Thumbay Group
{{short description|International business conglomerate}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Thumbay Group
| logo = ThumbayGroupLogo.png
| type = Private company
| industry = Conglomerate
| foundation = 1997
| location = United Arab Emirates
| area_served = Middle East
| key_people = Dr. Thumbay Moideen - Founder President,
Akbar Moideen Thumbay - Vice President Healthcare Division
| homepage = [http://www.thumbay.com Official Website]
}}
Thumbay Group is a UAE-based diversified international business conglomerate, headquartered in DIFC - Dubai, with operations across 20 sectors including education, healthcare, medical research, diagnostics, retail pharmacy, health communications, retail opticals, wellness, nutrition stores, hospitality, real estate, publishing, technology, media, events, medical tourism, trading and marketing, and distribution.
The group is headed by Dr. Thumbay Moideen, who is the Founder and President.{{cite web|last=Thumbay|first=Website| title= Thumbay.com| url=http://www.thumbay.com/boss_profile.php}} Thumbay Group is the owner of Gulf Medical University and chain of Thumbay Hospitals and Clinics.
History
In 1997, Dr. Thumbay Moideen was the first expatriate to be invited by the Rulers of Ajman to start a medical college in the UAE. Thumbay Group's first venture Gulf Medical University was established to meet
the needs of students wishing to pursue higher education in medicine and healthcare sciences. This ultimately became a destination for medical education—not only for local students, but for students from over 75 countries and staff from 25 countries.{{cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=174541|title=Thumbay Group among Forbes ME 'Top 100' in Arab world|publisher= Daijiworld.com |date=2013-05-22 |accessdate=2013-08-23}}
Thumbay Group has set up business operations in 20 sectors, since 1998. Today, the Group has developed interests in education, hospitals, medical centers, diagnostic centers, health clubs, pharmacies, retail outlets, coffee shops, and nutrition stores spread out across the Emirates and in India.
Thumbay Group is listed among the “Top 100 Companies making an impact in the Arab World” by Forbes Middle East.{{Cite news|url=http://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/en/list/top-100-making-an-impact-in-the-arab-world/item/44/|title=Top 100 Making An Impact In The Arab World - Forbes Middle East|last=tribe|work=Forbes Middle East|access-date=2017-05-29|language=en-US}}
Brands
Thumbay Group also owns the following Business Enterprises:{{cite web|url=http://www.thumbay.com/business-sectors|title=Centres of Excellence |date=July 2013 |accessdate=2013-12-18}}
- Gulf Medical University: The flagship project of Thumbay Group, the University caters to students of 75 nationalities and offers courses in medicine and healthcare ranging from Bachelor's to Masters, from short term to online courses.{{Cite web|url=http://www.gmu.ac.ae/|title=Gulf Medical University - UAE {{!}} MBBS, BBMS, DMD, Pharm.D, BPT & BHS|website=Gulf Medical University|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Hospital: A network of academic hospitals in Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah & Fujairah in the UAE and in Hyderabad, India.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thumbayhospital.com/|title=Thumbay Hospital-The Best Treatment in UAE|website=www.thumbayhospital.com|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Clinic: Chain of family clinics. Presently located at Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah, in addition to the recently opened Thumbay Clinic ELITE at Ajman.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thumbayclinic.com/|title=Thumbay Clinic – Your Family Clinic {{!}} Dubai {{!}} Sharjah {{!}} Ajman {{!}} UAQ {{!}} RAK {{!}} UAE|website=www.thumbayclinic.com|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Pharmacy: Chain of pharmacies with multiple branches in Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain & Hyderabad.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thumbaypharmacy.com/|title=Thumbay Pharmacy - Your Family Pharmacy {{!}} UAE|website=Thumbay Pharmacy|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Nutri Plus Vita Store: A chain of nutrition stores with presence in Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah and Dubai.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nutriplusvita.com/|title=Nutri Plus Vita Store - UAE {{!}} Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah and Dubai|website=www.nutriplusvita.com|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Zo & Mo Opticals: A chain of optical shops in Ajman, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah.{{Cite web|url=http://www.zoandmo.com/|title=ZO&MO Opticals- Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Fujairah, UAE|website=ZO&MO Opticals|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- The Flower Shoppe: Floral Shop in Ajman.{{Cite web|url=http://www.flowershoppe.ae/|title=The Flower Shoppe{{!}} coming soon|website=www.flowershoppe.ae|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Medical Tourism:Promotes Thumbay Group’s healthcare services to international patients visiting the UAE.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thumbaymedicaltourism.com/|title=Thumbay Medical Tourism-Your Family Health Tourism Partner in UAE|website=www.thumbaymedicaltourism.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Labs: One of the largest networks of CAP-accredited private diagnostic labs in the Middle East region. Branches throughout the UAE as well as in Hyderabad - India.{{Cite web|url=http://thumbaylabs.com/|title=Thumbay Labs|last=www.thumbay.com|website=thumbaylabs.com|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Health Communications Division: assists in the delivery of programs (conferences, workshops, symposia and seminars).{{Cite web|url=http://gmu.ac.ae/hcd/|title=Index of /HCD}}
- Body & Soul Health Clubs & Spas: An International chain of Health Clubs with branches in Ajman, Sharjah and Dubai, including ELITE outlets and kids' gym.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bodyandsoulhealthclub.com/|title=Body & Soul Health Club & Spa {{!}} Ajman {{!}} Dubai {{!}} Sharjah {{!}} UAE|website=Body & Soul|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- HEALTH MAgazine: A BPA-audited bi-monthly, bilingual magazine focusing on health & lifestyle.{{Cite web|url=http://www.healthmagazine.ae/|title=Health Magazine - Health, Fitness, Lifestyle, Beauty, Food, UAE|website=www.healthmagazine.ae|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- The Terrace Restaurant: A multi-cuisine restaurant chain. The HACCP-certified flagship outlet is located in Al Jurf, Ajman.{{Cite web|url=http://www.terracerestaurant.com/|title=The Terrace Restaurant {{!}} Indian - Arabic Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Ajman, Dubai, UAE|website=The Terrace Restaurant|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Blends and Brews Coffee Shoppe: UAE-born signature coffee shop outlets with outlets across the UAE and in Hyderabad, India.{{Cite web|url=http://www.blendsandbrews.com/|title=Blends And Brews|website=Blends And Brews|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Marketing and Distribution Company (TMDC): Partners with healthcare product manufacturers, fashion brands, educational product suppliers to distribute and market their products.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tmdc.ae/|title=Thumbay Marketing and Distribution Company {{!}} Global Trading Partner {{!}} UAE|website=www.tmdc.ae|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Builders: One of the largest real estate companies in the Northern Emirates, UAE.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thumbaybuilders.com/|title=Thumbay Builders {{!}} Construction {{!}} Renovation {{!}} Maintenance {{!}} UAE|website=Thumbay Builders|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Media: Media provider.{{Cite web|url=http://thumbaymedia.com/|title=Thumbay Media - Innovation {{!}} Ideas {{!}} Communication {{!}} Media Solutions|website=Thumbay Media|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}
- Thumbay Technologies: IT company.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thumbaytechnologies.com/|title=Thumbay Technologies - Innovative Solutions|website=Thumbay Technologies|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-29}}