Thumbay Medicity welcomed His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, to its Ajman campus for a visit focused on healthcare, medical education, and research. The Minister was received by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, along with senior academic and healthcare leaders.
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During the visit, His Excellency toured Gulf Medical University and Thumbay’s academic hospitals, exploring the institution’s integrated approach to education, patient care, and research. Discussions highlighted the role of private healthcare and educational institutions in supporting the UAE’s knowledge economy, advancing medical innovation, and attracting international talent and investment.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen said “It is an honour to welcome His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to Thumbay Medicity. When we established Gulf Medical University in 1998, our goal was to build something that would serve the UAE for generations. A visit like this affirms that the work of educating healthcare professionals and investing in medical research is part of the nation’s wider economic journey.”
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The visit underscored the growing importance of healthcare, education, and life sciences in the UAE’s economic diversification strategy, while recognizing Thumbay Medicity’s contribution to developing future healthcare professionals and strengthening the nation’s research ecosystem.


