Thumbay College hosts International Seminar on camel sciences, honours 12 veterinary leaders

Ajman, UAE: Thumbay College of Veterinary Medicine and Gulf Medical University organised an international seminar on camel sciences at Thumbay Medicity on October 17, bringing together scientists, veterinarians and industry representatives to discuss camel health, reproduction, surgery and rehabilitation.

The seminar, titled Advances in Camel Sciences, was organised in collaboration with Dubai Camel Hospital and Dubai Camel Reproduction Center. It was attended by Chief Guest Sheikh Dr Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler's Court, Ajman, and Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group.

The discussions covered developments in camel healthcare, with clinicians, researchers, reproduction specialists, surgeons and rehabilitation experts sharing their work and experience. The seminar also provided an opportunity for students and early-career veterinarians to engage with professionals in the field.

Twelve individuals from government, research laboratories, camel and equine hospitals, industry, law enforcement and academia were honoured for their contributions to veterinary science and animal health in the UAE and elsewhere.

Participants were also given a preview of the new Thumbay Veterinary Hospital, which is currently under construction.

The college announced that it would host AnimalProfi, an international veterinary conference on companion animal medicine, on November 10 and 11, 2026. The event will be organised in collaboration with Gulf Medical University, Nita-Farm, GOZL UAE & Oman and Zooinform.

Two Equine Skills certificate courses have also been announced in collaboration with Dubai Equine Hospital. Equi-Aid will focus on equine emergency first aid and stabilisation, while Hoof-Pro will cover practical equine farriery and hoof care.