Ajman, UAE: Thumbay Medicity welcomed H.E. Shri K.J. George, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Energy & Tourism, Government of Karnataka, India, on an official visit that underscored the growing ties between Karnataka and the UAE in healthcare, medical education, and tourism. The Minister was received by Dr. Thumbay Moideen and the leadership of Thumbay Group at its flagship healthcare and academic campus in Ajman.
During his visit, Shri George toured key facilities across Thumbay Medicity, including Gulf Medical University, Thumbay University Hospital, and Thumbay Rehabilitation Hospital, gaining firsthand insight into the scale and standards of medical education, clinical care, and research infrastructure developed by Thumbay Group over more than two decades. The Minister engaged with faculty, students, and healthcare professionals, many of whom are part of the strong and growing Indian diaspora contributing to the UAE’s healthcare sector.
Gulf Medical University, part of the Thumbay Group ecosystem, is widely regarded as one of the finest and most respected medical universities in the world, welcoming students from more than 111 nationalities and producing healthcare professionals who now serve across the globe, including a substantial number from Karnataka and the wider Indian subcontinent. The Minister’s visit is expected to open new avenues for collaboration between Karnataka’s healthcare and tourism sectors and Thumbay Group’s expanding global footprint.
“Thumbay Medicity is a remarkable example of what vision and consistency can achieve over the years. Gulf Medical University stands today as one of the finest medical universities in the world, and it is a matter of pride that so many students from Karnataka have found a home here. I look forward to exploring stronger partnerships between our state and this institution in healthcare, education, and tourism.”
— H.E. Shri K.J. George, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Energy & Tourism, Government of Karnataka
Thumbay Group is one of the UAE’s largest healthcare, education, and hospitality conglomerates, anchored by Gulf Medical University — the region’s leading and top-ranked private medical university — along with Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Rehabilitation Hospital, Thumbay Labs, and a network of clinics, diagnostic centres, and academic institutions across the GCC and beyond. For more information, visit thumbay.com
