Across Thumbay hospitals and clinics in the UAE in association with Kalyan Jewellers

Keeping in line with its commitment to introducing unique and discerning initiatives in the healthcare sector, the prestigious Thumbay Group has launched a campaign called the Golden Baby, from October 15 – December 15, 2016, across all its network of Academic hospitals and clinics in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. Thumbay’s Golden Baby initiative is in association with Kalyan Jewellers and entails making every baby birth special and rewarding.

Commenting on the campaign, Thumbay Moideen, founder president of the Thumbay Group said, “We are delighted to have launched the industry’s first campaign to reward new born babies and hope that such an initiative adds on to the excitement and happiness of parents having a baby. We are very happy with our association with Kalyan Jewellers as they have also been pioneers of many path-breaking campaigns within the jewellery sector.”

“The Golden Baby initiative is intended to support one of most beautiful and special joys of life, embracing parenthood. We also hope that this initiative will make mothers at Thumbay Hospital feel special as they are embark on a rich and rewarding experience of having a baby,” continued Mr. Moideen.

The Golden Baby Campaign will run for a period of two months from October 15 until December 15, 2016. This includes assured win of two grams’ gold coin and unconditional diamond vouchers worth AED 250 for those who book the healthcare service needed for child birth at any of the four Thumbay hospitals and clinics across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. Further to the assured wins, there will also be a raffle draw and five customers stand a chance to win  Kalyan Jewellers diamond necklaces worth AED 10,000, gold vouchers worth AED 5,000 and kids jewellery worth AED 1000.

Highlighting the special care provided at Thumbay Hospitals to expectant mothers, Mr.Akbar Moideen, vice-president of the healthcare division at Thumbay Group, elaborated, “Thumbay Hospital and the constituent teaching hospital of Gulf Medical University is the largest private network of hospitals to provide maternity care in the UAE. The Golden Baby initiative is our way of thanking our patrons who have always supported and encouraged us. At Thumbay, we are committed to the people of the UAE and this has been underscored by the state of the art healthcare service and expert doctors that are a part of the Thumbay Healthcare segment.”

Commenting on the association with Thumbay Group, Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director of Kalyan Jewellers said, “The Golden Baby campaign is exciting as we are able to be a part of the celebrations of parenthood. I congratulate Thumbay on its thoughtful gesture and look forward to working with them in adding to the special occasions of its patrons”

The Thumbay Group has always been at the forefront of innovation with a passion and commitment to introducing, adopting and encouraging breakthroughs for the constantly evolving healthcare sector of the UAE. This is in line with the vision of the esteemed rulers of the country, who have been the visionaries and have laid the path of holistic developments resulting in the UAE becoming a hub for key industries on the global map. With an affordable pricing, state-of-art infrastructure and provider of quality care, Thumbay Hospitals provides UAE residents embracing parenthood with 100 expert panel of doctors in Obstetrics and gynaecology and paediatric alone. Thumbay hospital also excels in handling extremely complicated deliveries, painless delivery, providing executive labour rooms, coupled with counselling on antenatal care, lactation and physiotherapy for expecting and new mothers.

About Thumbay Group

Thumbay Group set up the region’s first private medical institution – Gulf Medical College – in Ajman. The multi-billion dollar diversified conglomerate, which currently owns more than 20 companies across various economic verticals, has a workforce of more than 5,000 professionals. The group’s operations spans Education, Healthcare, Medical Research, Diagnostics, Retail Pharmacy, Health Communication, Retail Optical, Wellness, Nutrition Stores, Hospitality, Real Estate, Publishing, Trading, as well as Marketing & Distribution.

The Thumbay Chain of Hospitals and the constituent teaching hospitals of Gulf Medical University are one of the largest healthcare services providers in U.A.E, serving patients from all over the world. The Gulf Medical University also attracts a student cohort of over 67 nationalities and has a diverse faculty from over 22 countries.

The highlight of the event is a ‘Pink Ribbon Formation’ by Taxis, to spread awareness on breast cancer

As October marks breast cancer awareness month, Thumbay Hospitals- the network of academic hospitals owned by Thumbay Group and the Thumbay Clinic chain- have joined hands with Dubai Police, Cars Taxi, Pink Caravan and Friends of Cancer Patients to launch a breast cancer awareness initiative ‘Pink Drive’.

The campaign, scheduled on Wednesday, 26^th October 2016, will feature a giant ‘pink ribbon formation’ by 36 taxis of Cars Taxi, aiming to encourage women to get tested today. Through the ‘Pink Drive’ campaign, Thumbay Hospitals also wants everyone to show their support to all those thousands of women battling the disease and undergoing painful treatment. Thumbay Hospitals at Dubai, Ajman and Fujairah will organise the drive at 10:30 am, 12 pm and 4 pm respectively. On the same day, Thumbay Clinics in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah & Umm Al Quwain will hold mass promotional campaigns with various activities to educate the public on breast cancer.

“The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign by Thumbay hospitals and clinics in association with Cars Taxi is part of our continued initiatives to create awareness among the public and to stress the importance of taking steps towards early detection of the disease,” said Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group. “Considering the fact that Thumbay Group’s hospitals and clinics are visited by patients of more than 175 nationalities every day, we are committed to utilize every chance we get to spread awareness on health issues,” he added.

“We are glad to be a part of this breast cancer awareness campaign to educate the masses. It is a privilege to associate with important campaigns like this, which contribute to the society’s well-being. Our taxis are one of the best ways to support all who have fought and continue to fight the battle of cancer,” said Abdulla Sultan Al Sabbagh, CEO of Cars Taxi Group.”

Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division

Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates four academic hospitals in the UAE (Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah & Sharjah) and one in Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE. All the hospitals and clinics are affiliated to the Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group, and provide clinical training for its students. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities, and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 22 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. ThumbayGroup also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Today, Thumbay Group has diversified into more than 20 brands, with presence across 18 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.

A delegation from the Diplomatic Ladies Group visited Thumbay Hospital – Dubai on Monday, 7^th November 2016, to support the hospital’s diabetes awareness program ‘Count your steps – to beat diabetes.’ The nine-member delegation was led by Abeer Shocair, wife of the Jordanian Consul General and President of Diplomatic Ladies Group, Dubai.

The delegation was received at the hospital by Dr. Sameer Kumar, Assistant Administrative Director of Thumbay Dental Hospital, Dubai. The delegation toured the hospital’s facilities. They commended Thumbay Hospital’s health awareness initiatives and expressed support for the ‘Count your steps – to beat diabetes’ campaign launched at the hospital. The visiting delegates were presented with mementos as a token of appreciation of their support to the campaign.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the campaign was being conducted with the aim of spreading awareness about the importance of physical activity to prevent diabetes. The program aims to encourage the participants to make ‘every step count’, by finding ways to keep themselves active, for a healthier future.

About Thumbay Hospital

Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates four academic hospitals in the UAE (Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah & Sharjah) and one in Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE, making it the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region. All the hospitals and clinics are affiliated to the Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group, and provide clinical training for its students. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 22 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Thumbay Group also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Hundreds of people thronged Thumbay Hospital Dubai on Friday, 23^rd December 2016, to participate in the Blood Donation Camp and Free Health Checkup program organized by the hospital in association with Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF). The noble cause was arranged as part of Thumbay Group’s continuing CSR drive and BCF’s charity initiatives.

All visitors to the health checkup camp and blood donation camp were provided free consultation and checkup by the specialist doctors of Thumbay Hospital Dubai. They were offered special discounts on total knee replacement package, hip replacement package, maternity package, antenatal package, dental package, mammography test, etc. Participants were also offered Umrah vaccination at a specially discounted price, which can be availed within a year.

Participants of the blood donation camp and health checkup were issued Thumbay Hospital privilege cards valid upto 31^st December 2017, which would entitle the card-holders to special discounts at Thumbay hospitals and clinics across the UAE. Blood donors at the camp were awarded certificates of appreciation, in addition to Dubai Health Authority’s ‘Donor’s Card’.

The event also had a talk on “Better Living:  Infection Prevention and Air-borne Precautions in the Community” by Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Specialist – Pulmonology Department of Thumbay Hospital.

A felicitation function was held on the sidelines of the event, which honored Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group and Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, for their contributions to the healthcare industry and commitment to public health. BCF office-bearers felicitated at the function included Dr. B.K. Yusuf – President, Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky – Chairman of the Medical Camp Organising Committee and Dr. Kaup Mohamed – Hon. General Secretary.

Dubai: Grand draw winners of the ‘Golden Baby Campaign’, a unique initiative launched by Thumbay Group’s network of academic hospitals in association with Kalyan Jewellers, received their prizes at a grand ceremony organized in Thumbay Hospital, Dubai on January 28, 2017. The campaign, held from October 15 – December 15, 2016, across the Thumbay academic hospital network and Thumbay family clinics in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain, was organized with the aim of making every baby birth special and rewarding.

As part of the campaign, all those who had registered for childbirth at Thumbay Group’s hospitals and clinics during the campaign period (October 15-December 15, 2016), irrespective of their stages of pregnancy were given the assured win of two grams’ gold coin and unconditional diamond vouchers worth AED 250. In addition, the grand draw was conducted at the conclusion of the campaign period, to select five winners each for the grand prizes which included Kalyan Jewellers diamond necklaces worth AED 10,000, gold vouchers worth AED 5,000 and kids’ jewelry worth AED 1000.

Elated parents attended the prize distribution ceremony with their bundles of joy, thanking Thumbay Group and Kalyan Jewellers for the special gesture extended to them as they celebrate the gift of parenthood. “We had already received the gold coin and diamond voucher soon after my delivery. However, the news of the grand draw win came as a surprise. We hope our baby’s winning streak initiated by the Golden Baby Campaign continues for the rest of his life,” said an overjoyed mother who had delivered at Thumbay Hospital – Dubai.

“It is a matter of pride for us that Thumbay Group’s Golden Baby Campaign in association with Kalyan Jewellers has succeeded in bringing cheer to many families, enriching their parenthood experience with this first-of-its-kind campaign to reward newborns,” said Mr. Thumbay Moideen, founder president of Thumbay Group. “As we continue to expand our academic hospitals network and clinics across the UAE, the GCC region, Africa and the Indian subcontinent, we would like to reiterate the promise of world-class care and superior service to our customers,” he added.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice president of Thumbay Group’s healthcare division said that Thumbay Hospitals offered special care to expectant mothers and newborns, making Thumbay Hospitals a popular choice for prenatal care and delivery.  “Our state-of-the-art healthcare services and expert doctors and caregivers ensure that moms-to-be, new moms and newborns get the best care. We also provide excellent services across all major medical specialties, with advanced facilities,” he explained.

About Thumbay Group

Founded by Mr. Thumbay Moideen in 1998, Thumbay Group today operates more than 20 brands across 18 different verticals 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. With its network of hospitals and medical centers in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah and Hyderabad (India), the Thumbay chain of hospitals is one of the largest health care providers in the region. All hospitals and clinics under the group are affiliated to the Gulf Medical University, Ajman. Thumbay Group’s core activities are in education, healthcare and research.

Headquartered in Dubai, the group presently employs around 5000 people, which is projected to increase to around 20,000 by the year 2022, with the completion of ongoing and upcoming projects. Currently, Thumbay Group is focusing on its strategic long-term plans which will see the group scale its businesses almost ten times and expand its operations globally.

A high-level delegation of the Dental Council of India, led by the President, Dr. Dibyendu Mazumder visited Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman on Wednesday, 8^th February 2017. The delegation was received at the University by Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder, President of Board of Governors of GMU, in the presence of Prof. Gita Ashok Raj – GMU Provost and the Deans of various colleges under GMU.

The delegation was presented with the vision and mission of GMU, and they toured the educational and research facilities in the campus, particularly the Dental College and its labs including the Simi Lab, as well as the various medical labs of the University, the Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare (CASH) and the Center for Advanced Biomedical Reasearch & Innovation. They also visited the different ongoing projects in the campus, like the 350-bed academic hospital, 60-chair dental hospital and the rehabilitation center.

The delegation held a discussion with the Academic Team of GMU’s College of Dentistry, on prospective opportunities for mutual cooperation. They also visited Thumbay Dental Hospital in Dubai, which is affiliated to GMU.

Dr. Dibyendu Mazumder expressed his admiration for the unique vision and strategies, and the facilities of GMU. “The facilities at GMU are truly impressive. The University has many innovative teaching and training facilities like CASH and CABRI, as well as a very good library. We are happy to learn about the new 60-chair dental hospital being built in the University campus, and the vision to make it a Center of Excellence and a state-of-the-art facility for clinical training,” he said. The delegation thanked Mr. Thumbay Moideen for inviting them, and for the warm hospitality.

February 22, 2017: The annual ‘Healthy Baby Contest & Exhibition’, Dubai’s largest family fun event will be held from 2pm to 9pm on Friday, 24^th February 2017 at Thumbay Hospital Dubai. More than 1,000 children have registered their participation in the contest that rewards children up to 5 years of age bracket: (a) Three months to one year; (b) one to two years; (c) two to three years; (d) three to four years and (d) four to five years.

Under the competition’s guidelines, each participating child is judged by a panel of leading pediatricians as well as experts from the Thumbay network of academic hospitals on factors such as the overall physical/mental growth, complete immunization, and the parents’ knowledge about childcare. In addition, participating children will be awarded for special categories such as Curly Hair, Sparkling Eyes, Sunshine Smile and Chubby Cheeks, for each of the age groups.

Bollywood celeb Karisma Kapoor will grace the occasion to engage in a meet and greet photo-session and extend her support in raising awareness on promoting a healthy lifestyle and nutrition needs of children.  In addition, parents will be provided free access to parents with the renowned pediatricians of Thumbay Hospitals to learn tips and suggestions for providing the perfect-growing up environment.

The seven-hour long contest will feature “When I Grow-Up day” as the highlighting theme of 2017 edition, with activities and zones such as hospital zone; airport zone; candy land zone; barn yard zone; fire station zone; racers club zone, and many more.

Online Registration for the contest, Visit

Registration forms (Print) for the contest are available at Thumbay Hospitals (Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah & Ajman), Thumbay Clinics (Ajman, Dubai, UAQ & RAK), Gulf Medical University (Ajman), Body & Soul Health Clubs (Ajman, Dubai & Sharjah), Blends & Brews Coffee Shops and Thumbay Pharmacy outlets.

United Arab Emirates February 21, 2017: A 63-year-old woman in Dubai has given birth to a healthy baby girl at Thumbay Hospital on February 19, 2017 at 7.15 am, making her a third time-mum after a year-long IVF treatment.

Last year, the Sri-lankan lady and her Indian husband decided to start a family, but they knew they’d have to deal with a few bumps in the road. To overcome the risks associated with late pregnancies, they saw an in vitro fertilization specialist in Chennai (India) who gave her the go-ahead.

The journey, however, was not an easy one, admits the 63-year-old miracle mum. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia [hypertension during pregnancy] and placenta previa [the condition when a baby’s placenta partially or totally covers the opening in the mother’s cervix], following her check-ups at the Thumbay Hospital. By the 36-th week, she complained of bleeding, and was therefore led to an emergency caesarean section.

Overwhelmed with the joy of welcoming her baby four weeks in advance, the new-mom said, “Despite the complications in the case, the hospital staff extended special care and provided round-the clock services to make it a smooth delivery and post-natal care. The baby weighed 2.3-kilogram (5.1-pound) at birth is now doing perfectly well.”

Dr. Jaget Nirmala, Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynecology at Thumbay Hospital Dubai said, “Women who are healthy enough to have a baby in their later years shouldn’t be scared to do so. One should let nature decide. Childbearing at 62-years of age is extremely rare, but not a record. The patient and the baby have responded well to the treatment at our facility and have been doing well.”

The hospital authorities confirmed that the couple will be able to take their newborn home on Feb 21, 2017.

Thumbay Hospital’s entry into the Guinness Book of World Records officially announced at the venue

The largest family fun-event in Dubai, Thumbay Hospital’s annual Healthy Baby Contest & Exhibition was conducted at Dubai on Friday, February 24, 2017. As families swarmed the hospital premises with kids of all ages, the event saw an unprecedented participation of more than 5000 visitors.

Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor was the chief guest of the event. Mr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group, and several other important dignitaries were present at the event.

For families, the event turned out to be a memorable weekend with unlimited fun, games and activities for children. Kids had numerous play zones to enjoy themselves and engage physically and mentally. Moreover, many parents availed the opportunity to freely interact with the hospital’s pediatricians, for parenting tips as well as queries regarding the growth and nutrition of children. Kids also got the chance to show their singing/dancing talents before a huge audience.

The seven-hour long contest featured “When I Grow-Up day” as the highlighting theme of this year’s edition, with activities and zones such as hospital zone; airport zone; candy land zone; barn yard zone; fire station zone; racers club zone, and many more.

The event also witnessed the official announcement of Thumbay Hospital’s entry into the Guinness Book of World Records, for creating the largest online photo album of people holding a sign. More than 33,000 people were photographed holding a sign saying “Be Happy, Be Healthy” signifying Thumbay Group’s unique ‘happiness hours’ initiative across its different businesses, including free consultations & tests at the Thumbay  network of academic hospitals and clinics every Tuesday between 4pm to 5pm, from 1st January 2017 to December 31st 2017.

Parents’ Testimonials

25-year-old Jordanian woman Esraa Hamzeh, who attended the event with her 11-month old daughter Jana, said, “Our baby was delivered in Thumbay Hospital and that’s how we came to know about this initiative. We are really happy to visit this evening today. It is very colorful and has a lot of activities for kids and families, providing resources to lead a healthier lifestyle.”

Pakistani woman Irum, who attended with her niece Muskaan, said, “The program provides parents direct, hands-on assistance, customized training to support healthy lifestyles with the pediatrician counseling. Since it’s scheduled on a Friday, we can come over without the fear of pressing work commitment deadlines. It’s a good community engagement initiative that brings together multi-cultural individuals to learn and improve the lives of the children in a fun-filled environment.”

Supporting Partners’ Comments

Officials representing Dubai Police who partnered the event appreciated Thumbay Group for this unique event to spread the message of healthy living, among families. “I am extremely happy to represent Dubai Police at the event here today. Festivities combined with knowledge and training from the pediatricians creates a unique combination for the kids,” said an official.  Expressing the support of Dubai Civil Defence fire fighters, an official said, “In keeping with the efforts to help the Emirate’s residents enjoy a higher quality of life, we are here to support the Annual Healthy Baby Contest as partners for the event.”

List of Prize Winners

Category 1 (up to 1 year old): 1^st prize – Nivedh Parki, 2^nd Prize – Jana Hamzeh, 3^rd Prize – Priston Samuel, Curly Hair – Aisir Shrikanth, Sunshine Smile – Aala Adil, Chubby Cheeks – Mohammad Shiraz Memon, Sparkling Eyes – Kashvi Takkar

Category 2 (1 – 2 year old): 1^st prize – Felix Dominiq, 2^nd Prize – Mahan Bint Sohaib, 3^rd Prize – Mast Vihan Zale, Curly Hair – Nadive Deheeh, Sunshine Smile – Gaatri, Chubby Cheeks – Otman Zafar Khan, Sparkling Eyes – Mohammad Ashar

Caregory 3 (2 – 3 year old): 1^st prize – Zidan Islam, 2^nd Prize – Nahla Aljanan, 3^rd Prize – Shabbir Ali Asghar, Curly Hair – Warisha Nadeem, Sunshine Smile – Aradhya Agarwal, Chubby Cheeks – Mohammad Shaiq, Sparkling Eyes – Doorva Trivedi

Caregory 4 (3 – 4 year old): 1^st prize – Zahwa Fatima Abdurahman, 2^nd Prize – Ruqaiyah Hasan, 3^rd Prize – Aira Fatima Aftab, Curly Hair – Maedot Melaku, Sunshine Smile – Maryem Shoib, Chubby Cheeks – Zahra Ali, Sparkling Eyes – Ahana Shetty

Caregory 5 (4 – 5 year old): 1^st prize –Fatima Mohammad Zafar, 2^nd Prize – Zena Darwish, 3^rd Prize – Arham Shoaib, Curly Hair – Hiba Zaina, Sunshine Smile – Daiwik Shiv Kumar, Chubby Cheeks – Maryam Sikandar Zaman, Sparkling Eyes – Zayd Zameer Pasha

Facebook photo contest: Noora Ibrahim, Fatema Amaan Khan, Mahdi Abdullah, Haleema Abdul Razack, Noreen Naseer, Abigail Vijo

Raffle Draw Winner (Family trip to Singapore): Hamza Pardawala

About Thumbay Hospitals

Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates teaching hospitals in in Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah Sharjah and Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE, making it the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region. The network of Thumbay hospitals and clinics offer teaching and training facilities to the students of Gulf Medical University – Ajman, the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities, and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 25 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Thumbay Group also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Thumbay Hospital, the leading network of academic hospitals of Gulf Medical University, Ajman owned and operated by Thumbay Group has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the largest online photo album of people holding a sign.

The certificate was presented to Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the healthcare division of Thumbay Group by Ms. Hoda Khachab, Records Manager – MENA, Guinness World Records at a the annual Healthy Baby Contest held at Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, on Friday, 24^th February 2017, in the presence of Thumbay Group’s Founder President Mr. Thumbay Moideen, and Bollywood celebrity Karisma Kapoor, the chief guest of the event.

Thumbay Group achieved the unique feat of creating the largest online photo of more than 33,000 people holding a sign saying “Be Happy, Be Healthy” signifying Thumbay Group’s unique ‘happiness hours’ initiative across its different businesses, including free consultations & tests at the Thumbay network of academic hospitals and clinics every Tuesday between 4pm to 5pm, from 1st January 2017 to December 31st 2017.

Expressing his happiness at the achievement, Mr. Thumbay Moideen said, “We are glad that our initiative to spread happiness and cheer in the country has also found a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. Thumbay Group is committed to utilize every opportunity to serve the community, and to promote happy and healthy lifestyles.” Congratulating the team for the accomplishment, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay invited the public to make the most of the happiness initiative at Thumbay hospitals and clinics.

About Thumbay Hospitals

Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates teaching hospitals in Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah and Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE, making it the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region. The network of Thumbay hospitals and clinics offer teaching and training facilities to the students of Gulf Medical University – Ajman, the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities, and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 25 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Thumbay Group also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President – Healthcare Division and board member of the Dubai-based international conglomerate Thumbay Group, has been inducted into the Alumni Wall of Fame of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), in recognition of his merit and professional accomplishments. The formal announcement was made at the at the University’s 10th Annual Alumni Reunion Dinner on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the AUS campus.

The event, graced by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS, saw the participation of more than 2,000 AUS alumni from all over the world. It is the event’s annual tradition to recognize those alumni who made a difference during their time at AUS as well as those who have achieved great success in their careers, by adding them to the Alumni Wall of Fame.  The honorees are chosen from a pool of candidates nominated by their fellow alumni.

Born on 18th March 1984 to Mr. Thumbay Moideen, a third generation business entrepreneur and Mrs. Zohra Moideen, a renowned artist in Mangalore, India, Akbar Moideen Thumbay completed his secondary education from the elite Indian academic institution, The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty. After moving to the U.A.E. at the age of 15, he continued his studies with the International School of Choueifat in the UAE, and completed his graduation in Mechanical Engineering from American University of Sharjah (AUS). He later went on to continue his postgraduate studies in Hospital Management from the renowned SDA Boccioni School of Management, Milan, Italy.

After completing his studies and spending the first few months with a New York based company, Akbar joined Thumbay Group, the multinational business conglomerate founded by his father Thumbay Moideen, on a full-time basis. He demonstrated extraordinary business acumen and initiative from the word go. His vision, enthusiasm and confidence brought him greater responsibilities, and he was elevated to the position of the Vice-President of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, on 1 November 2015.

Akbar looks after operations of all Thumbay Hospitals in Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai and Hyderabad (India), as well as the networks of Thumbay Clinics, and Thumbay Labs throughout the UAE and in India. Under the banner of the Retail Division, he initiated Nutri Plus Vita, a series of health nutrition and wellness store, in addition to the pre-existing branches of Zo & Mo Opticals and Thumbay Pharmacy located across the UAE. He is also credited of being the brain behind the Thumbay Marketing and Distribution Company (TMDC). One of Akbar’s key initiatives has been to promote Thumbay Hospitals in the medical tourism segment in an aggressive manner. The hospital’s world-class healthcare services and excellent facilities have brought in patients from as far as Africa and Southern Europe, seeking treatments from executive check-ups to complicated surgeries.

Akbar was honored with the ‘Champion of Change’ Award at the 7th Annual MENA HR Excellence Awards 2015 in recognition of his leadership, strategic thinking and key management decisions that benefited the organization. He was also featured in the twenty five young Business Leaders in UAE, profiled in a coffee table book GEN NEXT INDIANS. He also received the award for Thumbay Hospital being featured as the Best Medical Tourism Hospital in the Middle-East by The New Economy, a leading newspaper in the UK, in 2013. He has delivered talks at various conferences and seminars held in the Middle-East and Europe, which includes the “International Medical Travel Exhibition and Conference” held in Oman in April 2013, “Borderlines in Healthcare” event in May 2014 in Austria, Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government for the Leadership & Entrepreneurship Series 2016 and the AUS Enterprising Youth Forum at the American University of Sharjah in April 2016.

About Thumbay Group

Founded by Mr. Thumbay Moideen in 1998, Thumbay Group today operates more than 20 brands across 18 different verticals 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. With its network of hospitals and medical centers in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah and Hyderabad (India), the Thumbay chain of hospitals is one of the largest health care providers in the region. All hospitals and clinics under the group are affiliated to the Gulf Medical University, Ajman. Thumbay Group’s core activities are in education, healthcare and research.

Headquartered in Dubai, the group presently employs around 5000 people, which is projected to increase to around 20,000 by the year 2022, with the completion of ongoing and upcoming projects. Currently, Thumbay Group is focusing on its strategic long-term plans which will see the group scale its businesses almost ten times and expand its operations globally.

United Arab Emirates, Sharjah: Mirroring a global trend aimed at making medical services more accessible, with high-quality care and reduced hospitalization hours for patients, Thumbay Hospital’s recently launched daycare services concept is fast catching-up in the UAE region. A host of factors, including improved anesthetic and surgical techniques, better patient education, convenience of recuperating at home, state-of-art infrastructure and round-the-clock access to skilled doctors and nursing staff have largely contributed in making the Thumbay Hospital Daycare, Rolla, Sharjah, a sought-after destination for healthcare services.

Mrs. Alia, a Pakistani national, who was suffering from a breast lump had been postponing the surgery for lack of medical leave. But new daycare services that are dramatically changing the way these operations are done, giving women more options, faster treatment, smaller scars, fewer long-term side effects and better cosmetic results proved to be a blessing in disguise for Alia. Her scar-less breast lump excision procedure at Thumbay Hospital Daycare was successfully conducted in less-than three hours’ time. Alia walked into the hospital post work hours at 7 pm, underwent the surgery by 8 pm, and was certified healthy to recuperate at home by 10 pm. That’s not all, she even resumed work the next day. In order to follow-up on her post-surgery recovery, the surgeon also conducted a screening two days later that confirmed Alia was lump-free, hale and hearty.

“Not everyone can afford prolonged post-operative rest, which keeps them away from work and other daily activities. Same-day surgeries get you back to your normal routine from the very next day of the procedure,” said Dr. Ashish Sam Enos, Specialist – Surgery at Thumbay Hospital Day Care. “As all the procedures are well-planned, the patient may directly move to the operating room after registration and will be discharged from the hospital two hours after the surgery,” he added.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice president of the healthcare division of Thumbay Group said that the surgical procedures at Thumbay Hospital Daycare provided multiple benefits for patients, including lower costs and fewer chances of hospital-acquired infections, in addition to early recovery and less mental stress. “The hospital offers minimal waiting times and faster admissions and discharges, in addition to delivering high quality, patient-focused and affordable care. We also offer flexibility in scheduling operations, and there are zero chances of a procedure getting delayed or cancelled due to the pressures of emergency surgeries,” he explained.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care is a state-of-the-art multispecialty facility envisioned as a center housing all major specialties under one roof, located at the heart of Sharjah in Rolla (behind Rolla Mall). The hospital is the youngest member of the Thumbay academic hospital network, affiliated to the Gulf Medical University, Ajman. It offers offer treatments and procedures as day-cases, meaning no overnight stay in the hospital is required, and patients can rest and recuperate in their own homes. The hospital offers a wide range of same-day surgeries for hernia, gastroenterological problems, urological problems, vascular surgeries, breast surgeries, plastic surgeries and laparoscopic procedures.

Fully-equipped laboratory, advanced radiology services with ultrasound and x-ray facility and trained personnel to ensure optimum patient safety and satisfaction are some of the highlights of the hospital. The hospital uses the latest healthcare technology, which combined with excellent post-operative care and effective pain relief enable patients to recover in just a few hours. This also ensures minimal risk of hospital infections. The hospital has a dedicated anesthesia team as well as operation theatre, and private patient beds for pre-op and post-op care. There are 19 consultation chambers spread on two floors.

About Thumbay Hospital

Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates six teaching hospitals; five in the UAE (one each in Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah & two in Sharjah) and one in Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE, making it the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region. All the hospitals and clinics are affiliated to the Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group, and provide clinical training for its students. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities, and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 25 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Thumbay Group also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Thumbay Hospital, the leading network of academic hospitals operated by the healthcare division of Thumbay Group UAE, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global medical technologies provider Hill-Rom, for the purchase of 500 beds to support Thumbay Group’s upcoming healthcare projects in the Middle East and India, over the next 4 years.

The MoU was signed at the ‘Arab Health 2017’ exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center, Dubai on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 by Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice president of the healthcare division of Thumbay Group and Mr. Hisham Hout, President – Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Indian Sub-continent of Hill-Rom.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay said that Hill-Rom would provide quality branded hospital beds, long-term care beds and surgical solutions apart from their other branded products to Thumbay Hospitals for the upcoming projects, according to the agreement. “All our equipment and infrastructure conform to international standards, which, combined with our expert team of caregivers, enables us to deliver world-class patient care,” he said.

Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group said that the MoU was an important step for the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, with plans to extend the Thumbay academic hospital network globally. “The Thumbay academic hospital network will have a total of 1000 beds in the UAE, 1500 beds in India and 750 beds elsewhere in the Gulf and Africa by 2022, taking the total number of hospitals to 15 worldwide. With this, Thumbay Hospital will become the largest network of academic hospitals in the Gulf region,” he added.

About Thumbay Hospital

Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates six teaching hospitals; five in the UAE (one each in Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah & two in Sharjah) and one in Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE, making it the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region. All the hospitals and clinics are affiliated to the Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group, and provide clinical training for its students. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities, and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 25 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Thumbay Group also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah organized a unique “Mother and Child” event at the hospital premises on Saturday, 11^th February, 2017. Close to 100 children participated in the ‘Mother & Child Day’, accompanied by their parents. The event offered several entertaining activities and contests like drawing competition, play area with full-size robots and fun games. As an added attraction for families, free henna designing was arranged for the lady participants. FM Channel 105.4 was part of the event, and the names of all the children who won prizes were announced on radio the next day.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care is a state-of-the-art multispecialty facility launched recently by the healthcare division of Thumbay Group. The center is a standalone specialized facility for patients who require super specialty consults and daycare surgeries to help treat their diseases through highly efficient and expert services. The focus is on providing a truly satisfying patient experience – minimal waiting and delays with faster admissions and discharges along with easy scheduling of appointments for consultations, radiology and laboratory. The facility is strategically located in the heart of Sharjah city in Rolla area, near Rolla Mall, with dedicated free parking facility for patients.

The services at the hospital extend to all major specialties and include daycare surgeries. The hospital has the following departments:  Day Care surgeries, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT and Chest Medicine. The hospital also offers laboratory services (Thumbay Labs), radiology services (Ultrasound & X-ray), ambulance services, and has facilities like dedicated anesthesia team with operation theatre, daycare surgery ward with private patient beds, 19 consultation chambers spread on two floors, dedicated insurance and administrative back up etc.

About Thumbay Group

Founded by Mr. Thumbay Moideen in 1998, Thumbay Group today operates more than 20 brands across 18 different verticals 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. Headquartered in Dubai, the group presently employs around 5000 people, which is projected to increase to around 20000 by the year 2022, with the completion of ongoing and upcoming projects. Presently, Thumbay Group is focusing on its strategic long-term plans which will see the group scale its businesses almost ten times and expand its operations globally.

Project will add 100 beds, 45 clinics and 5 centers of excellence to Thumbay Hospital’s world-class facilities

United Arab Emirates, March 9, 2017: Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, the leading academic hospital of Gulf Medical University has announced major expansion plans for 2017-18, which will see significant enhancement of its facilities and infrastructure, in addition to the setting up of centers of excellence in different medical specialties. The expansion comes in-line with UAE’s Vision 2021 to bring world-class healthcare infrastructure, expertise and services across the country to fulfil citizens’ growing needs and expectations.

The plan was formally unveiled at Thumbay Hospital on Thursday, 9^th March 2017 by the chief guest H.E. Mr. Humaid Al Qutami, Chairman of the Board and Director-General of Dubai Health Authority, in the presence of Mr. Thumbay Moideen (Founder President, Thumbay Group), Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay (Vice President of the Healthcare Division), and other members of Thumbay Group Board. The event also witnessed the launch of Ortho Spine, a new center of excellence for spine and orthopedics at the hospital, which was inaugurated by the chief guest.

Speaking about the expansion plans for Thumbay Hospital Dubai, Mr. Thumbay Moideen said, “Scheduled to be completed in 2018, the expansion project will add 100 more beds to the hospital, in addition to 45 new clinics and 5 new centers of excellence. ‘Ortho Spine’ inaugurated today is the first in the series; the others centers will be featuring Diabetes, Mother & Child care, Heart Center and Cosmo Curve.” Mr. Moideen, further stated, “In the coming future, the dental hospital in Dubai will offer free treatment to patients as part of their academic plan.”

Elaborating on Thumbay Group’s strategic plans for the healthcare division, Mr. Thumbay Moideen said, “We are pursuing an ambitious global expansion plan, according to which the Thumbay academic hospital network will have a total of 1000 beds in the UAE, 1500 beds in India and 750 beds elsewhere in the Gulf and Africa by 2022, taking the total number of hospitals to 15 worldwide.”

The newly opened Ortho Spine center will offer expert care in the following areas: Total Joints Replacement and Revision, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Related Injuries, Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Fractures and Trauma (Adult & Children) and Spinal Surgeries. Equipped with trained surgeons, who specialize in orthopedics and spine procedures, the specialized center also offers outpatient services. Orthopedic services including surgical procedures are provided 24 x 7 throughout the year.

“The Ortho Spine center has expert physicians specializing in the diagnosis and management of spinal disorders- ranging from a simple back sprain to complicated deformities or spine tumors. Our expert surgeons have many years of experience administering procedures for the treatment of various spinal disorders,” said Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay. “We are confident that Ortho Spine will make world-class spine care more accessible for patients in the UAE,” he added.

Talking about the centers of excellence in the various academic hospitals under the Thumbay healthcare system, Mr. Akbar said, “Across all our hospitals we will bring together highly-skilled professionals and the latest advancements in medical technology. They will be developed into Centers of Excellence in various specialties, providing quality care.” Thumbay Group’s healthcare division is developing Thumbay Hospital Ajman into a center of excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology, IVF & Fetal Medicine and Cardiac Sciences. Thumbay Hospital New Life – Hyderabad, has plans to establish an Advanced Transplant Center in India.

About: Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division

 Thumbay Group’s healthcare division presently operates academic hospitals in the UAE (Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah & Sharjah) and Hyderabad – India, as well as a network of state-of-the-art family clinics at various locations in the UAE, making it the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region. All the hospitals and clinics provide clinical training for the students of Gulf Medical University (GMU), the leading private medical university in the region owned by Thumbay Group. They treat patients from over 175 nationalities, and are staffed by doctors, nurses and technicians from over 22 different countries, speaking more than 50 languages. Thumbay Group also operates CAP-accredited diagnostic labs (Thumbay Labs) and retail pharmacy outlets (Thumbay Pharmacy), in the UAE and India.

Today, Thumbay Group has diversified into more than 20 brands, with presence across 18 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.

Pre-marital screening of couples is crucial to prevent genetic disorders, congenital anomalies & several medical, psychological marital problems, according to H.E. Dr. Maryam Matar, Founder and Chairperson, UAE Genetic Diseases Association. Speaking at the ‘Conference on Recent Trends in Women’s Health’ at the Millennium Airport Hotel, Dubai on Friday, 17^th March 2017, she stressed that pre-marital screening was imperative to examine the detection and  prevention of at risk  marriages, minimizing the prevalence and impact of common genetic disorders.

Leading doctors of the country shared their experience and delivered talks during the conference. Speakers at the conference touched upon the importance of implementing the appropriate guidelines for screening diseases affecting women’s health, and employing evidence-based approaches for diagnosis. Developing evidence-based management and treatment strategies to address diseases affecting women was also stressed. They also spoke about the importance of counseling and educating female patients to promote health management and disease prevention.

Speaking on the topic Gestational Diabetes, Dr. Kishore Kumar Katam, Specialist Endocrinologist Thumbay Hospital – Ajman suggested preconception counseling, lifestyle modification, adequate antenatal care, choosing the right agent for glycemic control, preferring insulin over other medications and postpartum evaluation as some sure shot ways to keep diabetes at bay, during pregnancy.

Discussing Pre-Eclampsia in Parturient – Evidence Based Approach, Dr. Prashanth Hegde, Medical Director and Specialist Gynaecologist Thumbay Hospital – Ajman outlined evidence-based approach in the management of preeclampsia and discussed ways to optimize care for such patients. “Use of Evidence based guidelines coupled with preeclampsia-specific checklists, team training and communication strategies, and continuous process improvement strategies are likely to reduce hypertensive related morbidity and mortality among pregnant and parturient women,” he concluded.

H.E. Dr. Maryam Matar, Founder and Chairperson, UAE Genetic Diseases Association (GDA) spoke on the topic Importance of Premarital Screening (PS) and Improving the Quality of Genes. “The Premarital Screening Program in the UAE is mandatory & influences marriage decisions. It plays a crucial role in that it allows informed reproductive decisions. The GDA strives to reduce the prevalence and impact of common genetic disorders in the UAE through preventative awareness programs, screening based on research studies and knowledge sharing, conducted by experts in the field using the most innovative technology at the lowest costs,” she explained.

Speaking on the topic Genetic Engineering – The Next Designer Baby is on the Way, Dr. P. K. Menon, Director of Thumbay Labs discussed in detail the strategies, technologies and implications of genetic engineering with regard to designer babies. Dr. Pankaj Srivastav, Consultant Gynecologist Conceive Fertility Hospital – Sharjah outlined the aim, strategies and complications of ovulation induction, discussing the topic Evolving Trends in Ovulation Induction. Dr. Osama Mahmoud Rizk Mohamed, Consultant Gynecologist and Medical Director of Thumbay Hospital Fujairah explained Ovarian Malignancy.

Elaborating on his topic Rehabilitation in Breast Cancer, Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean– College of Allied Health Sciences, GMU said that maintaining a healthy body-weight, abstaining from smoking and alcohol and engaging in regular physical activities were some ways to lower the risk of breast cancer. “Exercise is increasingly being implemented as a therapeutic tool in patients with breast cancer. Physical exercise has shown to be a suitable adjunct therapy to battle long term chronic conditions and has been successful in reducing mortality and improving overall quality of life,” he added.

The ‘Conference on Recent Trends in Women’s Health’ was organized by Gulf Medical University – Ajman, in association with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Thumbay Hospitals. Accredited by the Ministry of Health for 5.5 CME hours, the conference was attended by healthcare professionals across broad disciplines including doctors, nurses, researchers and policy makers.

The conference speakers were honored with mementos. Certificates were distributed to the seminar attendees.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah conducted a free medical camp at St. Mary’s Church Sharjah on 17^th March 2017. Dr.Mohit Garg, Specialist Pulmonologist of Thumbay Hospital Day Care delivered lecture on Chronic Asthma and Allergies, as part of the event. The attendees were also administered with free blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI check ups. Around 150 people benefitted from the camp. The organizers thanked Thumbay Hospital Day Care for organizing the event with a certificate of appreciation.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care, Rolla, Sharjah conducted a health awareness event at Sharjah Indian Association, for the Sharjah Malayalee Kootayma, on 18^th March 2017. Dr. Ashish Sam Enos, Specialist Surgeon of Thumbay Hospital Day Care delivered a demonstrative lecture on emergency care, as part of the event. The hospital also conducted a free medical checkup camp at the venue, where more than 100 attendees got their blood sugar, blood pressure and BMI checkups done. The organizers thanked Thumbay Hospital Day Care for organizing the event.

Thumbay Hospital Ajman, the leading academic hospital of Gulf Medical University operated by the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, conducted a free health checkup camp at Centro Sharjah Hotel, on Tuesday, 22^nd March 2017.

The camp offered free consultations with the eye specialist, dentist and internal medicine specialist, in addition to blood sugar, blood sugar and BMI tests. The services were availed by a total of 85 people.