Ajman,UAE: Thumbay Media, the media and publishing arm of Thumbay Group, has launched Living Gulf, a new bi-monthly lifestyle magazine aimed at executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals living across the Gulf region.

With the addition of the new publication, Thumbay Media has expanded its portfolio to five magazines, making it the first and largest publishing house based in the Northern Emirates.

Expanding a Two-Decade Publishing Legacy

Thumbay Media has been a prominent name in the UAE’s publishing industry for more than two decades. The company’s flagship publication, Health Magazine, has been serving readers for over 28 years and remains one of the country’s longest-running healthcare publications.

The launch of Living Gulf marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, strengthening its presence across health, lifestyle, education, hospitality, and community-focused media segments.

Five Publications Under One Banner

Thumbay Media’s publishing portfolio now comprises:

  • Health Magazine – A trusted healthcare publication with a legacy spanning more than 28 years.
  • Living Gulf – A premium lifestyle and influence magazine catering to the GCC’s expatriate community.
  • Gulf Education – A platform dedicated to schools, universities, and educational institutions.
  • Gulf Pets & Vets – A publication serving veterinarians and pet enthusiasts.
  • Gulf Culinary & Hospitality – Covering trends and developments in food, hospitality, and culinary sectors.

The publications collectively reach readers through both print and digital platforms, offering industry-specific content, rankings, and awards.

Showcasing Life and Success in the Gulf

Living Gulf has been designed as a platform to highlight the people, cultures, experiences, and achievements that shape life across the GCC. The magazine aims to tell stories of ambition, innovation, and meaningful living while celebrating the contributions of expatriate communities in the region.

The publication is available through more than 8,000 distribution points and is supported by its digital platform, LivingGulf.com, along with its social media presence on Instagram through @living_gulf.

Vision to Become the Gulf’s Leading Media Brand

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group, said the journey began 27 years ago with a single publication and has now grown into a diversified media enterprise.

He noted that Thumbay Media’s ambition is to evolve into one of the Gulf region’s strongest publishing and promotional brands, offering services across publishing, public relations, events, branding, and marketing communications.

Inaugural Cover Features Faizal E. Kottikollon

The debut issue of Living Gulf features Dr. Faizal E. Kottikollon, entrepreneur, industrialist, and philanthropist, whose success story reflects the aspirations of many expatriates who have built their lives and careers in the Gulf.

Known for his contributions to industry and philanthropy, Kottikollon’s journey embodies the values of ambition, leadership, and social impact that the magazine seeks to highlight through its editorial content.

Comprehensive Media Services

Beyond publishing, Thumbay Media provides a range of media and communication solutions, including branding, image promotion, public relations, social media management, event organisation, graduation ceremonies, and awards programmes.

The launch of Living Gulf further strengthens Thumbay Media’s position as a leading media organisation in the UAE and reinforces its commitment to delivering high-quality content to diverse audiences across the Gulf region.