25 September 2026 01:19 AM |
Last updated: 25 September 01:21 2026
Summary
Gulf Medical University welcomes its new students at the 2026 White Coat Ceremony, featuring a diversity of 115 nationalities and esteemed guests, including veterinary medicine representatives.
Yesterday, Gulf Medical University extended a warm welcome to its new cohort during the 2026 White Coat Ceremony held at Thanyah Thumbi Grounds within the university campus. This event marked a significant achievement, as the new students represent a remarkable 115 nationalities—the highest diversity level recorded in the university’s history.
The ceremony was presided over by Professor Manda Venkataramana, the Director of the university, and esteemed guest Dr. Thumbi Mohiuddin, the founder and president of Thumbi Group, who attended the event in support of the new students. The ceremony was structured into two sessions, one in the morning and the other at noon.
Special recognition was given during the event to Dr. Kalthum Ali Kiyaf, Director of Animal Health and Development at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in the UAE, who joined as an honourary guest to present the white coats to the aspiring veterinary medicine students.