Board of Governors vow to transform GMU into the First Private Academic Health

February 6, 2017

The new Board of Governors (BoG) of the Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, headed by the Founder, President of the BoG Mr. Thumbay Moideen, met on Saturday, February 4, 2017, to deliberate on the future strategic plans while reminiscing the accomplishments of the year gone by.

Also attending the meeting were Prof. Hossam Hamdy - Chancellor of GMU and Prof. Gita Ashok Raj – Provost of GMU. Other members of the board include Prof. Richard Raymond – President & CEO of Medical College of Wiscosin, USA; Dr. Lorenzo. M. Leoni – Managing Partner TiVenture (Agrie Invest), Switzerland; Dr. Mohammed Amin Al Awadi - Assistant Undersecretary for Training & Planning – Ministry of Health, Bahrain; Prof. Nadia Badrawi - Vice - President and Founder – ANQAHE , Cairo, Egypt; Dr. Tayeb A. Kamali - Director General, Education and Training, Ministry of Interior - Abu Dhabi, UAE; Prof. Salem Chouaib - Director of Research, Institute Gustave Roussy, Paris, France; Mr. Feroz Allana - Director, IFFCO Group of Companies, Sharjah, UAE; Mr. Hamid Taylor - General Manager, Finance House, Abu Dhabi, UAE and Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay - Vice President - Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group - Ajman, UAE.

The BoG discussed in the strategic plans to make GMU one of the leading international universities in education, healthcare and research. “The University is expanding its networks of affiliated Thumbay academic hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and diagnostic labs. 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 Gulf Medical University - Ajman will soon become a full-fledged University with Engineering and Management courses in addition to Medicine. The Group also plans to open three new University campuses across 3 different countries. By 2022, Thumbay Group plans to add 25 Thumbay Labs and 100 Thumbay Pharmacies,” explained Mr. Thumbay Moideen, detailing on the strategic objectives.

Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor said that GMU was undergoing a major transformation, that new strategic objectives have been identified and the expansion plans aim to develop the University into the first private Academic Health System in the region. “Our transformation into an Academic Health System will not only impact the health of the community, but it will also contribute in a big way to advances in education, healthcare and research, in addition to significantly improving the quality of patient care,” he added.

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UAE announces new 10-year Blue Residency Visa. Details here

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May 17,2024

The United Arab Emirates has announced a 10-year Blue residency visa for individuals who have made exceptional efforts and contributions to protecting the environment.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who chaired the Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi formally approved this.

He said the move comes in line with implementing the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who had announced 2024 as the Year of Sustainability.

The Blue visa will be granted to individuals championing sustainability and the use of modern technologies in promoting the circular economy, and other relevant fields.

Sheikh Mohammed said the sustainability of our economy has become linked to the sustainability of our environment, and our national directions in this area are clear and consistent.

He also approved the National Youth Agenda, among several initiatives, instructing the Minister of Youth to prioritise five key areas: empowering youth economically, developing their scientific skills, reinforcing their national identity, enhancing their community contributions, and activating their role in representing their country on the international stage.

CEO of Artificial Intelligence

The Cabinet has approved the introduction of the post of CEO of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all major federal entities, in line with the UAE's strategy to strengthen its position in AI.

“Today, we approved the introduction of the CEO of Artificial Intelligence role in all major federal entities, as part of the UAE’s strategy to solidify its position in the field of artificial intelligence,” the Vice President said.

The initiative aims to facilitate the integration of AI tools within these institutions, further advancing the transition toward a new era driven by cutting-edge technologies across federal entities.

University rankings

The Cabinet also endorsed a new framework for categorising higher education institutions across the nation. The forthcoming national rankings will assess over 70 higher education establishments based on the quality of their education, the employability of their graduates, the strength of their scientific research, and their collaborations with international scientific institutions.

The unveiling of these university rankings marks a significant stride in elevating the calibre of our higher education system and fostering transparency. It empowers families to make informed decisions, selecting the most suitable and exemplary educational pathways for their children,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

“During the meeting, we were updated on recent advancements in our national space sector, with our national cadres now comprising 38 per cent of personnel engaged in global space projects. Additionally, expenditure on space research has seen a 14 per cent increase."

"Our commitment remains steadfast in guiding our youth towards promising and pioneering sectors while safeguarding our environment and adopting leading international technologies within our government. Concurrently, we are dedicated to enhancing our higher education systems, ensuring a brighter future for our youth,” Sheikh Mohammed added.

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