GMU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program receives CAA
initial approval
(AJMAN) - Thumbay Group has entered a defining new phase in its
legacy of innovation in
education and healthcare. It
has unveiled a dedicated
veterinary ecosystem and
academic pathway that
cements its commitment to
the One Health philosophy-a
world where human health,
animal well-being, and
environmental sustainability
are deeply connected.
This move responds to a
rapidly growing need in the
region. With increasing pet
ownership, livestock health
demands, food security
priorities, and global
disease-prevention
awareness, the UAE stands at
a strategic crossroads in
veterinary development.
Thumbay Group is stepping
into that space boldly,
building clinical, academic,
and research capabilities
that serve the nation and
its ambitions.
Announcing the new
initiatives, Dr.
Thumbay Moideen, Founder
President of Thumbay Group,
shared plans that reflect
both scale and intent.
“Thumbay Veterinary Clinic
is already open in Muwaileh,
Sharjah. Construction for
Thumbay Veterinary Hospital
in Thumbay Medicity is set
to commence soon and is
expected to be in operation
by September 2027. Thumbay
Farm for large and small
animals, Thumbay Veterinary
Lab, Thumbay Veterinary
Pharmacy & Thumbay
Veterinary Clinics in Dubai,
Ras Al Khaimah, and the
Thumbay Veterinary Clinical
Skills Lab setup in Dubai
are also being launched and
will be part of the Thumbay
College of Veterinary
Medicine,” he said.
This new chapter is anchored
by the launch of the Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
program under the Thumbay
College of Veterinary
Medicine at Gulf Medical
University (GMU), which
has received initial
approval from CAA
(Commission for Academic
Accreditation, UAE). The
program offers students a
comprehensive,
globally-aligned education
and is supported by an
extensive network of over 30
academic and industry
partnerships. It provides
exposure to advanced
diagnostics, clinical
rotations, research
opportunities, and
international best practices
with a total intake of 60
students per year.
GMU’s veterinary
collaborations span some of
the world's most respected
institutions. Strategic ties
include the Royal Veterinary
College, London, and the Don
State Technical University,
Russia, among others across
Europe, Asia, and the Middle
East. These alliances will
power training pathways,
faculty development,
collaborative research, and
student mobility programs,
enriching the learning
experience with global
insights and real-world
applications.
Reflecting
on the importance of this
milestone, Prof.
Manda Venkatramana,
Chancellor of Gulf Medical
University, noted,
“The launch of Veterinary
Medicine at GMU is a natural
extension of our mission to
prepare the next generation
of healthcare professionals
who serve humanity
holistically. The One Health
approach is no longer
optional; it is a global
necessity. By bringing
veterinary and medical
education under one
ecosystem and strengthening
our global partnerships, we
are building a collaborative
academic environment that
advances research, enhances
public health, and supports
the region’s food and
biosecurity framework.”
This endeavor arrives at
a moment when the world has
learned — more clearly than
ever — how closely linked
human and animal health
truly are. From zoonotic
disease management to food
safety and wildlife
conservation, veterinary
professionals play a central
role in global well-being.
Thumbay Group’s veterinary
initiatives are designed to
address these realities,
preparing graduates who
contribute not only to
clinical practice but also
to the nation’s development
goals and scientific
landscape.
Enquiries
for the new program are
open, and students
interested can submit their
interest by visiting
Thumbay College of
Veterinary Medicine or
by calling the university
for more information.
