How can I get my Gmail icon to show up on my Android main screen?

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I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab E with Android 6.0.1 - The only way I can open my Gmail is to touch my App icon, a screen full of applications appears but the Gmail icon is NOT among them. I have to hit 'Search' at the top to find it and it is located at the top of an empty page with only the Skype icon for company.

My question: How can I get the Gmail icon to appear on my main screen? If I long-press the Gmail icon, the only thing that happens is that Gmail opens.

Thank you.