Gulf Medical University (GMU) along with DCOM designs, Root Square, and the PaintBrush Art Community, Dubai organised the first-ever fashion show in the region by healthcare heroes. 

 

The event, called Walking Art, is a tribute by the artistic community of the UAE towards our frontline heroes, a statement from the university said.

 

The programme was attended by Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University - the chief guest of the function, along with Dr. Bu Abdullah, Chairman of Bu Abdullah group and Uttam Chand, Consul of Visa and community affairs, Consulate of India, who were the guests of honour.

 

The fashion show started with an opening act by Gulf Medical University Alumni led by Dr. Ramita, with the other participants being Dr. Afrah, Dr. Kajal and Dr. Sandra.

 

The next act was the Fashion Walk performed by Dr. Shanthi and Dr. Dhvanthi alongside the nursing and support staff of Thumbay University Hospital. The doctors, staff members, alumni and students from GMU and Thumbay University Hospital and the Thumbay Group also took part in the event.

 

The final performance was the ‘White Coat Fashion Show’, painted in 27 different designs by the followings artists - Anjini Laitu, Lalita Sharma, Sonal Purhohit, Sughat Priadarshi, Sana Moin Ahmed, Varsha Saju, Rishu Gosain Roy, Jyoti Singhala, Anil Kamble, Afsan Qureshi, Adelina Maria Prabita Rajesh, Mohd Wadood, Ahmed Al Awadi (rukni), Jasmine Rizwi, Anjini, Iti Sethi, Paani Sagar, Akshay Arora, Archana, Anjini, Sonal Madan, Nupu and Shobha Iyer from the PaintBrush Art Community, Dubai.

 

Chancellor Hamdy said: “We are proud to host this event, which is a tribute from the UAE, Gulf Medical University, and the team to the healthcare heroes of the world. Today, our superheroes don’t wear capes, they wear white coats.”

 

“These very talented, selected artists have hand-painted white coats that were showcased by upcoming future doctors, alumni of GMU and Thumbay University Hospital staff members. 

 

"There were a total of 35 models today, all of whom were doctors from Thumbay University Hospital and Gulf Medical University, staff alumni and students. They have made this event possible," Hamdy added.-TradeArabia News Service