Ajman, UAE, August 2024 – Marking a major milestone, Thumbay Group celebrates 26 years of prosperous business operations in the United Arab Emirates this August 2024. Founded by Dr. Thumbay Moideen in 1997, the group has grown into a major force in the UAE’s healthcare and medical education sectors, with Gulf Medical University as its flagship venture. Through consistent innovation, high standards of quality, and a dedication to community betterment, Thumbay Group has expanded across diverse industries over the years.
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M42’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre leads the way in diabetes innovation and research
- Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) recognised for its research excellence with ninestudies published in prestigious international journals in 2024
- ICLDC research has identified a new potential biomarker for predicting Type 2 diabetes and its complications
- ICLDC designated as an ‘Active Research Site’ by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi for its dedication to medical research excellence

Dr. Nader Lessan, Consultant Endocrinologist and Clinical Lead for Research at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre,
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; August14, 2024:Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), part of the M42 group, announces a series of significant achievements in diabetes treatment and research. This year, nine ICLDC-authored research has been published in high-impact peer-reviewed international journals ,solidifying its status as a global leader in diabetes research.
Continue reading M42’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre leads the way in diabetes innovation and researchOver 5,000 Participants Ready to Transform their Lives through RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024
97% of all participants have an HbA1C level above 5.7%
81% registered contestants are either obese or overweight
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – August 14, 2024 – The 3rd edition of the RAK Diabetes Challenge, organized by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health and Prevention – Ras Al Khaimah (MOHAP-RAK), has successfully completed its registration phase, with an overwhelming response of over 5,000 participants. This impressive turnout highlights the growing commitment to combating diabetes and improving public health across the UAE and the wider region.

M42’s leading fertility and maternity experts announce integrated care initiative for new and prospective parents
- HealthPlus Fertility & Women’s Health Center and Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children unveil a unique and holistic referral program, enhancingparental support
- Both prestigious institutions integrate medical expertise with compassionate care to support patients throughout their parenthood journey
- Facilities ensure comprehensive support from prenatal to postnatal care
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;August 13, 2024:In a move toensure world-class healthcare is seamlessly available for prospective and new parents across the M42group, HealthPlus Fertility & Women’s Health Center has launched a comprehensive referral program in collaboration withDanat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children.Thisinitiativeaims to elevate community health by providingaccess to specialized and quality care through a holistic, all-encompassing approach.
Continue reading M42’s leading fertility and maternity experts announce integrated care initiative for new and prospective parentsLife-Changing Breakthrough: Revolutionary Procedure Ends Years of Debilitating Pain and Bleeding for 34-Year-Old Patient
- Despite having undergone a traditional hemorrhoidectomy four years prior, the 34-year-old patient still endured excruciating anal discomfort, swelling, and bleeding for months.
- The endovascular embolization of the superior rectal artery is the first case of a patient receiving this innovative minimally invasive surgery in the Middle East and Africa region

Dr. Khaldoun Ghareb, specialising in anorectal disorders,
Dubai, UAE –August 07, 2024:Medcare Hospital Al Safa successfully treated a patient with complex recurrent stage III haemorrhoids using an innovative minimal invasive procedure. Despite undergoing a previous surgical procedure, the patient endured years of pain, bleeding and other debilitating symptoms that severely impacted his quality of life. Dr. Saher Arour, Consultant Vascular Surgeon at Medcare Hospital, described this novel treatment – endovascular embolization of the superior rectal artery – as the first of its type in the Middle East and Africa region.

Vascular surgeon, Dr. Saher Arour
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