News DeskAjman, Fujairah, UAE – The Thumbay Healthcare network in the UAE ushered in the New Year with double joy, celebrating the safe deliveries of two healthy newborns at its hospitals in Ajman and Fujairah, bringing immense happiness to families from different corners of the world.
In a heartwarming start to the year, Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman witnessed the birth of a baby girl in the early hours. Born at 2:41 a.m. to Nigerian nationals Kafayat Uyomide, 36, and her 29-year-old husband, the newborn weighed a healthy 3.27 kilograms. The couple, welcoming their first child, were brimming with elation.
“I am very happy; I cannot explain my joy. This is my first baby,” shared the new mother, her sentiments capturing the profound moment. Hospital authorities confirmed that both mother and her daughter, recorded as Baby of Kafayat, are in excellent health and receiving comprehensive postnatal care.
Simultaneously, at Thumbay Hospital in Fujairah, the first minute of January 1, 2026, was marked by the arrival of a bouncing baby boy. Born precisely at midnight to an Indian family, the son of Aswathy Krishnan entered the world weighing a robust 4.26 kg, delivered via Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS).
Medical staff reported that the procedure was successful, and both the infant and his mother are in prime condition. They are currently under dedicated neonatal and postnatal observation at the hospital’s specialized care unit.
A spokesperson for Thumbay Healthcare extended warm congratulations to both families on these momentous occasions. The group reiterated its steadfast commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, and high-quality maternity and neonatal services across all its facilities in the Emirates.
“These beautiful events highlight not just the beginning of new lives, but also the trust that our diverse international community places in UAE healthcare,” the spokesperson added. The births underscore the nation’s role as a hub of medical excellence and a melting pot of cultures where families from across the globe build their futures.
