent trip to South Korea and an upcoming tour of Turkey. GMU also organizes annual sports meet, global day, cultural days, celebration of national/international events and festivals and health day celebrations.

With 6 colleges and 26 accredited programs, GMU has emerged as one of the most popular medical universities in the region, attracting students of 80+ nationalities, every year. The University offers many programs unique to the region. Undergraduate programs offered by GMU include Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics,  Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Imaging Sciences, Anesthesia Technology, Nursing. Graduate programs include Joint Masters in Health Professions Education, Master in Public Health, Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics, Master in Clinical Pharmacy, Master in Physical Therapy, Master in Environmental Health & Toxicology. The University also offers an Associate Degree in Preclinical Sciences (ADPCS) leading to MD/MBChB, with the clinical phase of the program at partner Universities in Ghana, Poland and Egypt. All programs are fully accredited by the the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, UAE.

More than 500 people participated in the Walkathon organized by Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital (TPTRH) at Thumbay Medicity, Ajman on 14^th February 2018, in support of the people of determination. The theme of the walkathon was ‘keep walking’, emphasizing the importance of encouraging the people of determination to achieve their dreams, at the same time, reminding the society of its responsibility towards them, in bringing them to the mainstream.

The walkathon was conducted under the CSR drive of Thumbay Group, supported by the Thumbay Foundation and Body & Soul Health Club & Spa, the award-winning chain of health clubs owned by Thumbay Group.

Over 100 special needs children participated in the walkathon, sending out a strong message of optimism and resolve. The event also had the participation of rehabilitation centers, special needs schools, government and private corporates, in addition to the active participation of school children.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President – Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group said, “We are proud of the UAE’s national strategy to empower people of determination and create an inclusive society for those with special needs and families, which has been the foundation of Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital. Through this event, we aim to reiterate our hospital’s commitment to supporting the people of determination, to help them lead successful lives and inspire them to keep walking.”

“The primary aim of Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital is to deliver clinical and service excellence for all rehabilitation needs and helping patients achieve their maximum level of function,” he added.

As the most cutting-edge physical therapy and rehabilitation facility in the region, TPTRH seeks to redefine the standards of physical rehabilitation by introducing innovation in the form of state-of-the-art technology, futuristic facilities, cutting-edge research and advanced learning. Innovation is one of the key features of the hospital. State-of-the-art rehabilitation treatment is delivered through advanced technology like virtual reality. The hospital operates in collaboration with internationally renowned Villa Beretta Rehabilitation Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Valduce Hospital, Italy. It is attached to Thumbay University Hospital, with 50 dedicated beds specially for rehab and a Therapeutic Garden for faster and holistic recovery.

His Excellency Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh, Member, Board of Trustees of Al Maktoum Foundation and Member, Board of Trustees of Gulf Medical University – the biggest private medical university in the region owned and operated by Thumbay Group, visited Thumbay Medicity, the hub of state-of-the-art medical education, healthcare and research, on 17^th February 2019. He was welcomed at Thumbay Medicity by Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group.

The vision and future strategic directions of Thumbay Medicity was presented before H. E. Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh. He toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art facilities for medical education, healthcare and research including Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital and the soon to open Thumbay University Hospital.

Touring the hospitals and the university, H. E. Mirza Hussain Al Sayegh commended Thumbay Medicity for the excellent  facilities  for  healthcare  and  medical  education,  as  he  observed  the  various services at Thumbay Dental Hospital – the first private dental hospital in the country and the largest  academic  dental  hospital  in  the  Middle  East  region’s  private  sector,  as  well  as Thumbay  Physical  Therapy  and  Rehabilitation  Hospital  –  the  biggest  and  most  advanced hospital for physical therapy and rehabilitation. He appreciated Thumbay Group’s efforts in bringing the latest technology and innovation in healthcare and medical education to the region.

Dr.  Thumbay  Moideen  said  that  Thumbay  Medicity  is  envisioned  as  the  healthcare  and medical education hub of the region, to serve a floating population of 20,000 on completion. “The  soon-to-open  500-bed  academic  hospital  –  Thumbay  University  Hospital  –  the  largest private   academic   hospital   in   the   region,   combined   with   the   dental   and   rehabilitation hospitals  make  Thumbay  Medicity  a  unique  destination  for  specialized  care.  Thumbay Medicity is also a referral facility to which primary and secondary care hospitals and clinics refer serious cases,” he explained. The  specialized  hospitals  of  Thumbay  Medicity  are  Academic  Health  Centers  of  the  Gulf Medical   University   Academic   Health   System   (GMUAHS),   which   give   them   the   unique advantage  of  having  the  expertise  of  doctors  who  are  also  academicians  and  researchers. GMUAHS has the distinction of being the first private academic health system in the region.

Thumbay Medicity is one of the latest additions to the UAE’s healthcare sector, and the first such project in the private sector. Located in Ajman, Thumbay Medicity features the most modern technology and global expertise in teaching/training, healthcare delivery and research/innovation, attracting the best student and professional talent towards shaping the future of education, healthcare and research. Thumbay Medicity also features an array of leisure and hospitality amenities such as Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, Thumbay Food Court, The Terrace Restaurant, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe etc., as well as the Thumbay Housing Project to accommodate 2500 staff and students. Built with an investment of more than a billion UAE Dirhams, Thumbay Medicity has a total area of 1 million sq.ft. and built-up area of 1.2 million sq.ft.

The week-long inter-university sports festival hosted by Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman – the biggest sporting event of its kind in the country – concluded with a closing ceremony on 14^th February 2019, at the University campus. Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Vice Chancellor – Academics of GMU was the chief guest for the closing ceremony.

Of the 26 Universities which participated this year, American University of Sharjah (AUS) emerged overall champions. BITS PIlani – Dubai were the runners up. Trophies were distributed to the winner and runners-up in different games, for both boys and girls.

Addressing the participants and spectators at the closing ceremony, Prof. Manda Venkatramana said that every year, GMU’s sports festival united the colleges of UAE in competitive sport.  “Sports and recreation are equally important in a student’s life, just as academic success,” he stressed. The closing ceremony involved the symbolic extinguishing the torch by the chief guest, signifying the close of the games.

Close to 1000 students participated in this year’s sports meet. Competitions were held in 226 events across 10 categories. The organizers said that the next year’s edition would be an even bigger event, with the inclusion of track and field events.

The closing ceremony was followed by a gala dinner attended by the participants.