Ajman Ruler urges graduates to continue specialised studies, promises support

Ajman - He was speaking at The Gulf Medical University's 13th convocation ceremony

His Highness Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, UAE, and Ruler of Ajman has urged the Gulf Medical University graduates to continue their specialised studies.

Promising full support to the top Emirati graduates on the sidelines of the 13th convocation ceremony held in Ajman late on Wednesday, he said, "You are a source of happiness and honour to your country. Keep it up, and we shall always support you."

Meanwhile, H.H. Shaikh Humaid conferred the graduation certificates to 107 students, including 54 MBBS, 18 dentistry, 17 pharmacy, 16 physiotherapy, one each for clinical pathology and public health courses

H.H. Shaikh Humaid said the event is a strong indicator that each student present here was determined to reach their educational goals, irrespective of the obstacles they face.

"With hard work and perseverance, they all found solutions, fought challenges and got it done. Your achievements and dedication is impressive. We hope the knowledge you have received at GMU will help the society and nation through your work."

Thumbay Moideen, Founder President, Board of Governors, Gulf Medical University (GMU) said they had always believed that access to good education would be the building blocks to a brighter future.

"The university, including its faculty and staff, all hold a very near and dear place in their heart and always will for the students. We wish you continued success and encourage you to make GMU everywhere proud."

The Provost of GMU, Prof. Gita Ashok Raj, said the outgoing students belonged to 27 different countries: UAE (11), GCC (5), and Other Arab nations (14), Asia (40), Africa (21), Canada (6), USA (7), UK (1), New Zealand (1) and Sweden (1).

"Thirty one graduates from GMU successfully completed their summer training program in both local and 29 centers abroad in UK, USA, Canada, Hungary, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar and India."

Recently, the university launched the 'GMU Startup Lab', which will support aspiring medical entrepreneurs to transform their business ideas into reality. The program will provide mentoring and support to GMU's alumni and students through various workshops, referrals and financial pooling.

• Ajman