Community Leaders Come Together to Celebrate 28-Years of Thumbay Group’s Legacy in the UAE
Event also honors Mr. Mohammed Meeran and Dr. B. K. Yusuf with Lifetime Achievement
Awards for their outstanding contributions
Sharjah, UAE — The Karnataka community in the UAE gathered on Saturday, 6 December
2025, at Thumbay Villa, Sharjah, for an evening that blended celebration, culture, and heartfelt
recognition, as Thumbay Group marked 28 years of its remarkable journey in the UAE. The
gathering spotlighted shared achievements and honored two distinguished leaders whose
service has shaped both business and community life in the region.
The program began with a visual presentation tracing Thumbay Group’s growth under the
leadership of Dr. Thumbay Moideen. In his welcome address, he reflected on the Group’s
evolution into a globally respected institution in education, healthcare, and research. He extended
his gratitude to the UAE leadership and the Karnataka diaspora for their unwavering support
throughout this journey.
The evening featured guest addresses from prominent dignitaries, including Shri U. T. Khader,
Hon. Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, who praised the entrepreneurial spirit of
the Indian community in the Gulf; and H.E. Shri Sathish Kumar Sivan, the Consul General of
India to the UAE, who acknowledged Thumbay Group’s role in strengthening bilateral ties and
elevating India’s global presence through excellence in medical education and healthcare
delivery.
Community leaders and well-known personalities, including Dr. Kaup Muhammad, Mr.
Praveen Shetty, Mr. Mohammad Ali Uchil, Mr. Shashidhar Nagarajappa, and Mr.
Hidayath Addoor shared their reflections, each reaffirming the importance of unity and
collective progress.
A key highlight of the celebration was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Awards,
which recognized two respected figures:
Mr. Mohammed Meeran, Chairman of EMCO International and Electric Way, Dubai
Dr. B. K. Yusuf, President, Bearys Cultural Forum
Both honorees were celebrated for their leadership, decades of service, and their role in
uplifting communities across the UAE and beyond. The evening concluded with a vote of thanks,
group photographs, and a networking dinner, allowing guests to reconnect and celebrate a shared
sense of identity, accomplishment, and community pride.
The Community Get-Together not only honored Thumbay Group’s 28-year legacy, but also
underscored the strength of the Karnataka diaspora and the leaders who continue to inspire
through vision, service, and commitment.
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