Dubai, UAE – 24 November, 2017 – Dubai’s goal of attracting half a million medical and health tourists by 2020 will soon be achieved after Thumbay Group has announced its plans to support that goal with 1000 medical tourists per day across its healthcare network.

 The announcement came during the 4th Annual Health & Medical Tourism Conference held at Hotel Hyatt Regency – Dubai Creek Heights, on 23rd November 2017.

Organized by Thumbay Medical Tourism in association with Thumbay Hospital, the conference brought together industry experts from healthcare, travel, medical tourism and medical education sectors. The half-day event highlighted the latest trends and developments in medical tourism and explored ways to boost health tourism the UAE.

Speaking at the conference, Dr. Layla Mohamed AlMarzouqi, Director Dubai Health Tourism Council, said that Dubai is well-positioned to achieve its goal of welcoming half a million international patients by 2020, thanks to the support of key players in the private sector like the Thumbay Group, which announced its plans to attract 1,000 tourist per day to its facilities across the UAE.

Dubai currently ranks number 1 in the Arab world and 16th globally, based on the 2016 Medical Tourism Index.

“Dubai’s proximity, safety and connectivity, coupled with the fact 80 percent of the UAE’s hospitals are internationally accredited, are some of the key factors that helped the Emirate fast become one of the world’s top health tourism destinations,” Dr. AlMarzouqi added.

In 2016, the number of health tourists visiting Dubai reached 326,649, an increase of 9.5 per cent compared to 298,359 the previous year. Top medical and health treatments sought by visitors to the emirate were orthopedics, dermatology, dental, fertility, health and wellness, ophthalmology and aesthetics.

Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group, reiterated the conglomerate’s commitment to Dubai’s plans of becoming an international hub for health tourism, by adding three new hospitals, five clinics, 15 pharmacies and five diagnostic labs to its existing network.

A member of the Dubai Health Experience – a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) initiative aimed at strengthening the Emirate’s position as a health tourism hub – the Thumbay Group has launched several initiatives to support the emirate’s ambition, including an exclusive Marhaba lounge service for patients coming from abroad, priority appointments in the group’s medical facilities, and fast-tracked services including administrative and medical procedures.

H. Shaikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Almaktoum – Chairman of MBM Groups, was chief guest at the event and Dr. Thumbay Moideen founder president Thumbay group presided the event which also saw the participation of Dr. Jia Xiao Fang, President, China International Health & Medical Tourism Association; and Dheeraj Joshi, Partner, Price Waterhouse Cooper, who highlighted Dubai’s position amongst the global medical tourism Space.

A panel discussion, which was moderated by Linda Abdullah, Consultant, Health Tourism Council – DHA, discussed enhancing the experience of health tourists. Panelists included Ahmed Al Falasi, Chief Operating Officer of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, and Stephen Smith, Health Bank

Hundreds of people visited Thumbay Hospital Day Care – University City Road, Sharjah to attend the free mega health camp organized as part of Thumbay Group’s CSR program, on Friday, 8^th December 2017. The camp was organized with the aim of promoting health awareness among the public and offering them easy access to quality healthcare.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group was the chief guest of the inaugural function of the Mega Health Camp. Commenting on the Mega Health Camp, he said, “Thumbay Group’s networks of academic hospitals, day care centers and family clinics regularly hold free health camps across the country, for the benefit of the public. These camps as well as our various health and wellness initiatives are aimed at bringing our services closer to people, as part of the Group’s CSR drive. We consider this our way of giving back to the society which supports our businesses across 20 verticals.”

Held from 9am to 9pm, the event offered free healthcare services including specialist doctor consultation and blood sugar / blood sugar / BMI checkups. A team of specialist doctors, consultants, nurses and volunteers conducted free consultations and checkups in Internal Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Chest Medicine, Urology, Dental and Dermatology, for the 1500+ visitors at the camp. Moreover, medicines, laboratory investigations, X-ray, ECG and Ultrasound services were offered completely free of charges. Patients requiring diagnostic examinations were tested and their results issued immediately, enabling the dispensation of free medicines without delay.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that the camp was helpful in raising awareness on lifestyle-diseases, in addition to giving people free specialist consultations, diagnostic tests and medicines. “The overwhelming response to our health camps is one of the reasons we regularly organize these camps. They not only help address various health problems faced by people along with early detection and prevention, but also provide them with the necessary medication to cure their ailments,” he said, adding, “The Mega Health Camp has equipped the attendees with knowledge about their personal health, given them better access to health facilities and created awareness about hygienic living.”

Families and people of all age groups attended the camp. Mr. Chandrakanth, an Indian national who attended the camp termed the camp “a great initiative”. Attending the camp for Cardiologist consultation, he said that he was highly satisfied with the consultation and diagnosis he received at the camp. Another attendee, Syrian national Mr. Tariq who visited the camp with his family, said that he was amazed to learn that Thumbay Hospital Day Care offered day-surgeries for various conditions, enabling patients to leave the hospital on the same day and recover at their own homes.

Thumbay Hospital Day Care is a multi specialty center which offers 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. 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. Specialties available at the hospital include Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Chest Medicine, Urology, Dental and Dermatology, complete with ambulance services and dedicated insurance and administrative back-up.

A complex shoulder replacement surgery performed at Thumbay Hospital – Dubai has helped a Pakistani truck driver return to work after 6 months of post-op rest and recovery. The 42-year-old truck driver, Jahanzeb Khan Muhammad Siddique, who was at the hospital last week for his check-up, has been declared fit by his surgeon to return to his normal life and resume his job.

It was on 14^th April 2017 that Jahanzeb was brought into the Emergency Department of Thumbay Hospital, Dubai, following a road traffic accident while on duty. He was experiencing severe pain in his right shoulder. The debilitating shoulder joint pain caused by a severe comminuted shoulder joint fracture brought a nightmare to the patient and to the surgeon. His high body weight of 156kgs and BMI of 54.67 posed an additional challenge to the doctors.

The challenge before the doctors at Thumbay Hospital was to save the patients shoulder so that the truck driver could return to his daily lives and resume his livelihood. As an expat, Jahanzeb knew that if his shoulder didn’t function normally, he would not be able to return to his heavy motor driving job or any other job, which would eventually force him to leave the country.

The team of specialized surgeons at Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, headed by Dr. Rajesh Garg (MCh, MS; Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, Thumbay Hospital, Dubai) took up the challenge and after preparing the patient for shoulder surgery, performed replacement of the right shoulder on 23^rd April 2017. Dr. Rajesh Garg, with his international expertise, has successfully performed more than 3000 joint replacements surgeries in India and the UAE.

“Starting from the size of the OT table, positioning the patient on that table and general anesthesia itself was a challenging task in the case of this patient, all thanks to his weight. We took almost 4 hours, which is double the usual time taken for the surgery, to give him a successful new shoulder joint,” said Dr. Rajesh Garg.

After 6 months of cooling period which involved rest and a graded progressive physiotherapy, Jahanzeb is finally back to his normal life and work. Back at the hospital for his check-up last week, he said, “Alhamdulillaah! I am now able to move my shoulder freely. I thank the surgeons of Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, for their timely intervention saving my livelihood. Their confidence of a full-recovery kept me optimistic throughout the six months of post-op rest, and here I am today, ready to resume work.”

“By performing this surgery in spite of the challenges it posed, we have once again demonstrated our commitment to the goal: journey of each patient to full independence,” Dr. Rajesh Garg said.

The Ortho Spine center at Thumbay Hospital – Dubai offers 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.

Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, the leading academic hospital under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division has been experiencing an increase in patients from Dubai government-owned departments, after bringing cardholders of Enaya – the Government of Dubai Employee Healthcare Benefits Scheme, and the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), within its network of accepted insurance cards.

With the inclusion of Enaya and DEWA cards, employees of most Dubai-government departments can now seek treatments for their medical conditions, including diagnostic tests and surgical procedures, at Thumbay Hospital Dubai.

Commenting on the new development, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said, “We are delighted to expand the insurance network access of Thumbay Hospital to cover Enaya and DEWA card holders, to provide them with high quality services. This association further strengthens and extends our services, as Thumbay Hospital now honors all major insurance cards in the country.”

Owned and operated by the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group, Thumbay Hospital – Dubai is a member of the Thumbay network of academic hospitals. It provides training facilities to the students of Gulf Medical University, Ajman, the leading private medical university owned by Thumbay Group. It has been accredited by the Joint Council International (JCI), and has expert doctors and staff across all major specialties, in addition to the latest facilities and equipment. It is also one of the preferred medical tourism destinations in the country, and is a partner in the Dubai Health Experience (DXH) the prestige brand conceived by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to strengthen the position of Dubai on the world map of medical tourism.

About Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division

The Thumbay network of academic hospitals is now 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. According to Thumbay Group’s strategic plans, 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.

A new technology known as Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) has enabled a 46-year-old male patient with extensive varicose veins in both lower limbs leave the hospital on the same day of the procedure and start walking comfortably within 24 hours.

The patient, Indian national Mr. Arya Hussain was presented to Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, with bleeding from the dilated veins in right lower limb. He was also having pain and heaviness in the right lower limb, due to his medication condition.

He was examined by Dr. Ashok Gupta, Specialist Vascular Surgeon. Investigations with high-end ultrasound revealed a significant leakage from the valve, in the right thigh region.

In normal cases, such a case could be rectified only by a corrective procedure by the traditional open operative technique. In Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, the availability of the new minimally invasive Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) ruled out open surgery.

The team led by Dr. Ashok Gupta performed the RFA procedure under local anesthesia and sedation. The patient was discharged on the same day. The procedure involved using a catheter that’s heated up by radiofrequency energy to heat the vein and seal it off. Mr. Hussain was able to walk comfortably the very next day.

Speaking about the RFA procedure, Dr. Ashok Gupta said that the procedure involved very little pain and that it was absolutely patient friendly. “Earlier, the only proper treatment for serious varicose veins was “stripping”, wherein an incision was made on the patient’s thigh, and the complete vein removed. This use to be painful and required a few days of hospitalization,” said Dr. Ashok, adding, “RFA causes minimal discomfort after the procedure as well as fewer complications. It does not involve any cutting into the skin or use of invasive equipment. Another major advantage is that patients benefit from less waiting times compared to surgeries.”

He said that the success rate of the procedure was close to 98% worldwide.

Dubai-based diversified global conglomerate Thumbay Group has become the first business group in the history of the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Awards (SKEA) to win four awards in a single assessment cycle.

At the 16^th Sheikh Khalifah Excellence Awards (SKEA) ceremony held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at the at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on 21^st February 2018, the awards were presented by H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, to Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group.

The awards were won by the following entities owned by Thumbay Group:

• Gulf Medical University, Ajman – Gold Award
• Thumbay Hospital, Dubai – Silver Award
• Thumbay Hospital, Ajman – Silver Award
• Thumbay Hospital, Fujairah – Silver Award

Dr. Thumbay Moideen said that Thumbay Group was proud to be honored at SKEA. “It is a matter of great pride that we have been honored at the prestigious SKEA awards, not once, but with four awards won by our entities in education and healthcare. I thank the SKEA jury for recognizing our efforts and our commitment to quality. I congratulate my team and I also take this opportunity to thank our customers for the trust they’ve invested in us, during the course of our two decade long journey. We have always striven to set new standards in education and healthcare, two of our core sectors, and ingrained innovation as the underlying function of our operations across all 20 sectors of business that we are involved in.”

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, the Vice President of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division said that the multiple recognition for the healthcare division recognized not only the high quality of care that is received by patients at Thumbay Hospitals, but “It also emphasizes the fact that our high standards of patient care and service delivery pervade all the departments in all our hospitals.”  He further said, “We take tremendous pride in the fact that people from over 175 countries place their trust in our hospitals in the UAE and Hyderabad-India.”

The SKEA awards are given to both government and private companies and organizations that set and follow best all round business practices in various fields, every year.

Thumbay Hospitals, the largest network of private academic hospitals in the Middle East region owned by Thumbay Group, as well as the Thumbay Clinic and Thumbay Hospital Day Care networks observed the ‘Earth Hour’ on 24th March 2018 by symbolically dimming their non-essential lightings for one hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Located at Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain in the UAE and Hyderabad-India, all the hospitals and clinics under Thumbay Group’s healthcare division participated in the initiative which was held as part of the Group’s CSR drive. Doctors, staffs, patients and visitors at the hospitals and clinics participated in the event.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said, “Climate change is a global phenomenon which threatens to endanger our planet. By going dark for an hour, we have expressed our support for this annual global event to emphasize the importance of climate action.”

Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The event is held annually encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour, on the last Saturday of March, as a symbol for their commitment to the planet.

Thumbay Hospitals in Ajman and Fujairah, part of the network of academic hospitals under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, were honored by His Excellency Dr. Amin Al Amiri, Asst. Undersecretary for Public Health Policy and License Sector in the UAE Ministry of Health, for their efforts in pursuing and attaining international quality accreditation in patient care.

The private ceremony held at Roda Al Bustan Hotel, Dubai, was led by H.E Dr Amin Al Amiri and a delegation of MOH officials from the health policy and licensing sector, with the audience compromising of top hospitals, medical centers and specialty clinics of the Northern Emirates.

Thumbay Hospital Ajman and Fujairah were commended among top hospitals from the private sector licensed under the MOH that were continually working to raise the standards of quality and was therefore selected to be honored at the prestigious event.

The awards were received by Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President – Healthcare Division and Board Member of Thumbay Group. Thumbay Group was the only healthcare group that received two awards at the ceremony, highlighting their efforts in providing world-class healthcare.

“The award highlights the remarkable, compassionate care provided by our hospitals. We are proud to deliver world-class care at affordable costs through Thumbay Hospitals, the only private academic hospital network in the region,” said Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group.

“Serving patients from over 175 countries through Thumbay Hospitals, we are dedicated more than ever to maintain high standards of quality and patient safety in our hospitals,” said Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay. “I take this opportunity to congratulate Thumbay Hospitals in Ajman and Fujairah, for their continued dedication to quality improvement,” he added.

Speaking at the event, H.E. Dr. Amin Al Amiri highlighted the importance of constantly pursuing high quality international accreditation, ensuring that the facilities promoted highest safety standards and best patient care. He also announced soon-to-launch initiatives such as star rating system for individual hospital departments and new practices for medical negligence reporting.

This is the second time that Dr. Thumbay Moideen’s success story has made it to the cover of Forbes ME, one of the most widely read business magazines in the region

Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder president of Dubai-based diversified global conglomerate Thumbay Group has been featured on the cover of the latest issue of Forbes Middle East released on 31^st March 2018; a ‘Healthcare’ special issue. Forbes ME, one of the most widely read business magazines in the region introduces Dr. Thumbay Moideen as the founder of the “iconic” Thumbay Group who, as he prepares to celebrate his 20th anniversary, “has no intention of slowing down,” referring to the strategic global expansion of the group.

Titled “A Health Odyssey,” the cover story traces Dr. Thumbay Moideen’s journey to becoming one of the most admired businessmen in the region, right from the time he established Thumbay Group with the region’s first and only private medical university in Ajman – the Gulf Medical University in 1998, followed by his foray into 20 sectors of business including healthcare, research, real estate, wellness, hospitality, retail etc.

Answering questions on the growth of his core sectors, Dr. Thumbay Moideen reveals that Thumbay Group’s Gulf Medical University (GMU) attracts students from over 80 nationalities and faculty/staff from 25+ nationalities. “GMU and the Thumbay academic hospital network together train close to 20% of the doctors and around 60% of the healthcare professionals in the UAE. The fact that Thumbay Hospitals are teaching hospitals gives us a competitive advantage—it ensures that our hospitals have highly qualified and experienced doctors, as well as cutting-edge technology and equipment,” he explains the USP of Thumbay Group’s education and healthcare divisions, revealing that the hospital network with presence throughout the UAE and in Hyderabad-India, treats patients from over 175 countries.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen describes ‘diversification’ as one of the group’s key strategies. The group today has businesses in Education, Healthcare, Medical Research, Diagnostics, Retail Pharmacy, Health Communications, Retail Optical, Wellness, Nutrition Stores, Hospitality, Real Estate, Publishing, Technology, Media, Events, Medical Tourism, Trading and Marketing & Distribution. He also talks about Thumbay Group’s pioneering role in the UAE’s medical tourism industry.

He mentions the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as one of the most exciting innovations for the future, adding that Thumbay Technologies is venturing into partnerships with leading AI providers to explore and develop innovation in medical education and healthcare.

Talking about the strategic vision plan of Thumbay Group, Dr. Thumbay Moideen says, “We are going through an important phase of expansion, both in size and global presence, in accordance with our long-term strategic plans. This will expand the size of the group’s businesses tenfold and raise the size of our workforce to 25,000. We plan to increase the capacity of the Thumbay academic hospital network to 1,000 beds in the U.A.E., 1,500 beds in India and 750 beds elsewhere in the Gulf and in Africa. GMU is soon going to be adding engineering and management courses, and plans are afoot to open three new university campuses across three different countries.”

By 2022, Thyumbay Group also plans to add 25 more Thumbay labs, 100 Thumbay pharmacies, 40 Zo & Mo Opticals outlets, 100 Blends & Brews coffee shops, 25 Body & Soul health clubs and 50 Nutri Plus Vita stores, according to Dr. Thumbay Moideen.

Healthcare Leaders, Academic Experts and Industry Specialists to explore future AI opportunities and decode the future

More than 300 leaders and experts from healthcare, academic and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) industries will converge in Dubai on 11th April 2018, to explore the scope and opportunities of AI in healthcare and medical education. Hosted by Thumbay Technologies – the leading IT services company owned by Dubai-based international conglomerate Thumbay Group – the conference will have expert speakers from the US, UK, Switzerland, UAE, India and Australia. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Almaktoum, Chairman, MBM Groups, Dubai will be the chief guest. Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder, President of Thumbay Group will preside over the function.

Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay, Director Thumbay Technologies says that attendees of the conference can expect to see next generation technologies and strategies from the world of Artificial Intelligence, with focus on medical education and healthcare, being showcased. Participants will also get the opportunity to explore and discover the practical and futuristic implementation of AI in healthcare and medical education. The conference is expected to be a platform for industry leaders to come together and share ideas on the practical aspects and techniques of AI from across the globe.

We are looking for international tie-ups and are going to sign strategic partnerships during the conference, said Mr. Akram Moideen. We are inviting leading companies and services providers in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics to join hands with us be our partners, he added.

Speakers include Dr. Tim Wilson, PWC Partner and Healthcare, Services Leader, Middle East, Prof. Hossam Hamdy Chancellor, Gulf Medical University, UAE, Dr. Sandeep Reddy, Certified Medical Informatician and Program Evaluation Specialist, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Australia, Dr. Bassam Mahboub from Dubai Health Authority, UAE, Mr. Andreas Laus, CEO, LIFELIKE SA, Switzerland, Mr. Hamish Clark, PwC Partner in Health Industries, Practice, Middle East, Mr. Shailendra Kumar, Founder, Colosseum Group, Investment & Futuristic Technology Firm, USA, Mr. Mohammad Ghazi, Regional Business Manager, Middle East and South East Africa, Siemens Healthineers, UAE, Mr. V. S. Venkatesh, CEO and Director, Morgenall Healthcare, India and Mr. Rustom Lawyer, CEO, Scribetech, UK. Apart from the talks, there will be a Panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence – Decoding the Future.

The conference will be held on 11^th April 2018 at Palazzo Versace, Dubai. Participation is ‘by invitation only’. Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE is the educational partner and the Thumbay Hospital network is the healthcare partner of the conference.

• Also the largest private academic dental hospital in the Middle East, the hospital has a built up area of 37,000 sq.ft., with 60 dental chairs across 3 floors.
• A 500-bed teaching hospital and advanced rehabilitation center are fast approaching completion at Thumbay Medicity.
  

The first private dental hospital in the country and the largest academic dental hospital in the Middle East region’s private sector, Thumbay Dental Hospital opened at Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman on 10^th April 2018. Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of Gulf Medical University was the chief guest of the inaugural function, presided by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group. Also present at the function were Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division and members of the Thumbay Group Board.

With a built-up area of 37,000 sq. ft. and 60 dental chairs spread across three floors, Thumbay Dental Hospital has a competent team of experienced and qualified dental specialists, delivering high quality dental services to patients at affordable costs. The hospital has highly experienced doctors and cutting-edge technology, providing personalized care according to the needs of individual patients. The hospital is staffed by an efficient team of caregivers from 25 different nationalities, capable of serving patients in 50 different languages.

The hospital also trains the students of the undergraduate and proposed post-graduate courses of the College of Dentistry, Gulf Medical University (GMU). Being an academic hospital, the doctors here are also academicians with extensive knowledge, keeping up-to-date with the latest technology and knowledge of research breakthroughs in dentistry.

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. Specialized services also include Implants, Orthodontics, Lasers & Endodontic Microscopes, Cosmetic Dentistry, treatment for facial pain, complicated Oral Surgeries and Sleep Apnea. The hospital has an in-house dental lab for accurate dental Prosthesis. It also features dedicated CSSD for Infection Control. The hospital is also open on Fridays.

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.

Speaking about the new dental hospital, Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of Thumbay Group’s healthcare division said, “We are pleased to open Thumbay Dental Hospital to provide UAE residents and medical tourists with the highest quality dental services. This facility is uniquely different in that it is an academic dental hospital offering advanced specialist care under one roof, with emphasis on dental health promotion, disease management, awareness and compassionate care. We hope to emerge as the preferred dental care destination in the region providing high quality dental care at affordable costs.”

Thumbay Dental Hospital is a member of the Gulf Medical University Academic Healthcare System, providing continuous professional growth for doctors, for innovative dental treatments.

The hospital also has the Marhaba Lounge for personalized services to patients by fast-tracking registration formalities, consultation, examination/ diagnosis, procedures, documentation, billing etc.

Thumbay Dental Hospital is located at the Thumbay Medicity, in Al Jurf, Ajman which also houses the region’s leading private medical university – the Gulf Medical University. A 500-bed academic hospital – the largest private academic hospital in the region, as well as an advanced rehabilitation center – the first-of-its-kind in the region, are at the final stages of completion at Thumbay Medicity, slated to open shortly. Thumbay Medicity also houses Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, The Terrace Restaurant, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe etc.

According to Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group, the ongoing and upcoming projects at various locations in the UAE as well as elsewhere in the GCC, Africa and India are in accordance with the group’s strategic plans, which will scale up the size of the businesses at least ten times establishing global presence and increasing the employee strength to over 25,000, in the next 4-5 years. “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, in addition to upcoming clinics, day care hospitals, labs and pharmacies at various locations,” he said, outlining the strategic plans for the healthcare division.

Various soon-to-open clinics and pharmacies are at different stages of development in locations including Deira Waterfront, Dragon Mart and Bur Dubai in Dubai and Abu Shagara and Rahmaniya Mall in Sharjah.

Artificial Intelligence has profound impact on the healthcare and medical education fields, that it will drastically transform the way patients are treated and medical students are trained in the future, according to AI, healthcare and medical education experts who spoke at the ‘1^st Annual International Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Medical Education’, at the Palazzo Versace Dubai, on 11^th April 2018.

Organized by Thumbay Technologies, the leading IT services company owned by Dubai-based international conglomerate Thumbay Group, the conference brought together expert speakers from the US, UK, Switzerland, UAE, India and Australia to discuss the scope, impact and opportunities of AI in healthcare and medical education. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Almaktoum, Chairman, MBM Groups, Dubai was the chief guest of the conference. Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder, President of Thumbay Group presided over the function.

Formally welcoming the attendees, Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay, Director of Thumbay Technologies said that AI not only defined the world of tomorrow, but also determined how we are going to think and act in the future. Speaking on Thumbay Group’s efforts to facilitate the growth of IT across healthcare and medical education, he said, “Thumbay Technologies is eager to explore opportunities to partner with leading AI companies, in our efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of AI in the UAE and India. Our main focus is in the education and healthcare sectors. As the head of Thumbay Technologies, I would personally like to look for partners to promote AI in education and healthcare, for the region.” Mr. Akram also expressed hope that the conference would serve as a platform to exchange ideas to develop the future of AI, addressing the growing needs of the region and beyond.

Renowned experts spoke on various topics regarding the role of AI in healthcare and medical education. Topics included:

• THE ROLE OF HUMAN CLINICIANS IN AN AUTOMATED HEALTH SERVICE – Dr. Sandeep Reddy, Certified Medical Informatician and Program Evaluation Specialist, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Australia
• HOW AI PAVES THE WAY FOR REVERSE MEDICAL TOURISM – Mr. V. S. Venkatesh, CEO and Director, Morgenall Healthcare, India
• DOCTORS VERSUS AI – Dr. Bassam Mahboub, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
• AI DRIVEN SIMULATIONS FOR AUTHENTIC TRAINING ON CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS – Mr. Andreas Laus, CEO, LIFELIKE SA, Switzerland
• AI IN MEDICAL EDUCATION, VIRTUAL PATIENT LEARNING: GMU EXPERIENCE – Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor, Gulf Medical University, UAE
• WHAT DOCTOR? HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS SHAPING HEALTHCARE – Dr. Tim Wilson, PWC Partner and Healthcare Services Leader, Middle East
• FROM VIRTUAL TO REALITY. PRACTICAL STEPS TOWARDS IMPLEMENTING AI IN YOUR HEALTHCARE ORGANISATION – MR. Hamish Clark, PWC Partner in Health Industries, Practice, Middle East
• APPLYING AI IN MEDICAL IMAGING – Mr. Mohammad Ghazi, Regional Business Manager, Middle East and South East Africa, Siemen Healthineers, UAE
• FROM DISEASE TO EASE: A BRIEF HISTORY OF TOMORROW ON THE HUMAN HEALTH JOURNEY, ASSISTED BY AI IN HEALTHCARE – Mr. Shailendra Kumar, Founder, Colosseum Group, Investment & Futuristic Technology Firm, USA
• THE RISE OF MACHINE LEARNING IN HEALTHCARE – Mr. Rustom Lawyer, Scribetech, UK

Experts opined that AI would significantly help doctors and healthcare professionals of the future, increasing the efficiency of diagnoses by improving speed and accuracy. AI would also help generate a lot of data, which would be of great help to preventive medicine, by detecting pre-symptoms signs of patients and even addressing chronic conditions. The way medical students derive their training will also be impacted, and future medical professionals will rely a lot on AI enabled technology and equipment. Speakers at the conference also said that this new trend would open up a world of opportunities for technology companies innovating in AI.

The expert sessions were followed by a panel discussion on “Artificial Intelligence – Decoding The Future,” moderated by Prof. Hossam Hamdy. The panelists were Dr. Ajit Nagpal, Mrs. Amina Al Saadi, Dr. Ashok Gupta, Dr. P K Menon and Dr. Malligere Prasanna.

The Chief Guest presented the speakers with mementos, as a token of appreciation.

Cardiology experts from across the UAE gathered at Dusit Thani Hotel, Dubai on 4^th May 2018, to discuss various topics at the ‘7th Annual Conference on Latest Trends in Cardiology from Diagnosis & Therapy’ jointly hosted by Thumbay Hospitals and Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman. Accredited by the MOHAP for 8 CME hours, the conference had doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals from different parts of the country in attendance, as the speakers presented their views on the innovations, trends, challenges and solutions in the field of cardiology.

Topics discussed included:

• Insights into implementation Heart Failure: Guidelines in clinical practice – Mohamed Ahmed Fathi, Cardiology Lecturer and Specialist, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.
• Heart Rate in Heart Failure Management – Dr. Mohamed Osman Mselhy, Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Kalba Hospital, MOHAP.
• State of the art management of Dyslipidemia: Focus on PCSK9 inhibitors – Dr. Amrish Agrawal, Consultant Cardiologist, Fujairah Hospital, MOHAP.
• Management of Hypertension in Emergency settings – Dr. Mahmood Mohammed Ghanaim, Consultant Cardiologist, Head of Emergency Dept., Dubai Hospital, DHA.
• Hypertension in 2018 – Dr. Ehab Esheiba, Head of Cardiology Department, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.
• DAPT in CAD – Dr. Mahmoud Farouk, Consultant Intervention Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.
• Challenging Cases From The Cath Lab – Dr. Fekry El Deeb, Consultant Intervention Cardiologist, Zulekha Hospitals (Sharjah/ Dubai).
• Updates on Aortic Valve Diseases – Dr. Debabrata Dash, Specialist Intervention Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.
• Chronic Stable Angina: Updates – Dr. Sony Manuel, Specialist Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.
• Interventional cardiology 2020 – Dr. Hussien Heshamat, Consultant Intervention Cardiologist Fujairah Hospital, MOHAP.
• NOACs and SPAF: Review – Dr. Ehab Esheiba, Head of Cardiology Department, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman.

The Annual Conference on Latest Trends in Cardiology is conducted every year with the aim of providing broader knowledge to medical professionals, to help them stay updated on the latest trends in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiac disorders. The conference has gained greater importance in recent years due to the increased incidence of cardiac diseases worldwide, as well as the development of advanced technology and devices significantly impacting the treatment of cardiac disorders, replacement and repair therapy. Led by leading cardiologists from leading hospitals in the UAE, the conference features case discussions, discussions on cutting edge technologies, lectures, sessions on interventional cardiology and case presentations on various complications and techniques.

The biggest and most advanced hospital for physical therapy and rehabilitation opened at Thumbay Medicity, Al Jurf, Ajman on 4^th July 2018. Operating under the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital (TPTRH) is a teaching hospital and an Academic Health Centre under the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS).

Mr. K. E. Faizal, Founder & Chairman of KEF Holdings was the chief guest of the opening ceremony, presided over by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, in the presence of Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group and other members of Thumbay Group Board.

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 Complex, having 50 dedicated beds specially for rehab and Therapeutic Garden in the upcoming Thumbay University Hospital.

The outpatient department of the hospital offers neurocognitive rehabilitation to help brain-injured or cognitively impaired individuals to regain normal functioning. Sports medicine is yet another important area, and the hospital is fully-equipped for the diagnosis, treatment and management of sports injuries and musculoskeletal disorders in national and international level sportspersons and athletes. Orthopedic medicine is also available at the hospital, for the prevention and correction of fractures, deformities, disorders, injuries and diseases of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and related tissues.

Spread over three floors, the hospital features cutting-edge amenities for physical therapy, such as Hydrotherapy Pool, Robotics and a unique Cryotherapy Chamber. One of the most remarkable components of the inpatient facilities at the hospital is its ‘Therapeutic Garden’, an innovative approach to rehabilitation intended to give patients a positive experience during their recovery. The Therapeutic Garden will improve the patients’ balance, walking, and other life skills, helping them recover from stress and promote health. The hospital also has two gyms for the convenience of patients.

The doctors at the hospital are highly qualified and experienced, and the staffs are well-trained and skilled to providing outstanding care. The hospital focuses on addressing the needs of individual patients through customized treatment programs, to maximize functional independence and facilitate recovery. The upcoming Thumbay academic hospital at Thumbay Medicity would also serve as an extension of the rehab facilities at Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group said that Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital aimed to enhance patients’ quality of life. “The primary aim of the hospital is to deliver clinical and customer service excellence to patients, at affordable costs, helping patients achieve their maximum levels of function. As a teaching hospital, it also seeks to promote excellence and innovation in clinical service, teaching and research,” he said. The hospital also has the Marhaba Lounge for personalized services to patients by fast-tracking registration formalities, consultation, examination/diagnosis, procedures, documentation, billing etc.

Mr. Akbar further said that TPTRH is in line with the ‘National Strategy For Empowering People with Disabilities’ launched last year by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. “The strategy announced by His Highness aims at creating an inclusive society for those with special needs and their families. The six-part policy involves health and rehabilitation, education, employment, mobility, social protection and family empowerment, and public life and sports, which are the focus areas of TPTRH,” he explained.

Thumbay Medicity, in Al Jurf, Ajman also houses the region’s leading private medical university – the Gulf Medical University as well as the first private dental hospital in the country and the largest academic dental hospital in the Middle East region’s private sector, Thumbay Dental Hospital. A 500-bed academic hospital – the largest private academic hospital in the region – is at the final stages of completion at Thumbay Medicity, slated to open shortly. Thumbay Medicity also houses Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, The Terrace Restaurant, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe etc.

According to Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group, the ongoing and upcoming projects at various locations in the UAE as well as elsewhere in the GCC, Africa and India are in accordance with the group’s strategic plans, which will scale up the size of the businesses at least ten times establishing global presence and increasing the employee strength to over 25,000, in the next 4-5 years. “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, in addition to upcoming clinics, day care hospitals, labs and pharmacies at various locations,” he said, outlining the strategic plans for the healthcare division.

Various soon-to-open clinics and pharmacies under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division are at different stages of development in locations in the UAE including Deira Waterfront, Dragon Mart and Bur Dubai in Dubai and Abu Shagara and Rahmaniya Mall in Sharjah. University and teaching hospital projects are also progressing at various countries in Africa and the GCC.

About Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division

The Thumbay network of academic hospitals is now 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.

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee of Dubai-based international conglomerate Thumbay Group has launched the ‘Joy of Giving’ initiative to support needy children and bring happiness to their lives. The month-long campaign launched under Thumbay Foundation, the charitable arm that supports the CSR activities of Thumbay Group, formally started on 21^st July 2018 encourages people to donate books, toys, clothes, school stationaries and painting materials for needy children and orphans.

As part of the campaign, 6 wooden boxes have been placed at various Thumbay Group establishments including Thumbay Medicity – Ajman, Thumbay Hospitals at Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah and Thumbay Hospital Day Care – Sharjah, where donations can be dropped off for collection. To ensure the safety of the recipient children, various specifications have been stipulated for donations, including adherence to hospital infection compliance standards and guidelines requiring that stationaries and painting materials must strictly be non-toxic.

Explaining the reason for launching the initiative, Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay – Director Operations of the Construction & Renovation Division, Director of Thumbay Technologies and Member of Thumbay Group Board – who is the Chairman of Thumbay Group’s CSR Committee said, “Through initiatives like these benefiting the needy children and orphans, we hope to inspire them to dream of a better life for themselves. We are doing our bit to help them have as much of a happy childhood as possible, to assist them in their smooth transition to responsible citizens of tomorrow.”

Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group said that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was a full-fledged activity of Thumbay Group. “We consider reaching out and giving back to the society as an integral part of our corporate culture. Our CSR activities are intended to also support the various programs of the government to spread happiness and to encourage the spirit of giving,” he added.

The conclusion of the campaign will be marked by a grand event on 19^th August 2018, where the donated items, collected and packed, will be gifted to orphans from across the UAE. These will be given as Eid Al Adha gifts. The event will be held at Thumbay Grounds, at Thumbay Medicity – Ajman, in the presence of Dr. Thumbay Moideen and other guests.

The CSR Committee oversees the CSR activities and programs of Thumbay Group. It discusses and decides on practices relating to the company’s corporate social responsibility on a global basis, including matters related to education, health and safety, environment and community welfare. The committee has successfully carried out several CSR programs at various parts of the country, promoting causes and activities benefiting low-income groups, women, children, various professional groups etc. Free medical and health camps for the public led by Thumbay hospitals and clinics are a regular activity conducted under the committee’s guidance and supervision, benefiting thousands of people, especially blue-collar workers. The committee also facilitates scholarships and financial assistances for academically bright and financially backward students desirous of pursuing professional medical courses.

Renowned Pakistani actors Mr. Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mr. Shaz Khan and Mr. Ahad Raza Mir visited Thumbay Medicity – Ajman, on 5th August 2018. The celebrities were greeted at Thumbay Medicity by Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group and Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group.

The guests toured the advanced healthcare and medical education facilities at Thumbay Medicity including Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Dental Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital etc. They also met and interacted with fans and visitors.

Touring the hospitals and the university, the actors commended Thumbay Medicity for the excellent facilities for healthcare and medical education. They experienced 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. The vision, mission and future directions of Thumbay Group and Gulf Medical University – the region’s leading private medical university, as well as the University’s advanced training and teaching facilities were also introduced to the guests.

The celebrity guests called the facilities at Thumbay Medicity “amazing”, especially in terms of technology and the range of services available. They appreciated Thumbay Group’s efforts in bringing the latest technology and innovation in healthcare and medical education to the region.

As the most cutting-edge physical therapy and rehabilitation facility in the region, Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital (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. The hospital features cutting-edge amenities for physical therapy, such as Hydrotherapy Pool, Robotics and a unique Cryotherapy Chamber. One of the most remarkable components of the inpatient facilities at the hospital is its ‘Therapeutic Garden’, an innovative approach to rehabilitation intended to give patients a positive experience during their recovery.

Thumbay Dental Hospital has a competent team of experienced and qualified dental specialists, delivering high quality dental services to patients at affordable costs. 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. Specialized services also include Implants, Orthodontics, Lasers & Endodontic Microscopes, Cosmetic Dentistry, treatment for facial pain, complicated Oral Surgeries and Sleep Apnea. The hospital has an in-house dental lab for accurate dental Prosthesis. It also features dedicated CSSD for Infection Control.

The actors also experienced the Marhaba Lounge, a unique offering from Thumbay Hospitals which delivers personalized services and fast-tracks patients’ requirements including registration formalities, consultation, examination/diagnosis, procedures, documentation, billing etc., requiring minimal waiting times. They also visited the Thumbay Pharmacy and Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe outlets at Thumbay Medicity.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen said that Thumbay Medicity was envisioned as the healthcare and medical education hub of the region, well-equipped to serve a floating population of 20,000. “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. Thumbay Medicity also houses Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, The Terrace Restaurant, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe, Thumbay Pharmacy etc.

Moreover, 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 an important landmark in Thumbay Group’s transformation into a leading healthcare provider in the region. “We are pursuing a massive global expansion plan at the moment, 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,” said Dr. Thumbay Moideen.

Bollywood stars from the upcoming movie ‘Paltan’ visited Thumbay Medicity – Ajman, on 16^th August 2018. The visitors included Arjun Rampal, Sonu Sood, Luv Sinha, Siddhanth Kapoor, Harshvardhan Rane, Gurmeet Choudhary and Sonal Chauhan. The celebrity actors were greeted at Thumbay Medicity by Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder President of Thumbay Group and Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay – Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group.

The guests toured the advanced healthcare and medical education facilities at Thumbay Medicity including Gulf Medical University, Thumbay Dental Hospital, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital etc. They also met and interacted with fans and visitors.

Touring the hospitals and the university, the actors complemented Thumbay Medicity for its state-of-the-art facilities for healthcare and medical education. They were briefed on 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. The vision, mission and future directions of Thumbay Group and Gulf Medical University – the region’s leading private medical university, as well as the University’s advanced training and teaching facilities were also presented before the guests.

The celebrity guests said that the facilities and technologies at Thumbay Medicity for healthcare, medical education and research were truly state-of-the-art and futuristic. They said that Thumbay Group’s impressive efforts to bring the latest technology and innovation in healthcare and medical education to the region were commendable.

As the most cutting-edge physical therapy and rehabilitation facility in the region, Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital (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. The hospital features cutting-edge amenities for physical therapy, such as Hydrotherapy Pool, Robotics and a unique Cryotherapy Chamber. One of the most remarkable components of the inpatient facilities at the hospital is its ‘Therapeutic Garden’, an innovative approach to rehabilitation intended to give patients a positive experience during their recovery.

Thumbay Dental Hospital has a competent team of experienced and qualified dental specialists, delivering high quality dental services to patients at affordable costs. 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. Specialized services also include Implants, Orthodontics, Lasers & Endodontic Microscopes, Cosmetic Dentistry, treatment for facial pain, complicated Oral Surgeries and Sleep Apnea. The hospital has an in-house dental lab for accurate dental Prosthesis. It also features dedicated CSSD for Infection Control.

The actors also experienced the Marhaba Lounge, a unique offering from Thumbay Hospitals which delivers personalized services and fast-tracks patients’ requirements including registration formalities, consultation, examination/diagnosis, procedures, documentation, billing etc., requiring minimal waiting times. They also visited the Thumbay Pharmacy and Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe outlets at Thumbay Medicity.

Dr. Thumbay Moideen said that Thumbay Medicity was envisioned as the healthcare, medical education and research hub of the region, well-equipped to serve a floating population of 20,000. “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 said. Thumbay Medicity also houses Body & Soul Health Club and Spa, The Terrace Restaurant, Blends & Brews Coffee Shoppe, Thumbay Pharmacy etc.

Thumbay Physcial Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital, the biggest and most advanced hospital for physical therapy and rehabilitation, had the pleasure of hosting Indian and Pakistani Wheelchair Cricket teams on 18^th September 2018. The team members were received at the hospital by Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay, the Chairman of Thumbay Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. The visiting Indian and Pakistani players were all praise for the cutting-edge physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities of the hospital. Mr. Akram Moideen Thumbay felicitated the players and honored them with mementos.

One of the team members, Mr. Abhai Pratap Singh, former Squardon Leader at the Indian Air Force got the greatest surprise of his life during the visit, as he was able to walk on his own, 11 years after a devastating accident which had paralyzed his body below the waist and confined him to the wheelchair, ending his career as an airman.

Abhai’s wish to be able to walk again came true at Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital, as he tried one of the innovative rehab technologies available at the hospital, the Ekso Bionic Suit. “After 11 years, I am walking again. I’ll cherish this memory forever,” Abhai said, overjoyed.

Operating under the healthcare division of Thumbay Group, the Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital (TPTRH) is a teaching hospital and an Academic Health Centre under the Gulf Medical University Academic Health System (GMUAHS). 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 Complex, having 50 dedicated beds especially for rehab. The outpatient department of the hospital offers Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Medicine. The hospital features state-of-the-art amenities for physical therapy, such as Hydrotherapy Pool, Robotics and a unique Cryotherapy Chamber and a unique ‘Therapeutic Garden’.

About Thumbay Medicity

Thumbay Medicity 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, 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). According to Dr. Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President of Thumbay Group, Thumbay Medicity will have a floating population of 20,000 daily, availing its state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education and research facilities.

• The chief guest H.E. Dr. Salem Al Darmaki pre-launched the 500-bed Thumbay Academic Hospital, the largest private academic hospital in the region coming up at Thumbay Medicity
• Renowned experts from insurance and healthcare discussed and analyzed the role of technology to reduce cost of healthcare delivery

Leading experts from the UAE’s insurance sector were honored for their outstanding contributions, at the Annual Health Insurance Conference & Award Ceremony 2018 held at the Fairmont Hotel, Ajman on 4th October 2018. H. E. Dr. Salem Al Darmaki, Advisor to the UAE Minister of Health and Prevention was the chief guest of the conference. Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group was the special guest of honor.

Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President of the Healthcare Division of Thumbay Group delivered the welcome address.  Addressing the gathering, Dr. Thumbay Moideen recounted the success story of Thumbay Group, from its humble beginnings in 1998 to a diversified international conglomerate with global presence and business activities across 20 sectors.

1. E. Dr. Salem Al Darmaki pre-launched the 500-bed Thumbay University Hospital Complex coming up at Thumbay Medicity, which will be the largest private academic hospital in the region. He presented the ‘Special Award of Honor & Recognition’ to the following insurance experts:

• Christian Gregorowicz, CEO, NextCare Health Insurance
• Marion Corbett, Director – Provider Relations, National Health Insurance Company – Daman Insurance
• Fadi Hindi, CEO, Takaful Emarat
• Jean Louis Laurent Josi, CEO, Oman Insurance
• Umair Nizami, Managing Director, Neuron LLC
• Mumtaz Hussain, General Manager, Operations, Pentacare Medical Services
• Joe Boulos, General Manager, NAS Administration Services
• Nabil Shanawani, Assistant General Manager, Al Buhaira National Insurance Company

Jointly organized by Thumbay Hospital – the largest network of private academic hospitals in the region and Gulf Medical University – the biggest private medical university in the region, the scientific sessions of the conference were led by expert speakers who presented their views on the role of technology to reduce cost of healthcare delivery. Expert sessions included:

• Health Insurance and Technology – Mr. Nabil Shanawani, AGM, Al Buhaira National Insurance Company
• Expert Opinion for better and safer care- Layla Al Marzouqi Director, Medical Tourism Council, Dubai Health Authority
• A Digital Customer Journey in Health Insurance –Mr. Christian Gregorowicz, CEO, NextCare Health Insurance
• Leading Digital Transformation in the Insurance Industry –Mr. Thammam Abdullah, CCO, Takaful Emarat
• Healthcare Technology and Investments on the Rise – Mr. Joe Boulos, General Manager, NAS Administration Services
• Technolgy in the Pharmacy – Mr. Ahmed Al Tabbakh, Head – Medical and Life Claims, Oman Insurance Company

The conference emphasized the judicious utilization of technology as an important factor in keeping the cost of healthcare delivery in check. With rapid improvements in technology, its increased integration with healthcare delivery and emphasis on innovation, technology’s role in healthcare is set to assume more importance the world over in terms of far-reaching advances in both quality and value, experts said.

Thumbay Hospital – Dubai, the leading academic hospital under Thumbay Group’s Healthcare Division, organized an ECG Symposium at Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai on 5^th October 2018. Around 150 doctors participated in the event which had expert sessions led by renowned cardiologists and specialist doctors, dealing with various aspects of ECG in detail. The symposium was accredited by MOHAP for 7.5 CME hours.

Topics discussed included:

• Basic EKG – Dr. Srinath Kidambi, Consultant Cardiologist, SKMC – Abu Dhabi
• Atrial and Ventricular Enlargement – Dr. Mohamed Houcem Amiour, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Dubai
• ECG in myocardial, pericardial diseases and metabolic abnormalities – Dr. Ehab M. Esheiba, Head of Cardiology Department, Thumbay Hospital, Ajman
• Supra Ventricular Arrhtythmias – Dr. Amrish Agrawal, Fellow Cardiology (Australia), FCSI, Consultant Cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Fujairah Hospital
• Common Arrhythmia’s in ER: A guide to rapid recognition & management – Dr. Mahmoud Ghanaim, Consultant and Head of the Emergency Department, Dubai Hospital, Dubai
• ECG changes in myocardial infarction – Dr. Mohamed Shehata, Consultant Interventional cardiologist, Thumbay Hospital, Dubai
• ECG in pediatric age group – Dr. Pratima Anand, Consultant, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

The symposium was organized with the aim of providing an opportunity for those involved with electrocardiography, to improve their ECG interpretation skills and techniques. All speakers were honored with mementos. The participants were awarded certificates.