Owner of Gulf Medical University and the Thumbay hospitals chain, Thumbay Group is an international business conglomerate excelling in various fields of social and business endeavours.
FACTOIDS
- Thumbay’s hospital network is the only private teaching hospital in the UAE
- Accrediated by Joint Commission International, Thumbay hospitals are the only regional centres for advanced surgical training
- In May 2013, Thumbay Group was listed amongst the ‘Top 100 Making an Impact in the Arab World’, compiled by Forbes Middle East
BLAZE TO BRILLIANCE
Established in 1998 and based in Ajman, UAE, Thumbay Group has diversified its operations in education, healthcare, medical research, diagnostics, retail pharmacy, health communication, retail optical, wellness, nutrition stores, hospitality, real estate, publishing, trading and marketing & distribution.
An academic and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Thumbay Group derives its strength from an empowered and loyal employee group exceeding 2,200 people. The group encompasses Gulf Medical University, GMC Hospital and Research Centre, Gulf Medical Centre and GMC Pharmacies in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah.
FAITH FACTOR
One of the largest healthcare providers in the region, Thumbay hospitals focus on education, healthcare and research. Aiming to become a leading network of academic healthcare centres, Thumbay hospitals provide high-quality patientcentric speciality healthcare services to the community along with medical research opportunities and clinical training.
ENGAGEMENT THAT ENTHRALS
The Thumbay hospital network’s units work together to coordinate and deliver a broad spectrum of services to the community. Planning to build 15 hospitals, 25 clinics, 100 pharmacies and 15 laboratories in the next few years, Thumbay hospitals are on a constant growth path.
Over the last one year, Thumbay hospitals have taken several branding and marketing activities to enhance the visibility, recall and acceptability of the brand. They include organising 50 medical camps, four blood donation camps, two mega health camps, 12 corporate screening camps and health awareness seminars.
The Thumbay Group operates a reputed pharmacy chain, diagnostic centres, multibrand retail outlets, world class wellness centres, a chain of coffee shops and popular health & lifestyle publications etc.
INNOVEDGE
As of now, the Thumbay hospitals network is the only private teaching hospital in the UAE, contributing to the country’s vision to become a global centre for excellence in healthcare delivery.
Accrediated by Joint Commission International, Thumbay hospitals are the only regional centres for advanced surgical training. Joining the prestigious AAHCI, it has also been recognised as the ‘Best Medical Tourism Provider’ in the Middle East by New Economy.
BRAND PROMISE
Ensuring patient safety, efficient care and cost effective services, the hospitals provide high quality of service through benchmarking and continual improvement. In May 2013, Thumbay Group was listed amongst the ‘Top 100 Making an Impact in the Arab World’, compiled by Forbes Middle East.
