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Khaleej Times
39 minutes 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.
Forbes
5 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Study Shows LLM Conversion Rate Is 9x Better — AEO Is Coming
Bing, OpenAI, Microsoft and Google logos displayed on a phone screen and a laptop keyboard are seen ... More in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on February 8, 2023. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Some predict that by 2028, more people will discover products and information through large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Gemini than through traditional search engines. But based on research I conducted with Cornell Master's students, that shift is happening much faster. LLM-driven traffic is already starting to outperform traditional search — not in volume, but in value. Traffic from LLMs converts at nearly 9x higher rates than traditional search. This is the biggest disruption to search since the dawn of the internet. If you're a brand or publisher, now is the time to adapt your SEO playbook. Oh, there is no 'S' — it's now called Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Back in January, I predicted that traditional search was on its way out. Just six months later, the shift is already visible. In my UX research, I classify shoppers into three categories: It's easy to see how all these needs can now be met through a conversation with LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity. Say you're looking for an isotonic drink powder. Instead of scanning blogs, watching videos, or scrolling endlessly, you now ask ChatGPT — and it responds with direct recommendations: Ask about ketogenic-friendly options, and it will go even further — offering details on ingredients, comparisons, and alternatives. Staff Sergeant Alex Mackinnon from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers holds a sachet of ... More isotonic drink, Tuesday September 20, 2005, at Bramley Training Area near Basingstoke, where the Army announced it will be including the sports drink in its ration packs. The powdered drink will be incorporated in 24-hour ration packs after the its producer, GlaxoSmithKline, won the three-year contract in a tendering process. See PA Story DEFENCE Drink. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Photo credit should read: Chris Ison/PA (Photo by Chris Ison - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) This isn't search — it's advice. And when users follow those links or act on suggestions, they convert at dramatically higher rates compared to normal search traffic. In my studies, LLM-generated traffic behaves more like a personal recommendation than a keyword query. But here's the catch: if your brand isn't listed, you're invisible. The customer won't even consider you. Good numbers are hard to come by. LLM traffic, like what comes from ChatGPT, doesn't always leave a clean trail — users might just copy and paste a product name and head to Amazon or another site. To get better data, we created a ChatGPT-style experience inside the site search of several e-commerce stores. In A/B tests, we compared regular keyword search with an AI-guided, conversational search experience. The difference was stunning: almost 9x higher conversion. Yes, nine times. But it's not just conversion that's changing — the way people search is evolving, too. In the past, users typed one or two words like 'camera.' Now, when they're shown more natural and detailed responses, they respond in kind. We're seeing queries like: 'What's a compact camera for wildlife photography that fits in a carry-on?' Semrush backs this up with broader data: In our interviews, shoppers said they felt more 'understood' and 'better about their purchase.' It didn't feel like a search engine. It felt like getting advice from a knowledgeable friend. If you scale that behavior to external LLM traffic — not just on-site — the value of that traffic already rivals what you get from SEO. For brands, this means it's time to rethink how you show up in these conversations. That's what AEO — Answer Engine Optimization — is all about. Brands need to act. If you're not being cited by LLMs, you're becoming increasingly invisible. To get picked up by an LLM, you need to understand how these models learn from content. Masking in ML Training LLMs are pattern-completion engines. I often use the example of 'Life is like a box of ___' in my online certificate from Cornell. Correct. The answer is Chocolate. Machines learn the right answer through trial and error. This approach is called masking. To show up in an LLM's response, your content needs to become part of its masked training data. LLMs look for authoritative, helpful, and authentic content. Since they predict the next word in a conversation with a user, they favor content written in a conversational or Q&A format. For brands a new playbook is emerging AEO. I outlined all what brands need to know. AEO is just the beginning. Two even bigger shifts are on the horizon — and both will deeply impact how brands show up in the age of AI: Paid Ads in LLMs and Model Context Protocol and agents that act on behalf of the LLM. The future is already underway. Ping me on LinkedIn if you want to continue the conversation.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Can Philip Morris Rely on Pricing to Drive 2025 EPS Growth?
Philip Morris International PM continues to lean on pricing as a key earnings driver. The company delivered a strong first quarter of 2025, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rising 12.7% year over year to $1.69. Pricing contributed 6 percentage points to organic revenue growth of 10.2%, supported by an 8.3% increase in combustible pricing and around 3% in smoke-free products, excluding devices. The company has raised its full-year EPS forecast to $7.36-$7.49. The question is whether pricing alone can sustain that pointed to continued pricing strength in markets like Turkey, Poland and Germany. However, it also noted that gross pricing and negative geographic mix are expected to moderate over the remainder of the year. In the smoke-free category, gross margins expanded 670 basis points to surpass 70%, now standing more than five points above combustibles at the current product and geographic mix. ZYN, a key contributor to smoke-free profit growth, saw shipment volumes rise 63% in the quarter, reinforcing the segment's scale and strategic so, Philip Morris delivered a 180-basis-point gross margin boost from pricing alone, reflecting the effectiveness of its pricing strategy. While pricing gains may be less pronounced in the second half, Philip Morris emphasized continued investments behind its smoke-free growth. With volume and mix improvements already visible in the first quarter, the company appears positioned to support earnings growth through a combination of pricing and product performance. Altria Group MO reported a 10.8% rise in net price realization for combustibles, which supported operating income growth despite steep volume declines. Yet, MO is facing consumer pressure, with many smokers trading down to discount brands, limiting pricing flexibility. In oral nicotine, Altria Group's on! posted 18% shipment growth alongside higher retail prices, but category competition and cost-conscious behavior remain visible Point Brands TPB saw explosive growth in its modern oral segment, with pouch sales increasing nearly tenfold year over year. However, this growth came with mix-driven margin pressure. Turning Point Brands' gross margin declined 220 basis points and it acknowledged the need for further investment to scale brands and improve profitability. With rising freight and tariff costs also in play, Turning Point Brands' pricing power remains limited without additional volume leverage. Shares of Philip Morris have gained 4.9% in the past month compared with the industry's growth of 5.1%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, PM trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 23.19X, up from the industry's average of 15.64X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PM's 2025 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 13.7%, whereas its 2026 earnings estimate indicates a year-over-year uptick of 11.7%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research PM stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Altria Group, Inc. (MO) : Free Stock Analysis Report Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) : Free Stock Analysis Report Turning Point Brands, Inc. (TPB) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Guardian
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals
Enzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance. Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea's head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. 'I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,' he said. 'I didn't speak with him since that time. 'To be honest, I didn't see the news. They communicated to me last night. 'The last time I spoke with Misha he was quite good. I didn't see him worried or at least I didn't see him not good. Since that day I didn't speak with him, so I don't know how he is now. But for sure in the next days and weeks we are going to have direct contact with him.' Mudryk has not played since November and was provisionally suspended the following month after producing a positive A sample. It is believed the banned performance-enhancing substance meldonium was found in his system. 'Misha is a Chelsea player,' Maresca said. 'Until he's not a Chelsea player, I will trust all the Chelsea players. It's not just about Misha. It is in general.' Maresca said Chelsea would sign a winger regardless of the outcome of Mudryk's case. They are keen on Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens and have made an inquiry for Lyon's Malick Fofana. 'We had already one entire season almost without Misha,' Maresca said. 'We're going to decide to go for a winger not because of Misha. It's something quite clear that it's a position that we need to improve.' Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Chelsea face Flamengo in scorching conditions in Philadelphia in their second game in the Club World Cup on Friday. The Brazilian champions are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and have signed the former Chelsea midfielder Jorginho from Arsenal.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May
Enzo Maresca said he will be in contact with Mykhailo Mudryk soon. Enzo Maresca said he will be in contact with Mykhailo Mudryk soon. Photograph: Emilee Chinn/Fifa/Getty Images Enzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance. Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea's head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. 'I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,' he said. 'I didn't speak with him since that time. Advertisement Related: Chelsea make Gittens top target and keep Kudus and João Pedro in sights 'To be honest, I didn't see the news. They communicated to me last night. 'The last time I spoke with Misha he was quite good. I didn't see him worried or at least I didn't see him not good. Since that day I didn't speak with him, so I don't know how he is now. But for sure in the next days and weeks we are going to have direct contact with him.' Mudryk has not played since November and was provisionally suspended the following month after producing a positive A sample. It is believed the banned performance-enhancing substance meldonium was found in his system. Advertisement 'Misha is a Chelsea player,' Maresca said. 'Until he's not a Chelsea player, I will trust all the Chelsea players. It's not just about Misha. It is in general.' Maresca said Chelsea would sign a winger regardless of the outcome of Mudryk's case. They are keen on Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens and have made a inquiry for Lyon's Malick Fofana. 'We had already one entire season almost without Misha,' Maresca said. 'We're going to decide to go for a winger not because of Misha. It's something quite clear that it's a position that we need to improve.' Chelsea face Flamengo in scorching conditions in Philadelphia in their second game in the Club World Cup on Friday. The Brazilian champions are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and have signed the former Chelsea midfielder Jorginho from Arsenal.
