{
  "id": 2979565,
  "title": "Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri visits Thumbay Medicity in Ajman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/abdulla-bin-touq-al-marri-visits-thumbay-medicity-in-ajman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:41:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/abdulla-bin-touq-al-marri-visits-thumbay-medicity-in-ajman-1.500650293"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, recently visited Thumbay Medicity in Ajman, highlighting the crucial role of healthcare, medical education and health tourism in the UAE's diversified, knowledge-driven economy. Thumbay Medicity, founded by Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, showcased its comprehensive approach, integrating education, patient care, and research.\n\nAl Marri praised the Thumbay Group for its contribution to the UAE's medical and longevity tourism landscape, noting the institution's role in attracting over 111 countries of students and patients from across the region. The visit included a tour of the Gulf Medical University, the region's leading private medical university, along with Thumbay Medicity's academic hospitals, Thumbay University Hospital, Thumbay Dental Hospital, and Thumbay Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital.\n\nDiscussions centered on the private sector's role in enhancing the UAE's medical and wellness tourism industry, the country's emergence as a global hub for health and wellness, and the influence of institutions like Thumbay Medicity in attracting international patients, students, and investment. Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, expressed pride in the progress made since the establishment of Gulf Medical University in 1998, which now boasts an internationally diverse student body.\n\nThe Minister's visit culminated with a tour of Thumbay Medicity's research and innovation facilities, where Al Marri learned about key projects and initiatives, and engaged with faculty, clinicians, and students about their experiences in the university's educational and research environment.",
  "summary": "Thumbay Medicity was honoured to welcome Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, to its Ajman campus. The visit underscores the growing importance of healthcare, medical education and health tourism as key pillars of the UAE’s diversified, knowledge-driven economy. Al Marri was received by Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, alongside Akbar Moideen Thumbay,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}