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Gulf Medical University welcomed new students at its White Coat Ceremony 2026 today at Thumbay Grounds, taking the university past a milestone that few institutions anywhere can claim. With this intake, GMU has now students from 115 nationalities since its founding. Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, was Chief Guest for the morning and midday ceremonies, with Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, presiding. Addressing the new students, Dr. Moideen said, “from the top university in the gulf, Now we are one of the finest medical universities in the world” Prof. Venkatramana reminded the cohort that the ceremony marks a beginning rather than an achievement. “A white coat does not make anyone a clinician. Years of asking better questions do,” he said. “What we ask of this batch is simple. Stay curious, stay honest about what you do not yet know, and never let the science get ahead of the kindness.” Students of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Anesthesia Technology, Medical Imaging Sciences, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Optometry, Healthcare Management and AI in Healthcare took their oath. Also students of the Doctor of Medicine, Graduate Entry MD, Biomedical Science and the Thumbay International Pathway Program followed. Families who could not travel to Ajman watched the proceedings on a live telecast. Dr.

MENA buyers among international visitor targets
Interest in the 2026 fair is already reflected in stand sales. Around 3 months before the opening, 90% of exhibition space had been sold, while organizers expect 80,000 domestic and international visitors.
Visitor outreach is focused on Germany, Belgium, Greece, Romania, France, Italy and Poland, alongside the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The four MENA markets are part of the fair’s wider effort to attract professional buyers from different regions to Istanbul. The country mix gives the event a regional dimension spanning Europe and MENA.

British nationals ranked first in Betterhomes’ Dubai transaction data for March and April 2026, ahead of Indian, Australian and Egyptian buyers. While such rankings show the prominence of British demand, wider research provides another layer by examining buyer intentions and spending power. Knight Frank’s Destination Dubai 2025 research, conducted with YouGov among 387 high-net-worth individuals across the UK, India, Saudi Arabia and East Asia, found that 74% of British high-net-worth respondents considering a UAE property acquisition named Dubai as their preferred emirate. British respondents allocated an average potential property budget of US$30.3 million.

The BRICS+ Fashion Summit attracts companies from around the world: it is a unique event focused on growing markets, helping them connect with each other, exchange knowledge and experience, develop businesses and cultural projects in new markets, and collectively strengthen their influence in the industry. Middle Eastern fashion has a particularly strong presence at the Summit, evolving at the intersection of centuries-old craftsmanship traditions and a new generation of consumers who increasingly value meaning and authenticity. Meanwhile, modest fashion has long been a distinct segment of the global industry with a multi-billion-dollar market value. The business side of the event goes beyond the forum stages – organizers create opportunities for informal networking and help participants arrange meetings and establish connections, which are among the key reasons participants attend such platforms.

The agreement, signed in Taicang, China, establishes a long-term technology partnership with contractual capacity to supply up to 10,000 humanoid robots per year over the five-year term, subject to adjustment based on project progress, technical validation, and the expansion of commercial applications.

University students across the UAE are invited to take part in the second edition of the School of Cyber Defense Competition 2026, organized by Tech Firm Technology LLC in collaboration with the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC). The competition will culminate in a live final on 18 September 2026 at GISEC Global, Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, where the top five teams will present and defend their solutions before an expert judging panel and compete for the top three positions, with a total prize pool of AED 20,000.

Students pursuing the Thumbay International pathway MD Program will also benefit from the newly launched Thumbay–UMFST International Residency Pathway, developed in collaboration with the George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu Mureș (UMFST), a leading Romanian public university. Eligible MD graduates of the Thumbay International Pathway Program will receive priority consideration for this residency pathway, creating a guided route from pre-clinical education in Ajman to medical specialisation in Europe.

TCL, one of the leading consumer electronics brands in the world, has officially launched the VoxIN JetMax Air Conditioner in the UAE, a premium split AC system developed specifically for the extreme heat conditions of the Gulf. The UAE presents some of the most demanding conditions for home air conditioning anywhere in the world, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 45°C. The VoxIN JetMax is engineered with TCL’s Dual Jet Compressor technology, capable of cooling a room from 35°C to 18°C in just 30 seconds. Additionally, the system integrates TCL’s AI energy-saving technology to maintain comfort while reducing unnecessary consumption, making it an intelligent and efficient choice for UAE households.

Restaurant operator Papa Johns announced a major commercial partnership on Wednesday as Papa Johns teams up with Disney and Pixar for the release of Toy Story 5 across global markets. The promotional initiative marks the first time in the history of the animated film franchise that a major pizza delivery brand has secured an official partnership for a theatrical movie release. Designed to align with the upcoming worldwide premiere of the film on June 19, the joint campaign introduces specialized menu offerings, limited-edition merchandise drops, immersive experiential pop-up locations, and custom animation created specifically for international audiences.

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