Gulf Medical University: The highest in demand private university in UAE

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August 24, 2015

Dubai, Aug 24: As soon as the Gulf Medical University (GMU) opened its admissions for this academic year, the University admissions department received a whopping 4000 plus applications for just around 300 seats. The admissions department is currently in the process of shortlisting and interviewing admission-seekers. The high demand, due to which very few seats are available, speaks volumes of GMU’s emergence as the most sought-after private medical university in the UAE.

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Located in the Al Jurf area in the northern emirate of Ajman, the Gulf Medical University is a full-fledged private medical universityowned and operated by the Thumbay Group UAE.The Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research has recognized GMU as a center of excellence and has permitted the University to offer MBBS, BPT, DMD, PharmD and Masters Programs in Clinical Pathology, Public Health, and Toxicology.

Apart from being the first medical institution in the region which offers admissions to both boys and girls of all nationalities, the Gulf Medical University has also earned a reputation of providing programs that had been introduced in the region for the first time. GMU is first in the region to launch unique programs like Masters in Human Reproductive Biology, Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and Masters in Physical Therapy.

GMU has outstanding infrastructure and facilities, which is at par with some of the established medical institutions in the world. In addition to the academic programs, the University is in the forefront of Continuing Medical Education and Continuing Professional Development programs. The university has been organizing international and regional conferences and symposia on a regular basis. GMU also publishes a bimonthly, bilingual health magazine – Health.It also has a well-organised alumni network of highly placed healthcare professionals. No wonder GMU attracts students from over 70 countries and faculty and staff from over 22 countries!

A state-of-the-art Medical Research Facility named the Center for Advanced Biomedical Research & Innovation (CABRI) has been set-up at GMU, to pursue excellence in biomedical research. The University has also established a Center for Advanced Simulation in Healthcare (CASH), a multidisciplinary educational facility to integrate simulation as an educational tool to provide a state-of-the-art, safe learning environment through high quality and internationally recognized education and training programs.

The entire network of Thumbay hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres are affiliated to Gulf Medical University, providing opportunities for clinical experience and residency positions. Thumbay Group’s newly opened teaching hospital in Dubai as well as the recently opened dental hospital in Dubai are added attractions to students desirous of pursuing a high-flying medical career.

GMU has won numerous recognitions and accolades, including being rated as one of Asia’s 100 Best & Fastest Growing Private Education Institutions. It was also presented with an award during the Asian Education Excellence Summit 2014 in India. The university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDMS) by the World Health Organization (WHO) and The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education & Research (FAIMER).
The focus of the Gulf Medical University is in the three core areas of Medical Education, Healthcare and Research. The university will strive to develop these three core areas as spotlights of medical excellence, in the coming years.

Thumbay Group

Thumbay Group is an international business conglomerate headquartered at Ajman, UAE. The Group has successfully diversified into 13 different sectors in a span of just 17 years.The Group today employees more than 3000 people, which is likely to rise to 6000 once the ongoing projects are completed. Its hospitals treat over 2500 patients daily, from over 175 countries. The Thumbay chain of hospitals, the constituent teaching hospitals of the Gulf Medical University, is one of the largest healthcare services provider in the UAE, serving patients from more than 175 countries.Apart from being an acknowledged leader in the health sector, Thumbay Group operates a reputed pharmacy chain, diagnostic centres, multi-brand retail outlets, world-class wellness centres, a prestigious chain of coffee shops, popular health & lifestyle publication, to name a few.

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December 2,2025

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Bengaluru: 'Nati koli saaru' (country chicken curry) considered one of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s favourites along with steaming hot idlis was on the breakfast menu at Deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s residence on Tuesday, according to official sources.

The spread also included 'nati koli' fry, vada and pongal, among other items, they said.

In an apparent show of unity, Siddaramaiah visited Shivakumar’s residence for breakfast, just days after the two leaders shared a meal amid a simmering power tussle in the state Congress.

Siddaramaiah drove to the Deputy CM’s residence in Sadashivanagar, where he was received by Shivakumar and his brother D K Suresh, who is a former Congress MP.

Suresh and Kunigal MLA H D Ranganath, a relative of Shivakumar, joined them for breakfast, which featured a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

Speaking to reporters later, Siddaramaiah said Shivakumar had invited him during his visit to the CM’s residence for breakfast on Saturday.

Asked about the difference between the two meals, the chief minister said, "At his (Shivakumar’s) house it was non-veg, while at my house it was veg. He is a vegetarian, I am a non-vegetarian. I had not prepared non-veg. I told DK to get chicken from the village as you won’t get the original in Bengaluru."

Shivakumar said he had initially invited Siddaramaiah to his residence, but the CM had suggested visiting his place first and reciprocating later. "It was a vegetarian breakfast at the CM’s house on Saturday," he noted.

"Today, I invited him (the CM) to my house. He enjoyed the breakfast, which had his Mysuru taste," Shivakumar added. At this point, Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar’s wife is also from Mysuru.

Saturday’s breakfast at Siddaramaiah’s official residence, held as part of efforts by the Congress high command to ease tensions in the leadership dispute between the two, reportedly included idlis and sambar, according to official sources.

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November 28,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: Karnataka Health Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday handed over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the severe distress faced by farmers due to crashing crop prices.

PM Modi arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport en route to Udupi, where Gundu Rao welcomed him and submitted the letter. The chief minister’s message stressed that farmers are suffering heavy losses because maize and green gram are being bought far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The state urged the Centre to immediately begin procurement at MSP.

According to the letter, Karnataka has a bumper harvest this year—over 54.74 lakh metric tons of maize and 1.98 lakh metric tons of green gram—yet farmers are unable to secure fair prices. Against the MSP of ₹2,400/MT for maize and ₹8,768/MT for green gram, market rates have plunged to ₹1,600–₹1,800 and ₹5,400 respectively.

The chief minister has requested the Centre to:

• Direct NAFED, FCI and NCCF to start MSP procurement immediately.
• Ensure ethanol units purchase maize directly from farmers or FPOs.
• Increase Karnataka’s ethanol allocation, citing high production capacity.
• Stop maize imports, which have depressed domestic prices.
• Relax quality norms for green gram, allowing up to 10% discoloration due to rains.

The letter stresses that MSP is crucial for farmer dignity and income stability and calls for swift central intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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