90 graduates get degrees at 11th convocation of Gulf Medical University

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November 21, 2014

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Ajman, Nov 21: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, UAE and Ruler of Ajman conferred the degrees on 90 graduates including 6 students from master's programs during the 11th convocation of Gulf Medical University held on Wednesday at Ajman Kempinski Hotel and Resort.

Sheikh congratulated the graduates for their academic achievement. “This event signifies that each of the students has demonstrated the required intellectual ability and the personal qualities of hard work, perseverance and accomplishment to attain a special mark of recognition”, he said.

The ceremony was graced by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Youth, Culture and Community Development UAE, TP Seetharam, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sheikh Dr. Majid Bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman Ruler's Court Ajman, Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary, Ministry of Health, UAE, Hamad Taryam Al Shamsi -Director of Ajman Medical District Major. Dr. Mustapha Ahmed Rtd. (MP), Minister of State, Ghana, Faizal, Founder & Chairman, The KEF Company LTD, amongst other dignitaries from diplomatic missions and academic institutions from various countries.

Thumbay Moideen, the Founder President Board of Governors of GMU thanked Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman for their continued support and guidance to the institution. He also thanked the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Higher Education UAE for their constant guidance and encouragement in all academic and training programs provided by the university.

Addressing the students, the president congratulated them on their achievement and said “As you step into your future, you must keep in mind the learning and training that was imparted to you at the university and try to build on such knowledge to attain more professional competency. You must also concentrate on building best reputation, work hard to realize your goals and keep up your good work that enabled you reach this mile stone. Continue to learn as a life learner, and you'll graduate life successfully. He went on to say “I want you to be the best Ambassadors of GMU and make your Alma Matar proud with your continued success.”

Speaking on the occasion Indian Ambassador to UAE HE TP Seetharam said that Indian community and the entire country is proud of the institution. Being a lone university owned by an Indian in the entire region, Mr. Seetharam said that he was proud of its achievements and congratulated Mr. Thumbay Moideen for establishing a world-class university.

Out of a total of 90 graduates who received their graduation certificates from His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, 48 graduates from the College of Medicine (MBBS),9 graduates from College of Allied Health Sciences (BPT), 19 from College of Dentistry (DMD) and 9 from College of Pharmacy (Pharm D) apart from 02 graduates from Master of Science in Clinical Pathology (MS CP), 3 graduates from Master of Toxicology (MS Tox) received their graduation certificates during the ceremony.

Dr. Mohamed Tehami, General Secretary of GMU Student Council spoke on the occasion and thanked the management and academic leadership for their constant support and encouragement throughout their study at the university.

Sheikh honors best outgoing students

Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi also gave away the Best Outgoing Student's awards to Dr. Gowri Karuppasamy, Best Outgoing Student for Standing First in the MBBS 2008 Batch and Dr. Sarrosh Khan and Dr. Fatima Bala Shehu for getting Second and Third Rank respectively in MBBS. BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (BPT) - Ms. Judditt Anna Mohan - Best Outgoing Student for Standing First in the BPT 2010 Batch, Ms. Rabia Aziz Uddin, Second Rank BPT 2010 Batch and Ms. Anam Rahber - Third Rank BPT 2010 Batch. DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE (DMD)- Dr. Marwah Abdulwahid Amarah Al-Alwani, Best Outgoing Student for Standing First in the DMD 2009 Batch, Dr. Sara Dakhili, Second Rank DMD 2009 Batch and Dr. Bara Abdulwahid Amarah Al-Alwani, Third Rank DMD 2009 Batch. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PharmD) - Ms. Yara Nabil Alkhoury, Best Outgoing Student for Standing First in the PharmD 2009 Batch, Ms. Shamsiya Fathima & Ms. Jamila Tambawel Muktar shared Second Rank PharmD 2009 Batch and Ms. Samaneh Torabi Kachousangi, Third Rank PharmD 2009 Batch.

His Highness also conferred a Special Award on Mr. K E Faizal, Founder & Chairman, The KEF Company LTD, for his invaluable contributions to Community Services. Representatives from Ministries, and affiliated academic institutions were also honored on the occasion.

The grand event was also attended by Prof. Raja Bandaranayke from Australia,Prof. Ali Haeiri, Dean- Shaheed Beheshti University-Iran, Dr. Pervaiz Iqbal, Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore, Pakistan, Prof. Muscat Baron-Clinical Dean, DHA- Dubai, distinguished guests, dignitaries representing various ministries, Government Departments, Embassies, Consul General's stationed in U.A.E. and abroad, Members of the Board of Governors and the Academic Council, Provost, Deans, other senior university officials, faculty members, students and their family members as well as the members of the media.

The ceremony concluded with the Provost of GMU, Prof. Gita Ashok Raj taking the students through the graduation oath.

Currently many GMU graduates are successfully serving far and wide both in UAE and outside the country, especially in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the neighboring GCC countries.

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