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Zawya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Thumbay Group pledges 3% job reservation for GMU alumni
Ajman, UAE – In a landmark announcement at the recently held Gulf Medical University (GMU) Career Fair and Industry Partners Meet 2025, Thumbay Group, a leading diversified international conglomerate and a pioneer in private healthcare and medical education in the region, declared that 3% of all future job vacancies across its companies will be reserved exclusively for GMU alumni. This groundbreaking move reinforces Thumbay Group's enduring commitment to empowering its academic community and strengthening the UAE's healthcare workforce. The Career Fair brought together over 90 leading healthcare institutions and industry partners, offering students and alumni a robust platform to connect with employers and explore a wide array of career opportunities across clinical, administrative, research, and technology domains. Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, expressed his appreciation for the announcement: 'We sincerely thank the leadership of Thumbay Group, especially our Founder President Dr. Thumbay Moideen, for this extraordinary and thoughtful gesture. Under his dynamic leadership, Thumbay Group has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to education, healthcare, and nation-building. This 3% job reservation for GMU alumni is a powerful endorsement of our graduates and a visionary step towards creating a sustainable, skilled healthcare workforce.' Gulf Medical University currently contributes significantly to the UAE's healthcare workforce, producing highly qualified professionals across medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and health sciences. With students from over 106 nationalities and academic partnerships with renowned international institutions, GMU is a globally recognized hub for innovation in medical education and research. The Career Fair 2025 also witnessed the unveiling of AI-integrated career counseling tools, on-the-spot interviews, and interactive sessions with leading recruiters, reflecting GMU's commitment to aligning academic outcomes with market demands and technological advancements. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Thumbay Group operates the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region, including Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, and has announced new specialized centers in veterinary care,mental Health and wellness. With over two decades of excellence, the Group has expanded into various sectors and continues to be a leader in healthcare innovation, education, and community service. Admissions for the 2025 academic year are now open. Limited seats available. Visit to apply.
Kuwait Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Gulf Medical University Hosts the Biggest Career Fair & Industry Partners Meet 2025, Fostering Healthcare Innovation and Talent Development.
Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, reaffirmed its position as a leading hub for academic excellence and healthcare innovation with the grand success of the GMU Career Fair & Industry Partners Meet 2025. This year's event marked a significant milestone in the university's journey toward empowering future healthcare professionals by bridging the gap between education and employment. Themed 'Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders,' the event brought together an impressive assembly of students, alumni, industry veterans, and over 90 leading healthcare organizations. It provided a vibrant platform for aspiring professionals to engage directly with recruiters, learn from thought leaders, and explore career paths across diverse healthcare sectors. The initiative also showcased GMU's ongoing efforts to align its academic vision with real-world demands through innovation, entrepreneurship, and global industry collaboration. The event was officially inaugurated by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, who has been instrumental in pioneering private medical education in the region. In his keynote address, Dr. Moideen emphasized the critical need for adaptable, tech-savvy professionals in today's healthcare landscape. 'At GMU, we are not just educating students; we are shaping leaders who will redefine the future of healthcare through innovation, ethics, and global perspectives,' he remarked. Following the inauguration, attendees took part in a series of enriching panel discussions moderated by GMU's academic leadership, including Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor, and Prof. Hesham Marei, Acting Vice Chancellor – Academics. These sessions focused on career readiness, healthcare education reform, industry expectations, and leadership development. Distinguished HR professionals and executives from top hospitals and medical companies engaged students through workshops on CV writing, interview strategies, and portfolio building—providing practical insights and mentorship. The event also featured interactive booths and networking pavilions representing major healthcare entities such as Aster, NMC, American Hospital, King's College Hospital Dubai, Julphar, Abbott, and many others. Government and regulatory bodies including Dubai Police, Ajman Municipality, and the Emirates Health Services (EHS) also participated, reflecting the strong public-private collaboration fostered by GMU. This year's Industry Partners Meet also highlighted GMU's new strategic directions, including the introduction of AI-powered healthcare curriculum modules, entrepreneurship incubators, and global academic partnerships. These advancements, along with GMU's robust research ecosystem and state-of-the-art Thumbay Medicity campus, reinforce its position as a trailblazer in academic healthcare transformation in the Middle East. Applications are now open for the upcoming academic session at Gulf Medical University. With limited seats and high demand across all programs, prospective students are encouraged to apply early. Whether you're a recent graduate or a working professional seeking to upskill in healthcare, GMU offers a world-class academic experience tailored to your ambitions. Visit to explore programs and begin your journey toward a rewarding healthcare
Gulf Today
13-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Gulf Medical University hosts biggest Career Fair
Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, reaffirmed its position as a leading hub for academic excellence and healthcare innovation with the grand success of the GMU Career Fair & Industry Partners Meet 2025. This year's event marked a significant milestone in the university's journey toward empowering future healthcare professionals by bridging the gap between education and employment. Themed 'Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders,' the event brought together an impressive assembly of students, alumni, industry veterans, and over 90 leading healthcare organisations. It provided a vibrant platform for aspiring professionals to engage directly with recruiters, learn from thought leaders, and explore career paths across diverse healthcare sectors. The initiative also showcased GMU's ongoing efforts to align its academic vision with real-world demands through innovation, entrepreneurship, and global industry collaboration. The event was officially inaugurated by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, who has been instrumental in pioneering private medical education in the region. In his keynote address, Dr. Moideen emphasised the critical need for adaptable, tech-savvy professionals in today's healthcare landscape. 'At GMU, we are not just educating students; we are shaping leaders who will redefine the future of healthcare through innovation, ethics, and global perspectives,' he remarked. Following the inauguration, attendees took part in a series of enriching panel discussions moderated by GMU's academic leadership, including Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor, and Prof. Hesham Marei, Acting Vice Chancellor – Academics. These sessions focused on career readiness, healthcare education reform, industry expectations, and leadership development. Distinguished HR professionals and executives from top hospitals and medical companies engaged students through workshops on CV writing, interview strategies, and portfolio building — providing practical insights and mentorship. Interactive booths The event also featured interactive booths and networking pavilions representing major healthcare entities such as Aster, NMC, American Hospital, King's College Hospital Dubai, Julphar, Abbott, and many others. Government and regulatory bodies including Dubai Police, Ajman Municipality, and the Emirates Health Services (EHS) also participated, reflecting the strong public-private collaboration fostered by GMU. This year's Industry Partners Meet also highlighted GMU's new strategic directions, including the introduction of AI-powered healthcare curriculum modules, entrepreneurship incubators, and global academic partnerships. These advancements, along with GMU's robust research ecosystem and state-of-the-art Thumbay Medicity campus, reinforce its position as a trailblazer in academic healthcare transformation in the Middle East. Applications are now open for the upcoming academic session at Gulf Medical University. With limited seats and high demand across all programmes, prospective students are encouraged to apply early. Whether you're a recent graduate or a working professional seeking to upskill in healthcare, GMU offers a world-class academic experience tailored to your ambitions. Visit to explore programmes and begin your journey toward a rewarding healthcare. Recently, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, celebrated the outstanding success of the inaugural Thumbay International Research Grant (TIRG) at a grand award ceremony, coinciding with GMU's Annual Research Day. The groundbreaking initiative, supported by Thumbay Group UAE, attracted global attention for its mission to drive impactful healthcare research through international collaboration and innovation. Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, was the Chief Guest and was reprasented by Dr. Sheikh Majeed Bin Saeed Al Nauimi, Chairman Ruler's Court who personally awarded the research grants to the winners. With an initial funding pool of Dhs3 million, the grant was designed to support pioneering projects in key areas such as Precision Medicine, Drug Discovery and Cancer Immunology, Population Health related to Diabetes, Healthy Aging and Regenerative Medicine, AI, Informatics and Digital Transformation in Healthcare Management and Health Economics, and Innovation in Health Professions Education. Dr. Thumbay Moideen reiterated the vision behind this initiative: 'We launched this grant to transform Gulf Medical University into a hub for research.' He further announced that the total research grant will reach up to Dhs10 million after three years, reinforcing the long-term commitment of fostering research excellence. Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, commented: 'The grant has made an inspiring start, and the diversity and quality of submissions reflect GMU's growing global reputation. We are proud to support research that has the potential to transform healthcare and elevate lives.'
Kuwait Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- Kuwait Times
Gulf Medical University hosts biggest ‘Career Fair & Industry Partners Meet'
KUWAIT: Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, reaffirmed its position as a leading hub for academic excellence and healthcare innovation with the grand success of the GMU Career Fair & Industry Partners Meet 2025. This year's event marked a significant milestone in the university's journey toward empowering future healthcare professionals by bridging the gap between education and employment. Themed 'Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders,' the event brought together an impressive assembly of students, alumni, industry veterans and over 90 leading healthcare organizations. It provided a vibrant platform for aspiring professionals to engage directly with recruiters, learn from thought leaders, and explore career paths across diverse healthcare sectors. The initiative also showcased GMU's ongoing efforts to align its academic vision with real-world demands through innovation, entrepreneurship and global industry collaboration. The event was officially inaugurated by Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, who has been instrumental in pioneering private medical education in the region. In his keynote address, Dr Moideen emphasized the critical need for adaptable, tech-savvy professionals in today's healthcare landscape. 'At GMU, we are not just educating students; we are shaping leaders who will redefine the future of healthcare through innovation, ethics and global perspectives,' he remarked. Following the inauguration, attendees took part in a series of enriching panel discussions moderated by GMU's academic leadership, including Prof Manda Venkatramana, Acting Chancellor, and Prof. Hesham Marei, Acting Vice Chancellor – Academics. These sessions focused on career readiness, healthcare education reform, industry expectations and leadership development. Distinguished HR professionals and executives from top hospitals and medical companies engaged students through workshops on CV writing, interview strategies, and portfolio building — providing practical insights and mentorship. The event also featured interactive booths and networking pavilions representing major healthcare entities such as Aster, NMC, American Hospital, King's College Hospital Dubai, Julphar, Abbott, and many others. Government and regulatory bodies including Dubai Police, Ajman Municipality, and the Emirates Health Services (EHS) also participated, reflecting the strong public-private collaboration fostered by GMU. This year's Industry Partners Meet also highlighted GMU's new strategic directions, including the introduction of AI-powered healthcare curriculum modules, entrepreneurship incubators and global academic partnerships. These advancements, along with GMU's robust research ecosystem and state-of-the-art Thumbay Medicity campus, reinforce its position as a trailblazer in academic healthcare transformation in the Middle East. Applications are now open for the upcoming academic session at Gulf Medical University. With limited seats and high demand across all programs, prospective students are encouraged to apply early. Whether you're a recent graduate or a working professional seeking to upskill in healthcare, GMU offers a world-class academic experience tailored to your ambitions. Visit to explore programs and begin your journey toward a rewarding healthcare.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
George Mason, Old Dominion latest Va. universities to roll back DEI policies
Signs stating "Opposing DEI is nothing new" were held at a committee meeting on April 17 at George Mason University. (Photo by Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury) Virginia colleges and universities are feeling federal pressure to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies that promote representation from various backgrounds, and George Mason and Old Dominion Universities are the latest to make or propose changes that align with President Donald Trump's Jan. 21 executive order to end DEI efforts within the public sector. The University of Virginia was among the first in the state to respond to the rollbacks, and the Board of Visitors voted to dissolve the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Partnerships March Glenn Youngkin praised the move and asserted that 'DEI is done at the University of Virginia.' Trump wrote in his order that 'illegal DEI and DEIA policies' violate civil rights laws. 'The federal government is charged with enforcing our civil rights laws,' the executive order states. 'The purpose of this order is to ensure that it does so by ending illegal preferences and discrimination.' The federal government has also warned ODU and other universities and colleges to end race-based decision making, or they would lose federal funding. On Thursday, GMU's Academic Programs, Diversity and University Community Committee considered a plan recommending the Board of Visitors adopt a resolution to comply with Trump's order by eliminating all programs, training and processes not specifically required by federal or state law and, if necessary, scrapping staff positions within 30 days of the resolution's approval. However, student and faculty representatives challenged the effort at Thursday's meeting, emphasizing the importance of DEI for inclusivity and student success. Solon Simmons, president of the university's Faculty Senate, said at least 90% of faculty members are opposed to the resolution. He also said more time is needed to debate the proposed clauses and that the proposal appears exclusive, opposite of the university's culture. 'The thing that stuck to me was this idea that at Mason, we want people to belong, and then … there's a compliance piece, which I think is really important for the board to do, but if we want everyone to feel like they belong, things like this probably are not going to help that,' Simmons said. Bryan Caplan, an economics professor at the university who was invited to speak by committee chair and Youngkin appointee Lindsey Burke, supported the idea of the committee's dissolution. He compared DEI to McCarthyism, an era of political persecution for progressive Americans and alleged communists in the 1950s. 'Renaming McCarthyism would not have removed the threat it posed to freedom of thought on campus, and renaming DEI does not remove the threat it poses to freedom of thought on campus,' Caplan said. 'GMU's DEI has never done anything to me personally … but this has to be done to protect GMU from all the witch hunts that we're going to see in the future (if) we don't do the right thing, right now.' The resolution also proposes to dissolve the university's Bias Incident Response Team, designed to mitigate or prevent bias occurrences, and the Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence program, which is responsible for examining university practices in identifying bias. The university has also recently renamed the DEI office to the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community (OACC), provost and executive vice president Jim Antony and committee members highlighted, and eliminated certain positions, to ensure compliance with new executive orders. Anthony said the Board of Visitors was scheduled to receive a comprehensive report from faculty on the university changes related to DEI in February, but the board tabled the presentation. GMU staff did share that two vacant positions in the former DEI office were eliminated, the Antiracism Inclusive Excellence initiative was dissolved and inclusive excellence plans have been excised from the university president's goals. Staff also recommended the committee engage in more dialogue before passing any resolution, to ensure it aligns with the university's values and goals after finding a few contradictions between the proposed DEI resolution and the board's antisemitism resolution that passed in February. Cameron Harris, faculty representative to the committee, said the antisemitism resolution invites OACC to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition for training and education. However, it is not allowed in the proposed resolution. 'The resolution seems to limit education, training and most importantly, the valuing of our diversity,' Harris said. Burke criticized DEI at the meeting, linking it to critical race theory, and suggested it undermined merit-based admissions and academic excellence. She also mentioned that other school leaders are dissolving DEI initiatives at institutions like the University of Virginia, James Madison University, VCU and Virginia Tech. She expects an updated resolution to be ready for the Board of Visitors' May 1 meeting. Va. community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices 'Our job on this board is to make sure we are complying with the law and not jeopardizing the federal or state funding that may be received,' Burke said. 'Federal funding is a privilege, not a right.' Unlike Mason, Old Dominion University made several changes to its DEI initiatives that remained unknown to the public for weeks. The Virginian-Pilot first reported the changes last week. One of the major differences: ODU's Institutional Equity & Diversity webpage was renamed Talent Management and Culture, with the banner now stating 'Equity Compliance, Respect and Community.' The original banner stated 'equality, diversity, respect and inclusiveness for all.' The new webpage excludes links to ODU's Monarch Task Force for Inclusive Excellence, Monarch Plan for Inclusive Excellence 1.0, John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award and it no longer states 'Celebrating 85 Years of Diversity.' The task force's status is unclear, with its page now leading to a 404 'page not found' error. The nine-member Diversity and Inclusive Excellence staff page was removed from the institution's website. The webpage now reads 'access denied.' Most of the staff appears to have remained under the new office, Institutional Equity and Culture, except for an office manager position. The remaining positions cover training, community relations, outreach, and Title IX regulations. One of the staff members is Veleka Gatling, previously the associate vice president for equity and inclusive excellence under the Institutional Equity & Diversity office. Gatling is now the associate vice president for community relations in the Community Engagement and University Events office. September Sanderlin was also listed under the directory as vice president for human resources and DEI in the human resources office. Her title is currently vice president for talent management and culture. Other clues preceded ODU's departure from DEI. Stanley Goldfarb, also a Youngkin appointee, asked about DEI in the university's medical school curriculum and requested to meet with the school's dean before he was removed fromODU's Board of Visitors by Senate Democrats in May. Goldfarb, who recently spoke on Fox & Friends Weekend about his departure, did not specify why he wanted to see the curriculum or why he wanted to meet with the dean, which he attributed to Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera's recommendation. Goldfarb chairs an organization called Do No Harm, which he said represents physicians, nurses and medical students, patients and policymakers and is dedicated to keeping identity politics out of medical education, research and clinical practice. 'We think all patients should be treated the same, that this should be a colorblind environment, that physicians should be the best individuals that are available to practice medicine and care for all patients,' Goldfarb said on Fox & Friends Weekend. 'And as far as I'm concerned, it has nothing to do with the proper practice of medicine.' Youngkin signs several maternal health bills, tweaks another on unconscious bias training Several studies have revealed implicit bias — which DEI policies can counteract — plays a role in America's health care system. A 2016 UVA study found 'a substantial number of white medical students and residents hold false beliefs about biological differences between black and white people (e.g., black people's skin is thicker; black people's blood coagulates more quickly) that could affect how they assess and treat the pain experienced by black patients.' Bias can also influence how artificial intelligence applications in health care exacerbate existing disparities, research shows. Virginia's legislature passed bills this session that would require medical professionals to complete unconscious bias training before renewing their licenses. Youngkin amended the measures, removing the mention of cultural competency and unconscious bias in the original wording, a change lawmakers rejected. 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