Dubai: Following its official certification as a Great Place to Work® in the UAE (2025–2026), the Thumbay Group has announced the launch of Thumbay Cares, a comprehensive well-being programme designed to enhance the quality of life, professional growth, and long-term security of its workforce. With a diverse team of over 3,000 professionals from 56 nationalities, including more than 500 doctors, the initiative underscores the Group’s strong commitment to building a people-centric organisational culture.
Thumbay Cares is positioned as far more than a conventional employee benefits scheme. It brings together healthcare, wellness, financial protection, education, recognition, and leadership development into a single, unified framework. Through this initiative, the Thumbay Group strengthens its standing not only as a leader in healthcare and education, but also as one of the region’s most employee-focused organisations, where care, culture, and career growth are intrinsically linked.
A vision rooted in people-first leadership
The programme has been introduced under the vision of Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of the Thumbay Group, who has consistently emphasised that sustainable institutions are built by investing deeply in their people. Thumbay Cares reflects this philosophy by addressing the real-life needs of employees, extending support beyond the workplace and into all dimensions of personal and professional life.
Speaking on the launch, Dr Thumbay Moideen said that the Great Place to Work recognition was a proud milestone because it reflected the lived experience of employees. He noted that Thumbay Cares takes this commitment further by ensuring that every team member feels supported in health, growth, and life, adding that when people feel valued and secure, excellence follows naturally.
Comprehensive healthcare and wellness support
A key pillar of Thumbay Cares is its strong focus on preventive healthcare and holistic wellness. Under the programme, team members receive access to free medical check-ups at Thumbay Healthcare and free blood tests at Thumbay Labs. All employees are covered by free health insurance, along with life insurance and workmen’s compensation insurance.
To promote fitness and overall well-being, the programme includes quarterly body composition analysis conducted by Body & Soul Health Club, along with free health club membership and complimentary grooming and wellness services at Body & Soul Health Club and Spa. These measures ensure that health and fitness become an integral part of daily life rather than occasional benefits.
Education, growth, and leadership development
Thumbay Cares extends its impact beyond individual employees to their families and future generations. The Group has introduced merit-based scholarships for the children of team members at Gulf Medical University, reinforcing its commitment to education and opportunity.
In addition, team members gain access to free next-generation leadership training through Thumbay College of Management and specialised programmes in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. These initiatives are designed to create clear pathways for skill development, career progression, and leadership roles within the Thumbay ecosystem.
Recognition, rewards, and long-term value
The programme also places strong emphasis on recognising contribution and loyalty. Performance-based rewards and incentives, yearly bonus programmes, and exclusive benefits for long-serving employees form a core part of Thumbay Cares. Team members are also entitled to subsidised rates across various Thumbay Group outlets, adding tangible long-term value to their association with the organisation.
By aligning rewards with performance and commitment, the programme seeks to foster a culture where employees feel respected, motivated, and encouraged to build lasting careers within the organisation.
Strengthening culture through care and commitment
With the launch of Thumbay Cares, the Thumbay Group reinforces its belief that organisational excellence is rooted in the well-being and empowerment of its people. The programme represents a holistic, structured approach to employee welfare, combining health, education, recognition, and security into a single vision.
As Thumbay Group continues to expand its footprint across healthcare, education, and allied sectors, Thumbay Cares stands as a defining initiative that places team members at the heart of its growth story, ensuring that success is shared, sustainable, and deeply human.