UAE, Sept. 23 -- Gulf Medical University welcomed new students at its 2026 White Coat Ceremony today at Thumbay Grounds, taking the university past a milestone that few institutions anywhere can claim. With this intake, GMU now has 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 do...