AJMAN, UAE, 15 September 2026 — 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
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