Thumbay Moideen

Thumbay Moideen

Thumbay Moideen
Born (1957-03-23) 23 March 1957
Thumbay,
Mangalore,
Karnataka, India
Nationality Indian
Occupation Founder President of Thumbay Group
Net worth IncreaseUS$ 1.8 billion (2016)
Religion Islam
Spouse(s) Zohra Moideen
Children Akbar Moideen Thumbay
Akram Moideen Thumbay
[1]

Thumbay Moideen is the Founder and President of Thumbay Group, a multinational conglomerate headquartered at DIFC - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).[2]

Early years

Moideen was born on 23 March 1957 in Mangalore, Karnataka, India to Ahamed Hajee Mohiudeen and his wife Bee Fathima Ahmed Hajee. A third generation entrepreneur from a well-known business family from Mangalore, at age of 21 years Moideen took over the reins of the business house established by his father.[3]

Career

Moideen brought the family business to the Persian Gulf with the launch of the Thumbay Group, UAE (United Arab Emirates) in 1997. He was the first expatriate to be invited by the rulers of Ajman to start a medical college in the UAE.[2] Thus, the Gulf Medical University was established, which ultimately became a destination for medical education for students from over 73 countries.[4][5]

Starting with the establishment of Thumbay Group in 1997, he set up business operations in 13 sectors over the course of 16 years. Today, the Group has developed into a business conglomerate with diversified interests in hospitals, medical centres, diagnostic centres, healthclubs, pharmacies, retail outlets, coffee shops and nutrition stores spread out across the UAE. The organisation employs more than 3,000 employees in the UAE.[6] In 2013, Thumbay Group was listed at number 44 among the "Top 100 Making an Impact in the Arab World" by Forbes Middle East.[7]

Organisation and community leadership

Moideen is the Chief Patron of the Ajman Indian Association, Indian Business Council – Ajman, Beary’s Association – Dubai, and Karnataka Sangha – Sharjah. He is also the president of the Asian Hospital Federation – UAE region, member of the International Hospital Federation, Ferney Voltaire, France (Greater Geneva Area), and member of the International Association of University Presidents.[8]

Awards and Recognitions

Moideen (right) receiving Forbes ME 'Top 100 Indian Leaders in the UAE' special award for his contribution in the field of healthcare from H.E. Dr.Shashi Tharoor, Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Government of India (left) and Dr. Nasser Bin Aqeel Al Tayyar, President of Arab Publisher House, UAE(centre)

Moideen has received several awards such as the 4th Asian Leadership Award (2014),[9] award for outstanding contribution to Education at World Chancellor Congress in Mumbai, India (2014),[10] Emirates Business Ambassador Award 2014,[11] NGI Excellence Award 2012 at the Global Indian Business Meet (GIBM) New York,[12] CEO of the Year – Education Award 2012 by the ITP Publishing Group UAE,[13] Mayura Award for achievements in the field of medical education and healthcare by Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, Achievement in the field of Medical Education and Healthcare awarded by H.H Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman – UAE, Honorary Fellowship of International Medical Science Academy (IMSA),[14] Indian Innovator Award, Entrepreneur of the Year 2015.[15][16]

He has been featured in various lists such as "Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World” by Forbes Middle East Magazine – twice; in 2014 & 2015,[17][18] Arabian Business 50 Richest Indians in the GCC by Arabian Business Magazine, published by ITP Publishing Group – for four consecutive years in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016[19][20] Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Indian Leaders in the UAE"[21] and Top 100 [Companies] making an impact in the Arab World,[7] Top 100 most influential Indians in the Middle East for three consecutive years in 2010, 2011, 2012 as well as in 2014 by Arabian Business Magazine.[22] A Special Report of Gulf News Focus featured him among the influential Indians in the UAE.[23] He was also featured in the cover story of International Indian Magazine’s April 2011 issue,[24] in addition to being honored at the House of Lords, UK for invaluable contributions in the fields of Healthcare and Medical Education.[25][26] He was featured on the cover of the February 2016 issue of Forbes Middle East.[27]

Moideen has been a speaker at various conferences and seminars held in America, Europe, Middle East and the Indian subcontinent,[28] in prestigious programs like the Emirates NBD Global Business Series - Dubai,[29] the 1st International Conference on 'Cooperation in Higher Education within the EURAS' held under the auspices of the Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) - Istanbul,[30] the Vibrant Business Summit - Gandhinagar,[31] the 7th Annual Higher Education Summit Asia – Singapore,[32] World Bank – Washington,[33] the International Association of Universities President (IAUP) - Tokyo[34] etc.[35]

Thumbay Foundation

Thumbay Foundation is a charitable trust which supports charitable activities in healthcare & education through scholarships, grants, bursaries, awards, fellowships, endowments, donations and other forms of financial assistance to students pursuing any level of education or training in any educational or training institutions or establishments or otherwise in such manner as may be decided by the Foundation.[36]

Family

Moideen is married to Zohra Moideen and has two sons, Akbar Moideen Thumbay and Akram Moideen Thumbay. Akbar manages Thumbay Group’s hospitals as the Vice President of the healthcare division, while Akram manages the construction & renovation division as its Director-Operations. Akbar is married to Nousheen Salma, who is in charge of handling the editorial and design advice of ‘Health’ magazine, Thumbay Group’s health and lifestyle publication. Akbar and Nousheen have two sons, Ahmed Akbar Thumbay and Omar Akbar Thumbay.[37][38]

References

  1. ↑ Unadkat, Vignesh. "Mr. Thumbay Moideen Mangalorean Star April, 2020". Mangalorean.com.
  2. 1 2 "Thumbay Moideen". wcrcleaders.com. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
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  4. ↑ "Gulf Medical University Holds 7th Annual Scientific Meeting". Gulf News 24/7. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  5. ↑ "Ajman with a plan". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  6. ↑ "Thumbay group named as the Emirates Business Ambassador for healthcare and education – THUMBAY Group News". www.thumbay.com. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
  7. 1 2 "Top 100 Making an Impact in the Arab World". Forbes Middle East. Forbes. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
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  9. ↑ ":: Asian Leadership Awards ::". www.asianleadershipawards.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  10. ↑ "Thumbay Moideen gets award for education at Mumbai World Congress". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  11. ↑ "Thumbay Group named as Emirates Business Ambassador for Healthcare and Education - AMEInfo". Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  12. ↑ "GIBM 2012" (PDF). gibm2012.org.
  13. ↑ "CEO Middle East Awards 2012". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  14. ↑ "Ajman: Thumbay Moideen Conferred Honorary Fellowship of Int'l Medical Science Academy". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  15. ↑ Staff, Entrepreneur Middle East. "The Recap: Indian Innovator Awards 2015". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  16. ↑ "Thumbay Moideen Wins the Indian Innovator Award, Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 - Zawya". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
  17. ↑ Team, Forbes. "Top Indian leaders in the Arab World 2014  : Top Owners | Forbes Middle East". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  18. ↑ Team, Forbes. "Thumbay Moideen - Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World 2015". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  19. ↑ "REVEALED: 50 Richest Indians in the GCC 2016". Arabian Business. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  20. ↑ "50 Richest Indians in the GCC". arabianbusiness.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
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  22. ↑ "The GCC’s 100 Most Powerful Indians 2014". Retrieved 2015-08-29.
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  24. ↑ "Cover story on the personal and profession profile of Mr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Gulf Medical University, Ajman – U.A.E. published in the April, 2011 issue of The International Indian magazine." (pdf). The International Indian 18.2 (2). April 2011. Retrieved 2015-08-29 – via THUMBAY Group News.
  25. ↑ "Moideen Thumbay – Gulf Medical University, Ajman Founder President". dubaidesi.com. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
  26. ↑ "IBP Profile" (pdf). ibpmuae.com.
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  28. ↑ "Ajman: Thumbay Moideen speaks at International Conference in Turkey". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  29. ↑ "Upclose & personal with Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group". SME Magzine,SME News,SME Guide,SME Events... Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  30. ↑ "Mr. Thumbay Moideen speaks at the Ist International Conference On Cooperation in Higher Education within the Eurasian Universities – THUMBAY Group News". www.thumbay.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  31. ↑ "Dream big, top businessman tells entrepreneurs". www.tradearabia.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  32. ↑ "Thumbay Moideen Addresses ‘7th Annual Higher Education Summit Asia’ in Singapore - Mangalorean.com". Mangalorean.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  33. ↑ "GMU President, Thumbay Moideen invited to speak at the IFC – World Bank ‘Education of Health Professionals Conference’ held in Washington D.C. – THUMBAY Group News". www.thumbay.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  34. ↑ "Thumbay Moideen to speak at Trienneal Conference in Tokyo - Udupi Today". www.udupitoday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
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  36. ↑ Group, Thumbay. "Thumbay Foundation | Thumbay Group". www.thumbay.com. Retrieved 2015-08-29.
  37. ↑ "My World: Thumbay Moideen". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
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