Media Release
Ajman, Nov 7: Gulf Medical University (GMU), here, founded in 1998 by Dr Thumbay Moideen and owned by the Thumbay Group, on November 5 celebrated its 22nd anniversary in a special event at the university campus. The event was attended by the chief guest Dr Thumbay Moideen– founder, president of the Board of Trustees of GMU and presided over by Professor Hossam Hamdy– chancellor of GMU, in the presence of the vice-chancellors, deans, faculty and staff and a number of students who watched the event streamed live on YouTube.
The academic leadership of the university, headed by the chancellor honoured Dr Thumbay Moideen with a ‘Golden Apple’ memento at the event, in honour of his visionary leadership and foresight which laid the seeds of GMU’s excellence and continues to take it to newer heights. “23 years ago, there was no Gulf Medical University, but through Dr Thumbay Moideen’s vision, leadership and hard work and above all his ethical values, we now have this magnificent campus and a strong reputation as the biggest specialized leading medical university in the region having six colleges 26 accredited programmes and having more than 4000 students which include full time and students perusing the certificate programmes.
“This honour is to acknowledge his role in shaping the future of the region’s healthcare industry, and for producing the next generation of healthcare professionals who bring laurels to the university and the country. Dr Thumbay Moideen’s efforts are commendable and truly deserve the golden apple honour. Dr Thumbay Moideen is the first recipient of the Golden Apple Award by GMU.
The event also witnessed the official launch of the ‘BA Center for Online Education’ at Gulf Medical University, in honour of renowned Indian businessman and philanthropist, late Dr B Ahmed Hajee Mohiudeen, founder of BA Group India, and father of Dr Thumbay Moideen. The center would design and deliver online professional education to medical professionals, students and individuals around the world, through a range of certificate programmes.
Also, part of the event was the formal announcement of the GMU Alumni Association Board.
Wishes from all over the globe poured in from various board members, 60 partner institutions and various alumni from different countries who wished the founder and GMU team for all the developments and achievements.