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Khaleej Times
17 hours ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Dr Thumbay Moideen honoured with 5th honourary doctorate
In a moment of immense pride and global recognition, Dr Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, has been conferred his fifth honourary doctorate, this time by the prestigious University of Lublin, Poland. This accolade reaffirms his unmatched contributions to global healthcare, medical education, and research for the community development. The honourary doctorate was awarded in recognition of Dr Moideen's extraordinary leadership in establishing the first private academic health sytem and the region's largest private medical university and for transforming Thumbay Group into a global model of purpose-driven entrepreneurship in healthcare, education and research. Under his visionary leadership, Thumbay Group has impacted millions across more than 175 nationalities, offering compassionate care, research excellence, and world-class medical training. The University of Lublin acknowledged Dr Moideen's pioneering efforts in integrating innovation with empathy, notably through the Thumbay International Research Grant (TIRG) — an initiative investing Dh3 million annually in areas like cancer immunology, AI in healthcare, precision medicine and many more areas of research. From a young entrepreneur in Karnataka to being celebrated as the most respected Indian Muslim and leading Beary in the world, Dr Moideen's journey is a testament to what's possible when faith meets action. Recognised as the leading NRI from Karnataka in the Gulf region, he is admired not just for his accomplishments, but for the values that drive them. Once someone who measured success through projects and milestones, he has evolved into a changemaker who defines impact by how many lives his work touches. With this latest recognition, Dr Moideen joins an elite group of globally honoured visionaries who have reshaped industries while staying rooted in service, humility, and impact. This doctorate reflects not only his entrepreneurial brilliance but also his enduring belief that health and education are fundamental rights, not privileges. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Moideen said: "If our work has empowered others to dream, to heal, to grow, then I consider it a success. It's no longer about how far I've gone, but how many I've taken along. I want Thumbay Group to be remembered as a force that empowered the underprivileged, raised the standards of education, healthcare and research." The vision of Thumbay Group is to deliver Excellence by building a seamless ecosystem of education, healthcare, and innovation. From its flagship Gulf Medical University to hospitals, labs, rehabilitation centers, and AI-driven research programs, the Group continues its mission of shaping the future of healthcare — the Group plans to Double its Healthcare capacity and expand its all business to grow 5 fold and have a global presence.
The Independent
05-06-2025
- The Independent
Several children injured on school trip after huge branch falls from tree in Polish gorge
Several children have been injured after a large branch broke from a tree and fell on a group of 47 people in Poland. Polish police said emergency services were called to Korzeniowy Gorge at around 10am on Thursday. The group hit by the branch included 43 children aged 11 to 12 and their four caregivers who were on a school trip from the country's capital Warsaw. Local firefighters said 13 people are injured, including three who are seriously hurt. The police force said two children and a group caregiver have been transported to hospital. One child was taken to hospital via helicopter, and the other by ambulance. Some were treated on the scene. Marcin Babula, duty officer for Lublin firefighters, told Polish news agency PAP that those who were seriously injured had likely suffered broken limbs, while ten people had lighter injuries. Policja Puławska said in a statement: 'Today, at about 10:08 a.m. in the Korzeni Gorge on Doły Street in Kazimierz Dolny, a branch which broke off from a tree fell on a group of 47 people from Warsaw (43 children aged 11-12) and their 4 carers. 'Rescue operations are underway at the scene, one child was transported by LPR helicopter to a hospital in Lublin, two by ambulance to a hospital in Puławy, the remaining people, including caregivers, are being helped on the spot.' Korzeniowy Dol Gorge is a 400m long and several metre deep gorge in Kazimierz Dolny, a historic town in eastern Poland. It is described as as a 'fairy-tale' and 'Tolkien' landscape, attracting tourists from all over the country. It takes about 30 minutes to cross the ravine, according to local tourist sites.
