INDIA / Sharjah, U.A.E :
Sulaymaan Al Majid, a 26-year-old Indian-origin doctor, was born and raised in the UAE. (Photo: LinkedIn)
A 26-year-old Indian-origin doctor, Sulaymaan Al Majid, was killed in a light aircraft crash off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The crash occurred on December 26, shortly after takeoff. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.
In Short
- A 26-year-old Indian-origin doctor was killed in the UAE in a plane crash
- Sulaymaan Al Majid had hired a light aircraft for sightseeing with his family
- Majid was a clinical fellow at the County Durham and Darlington Trust in the UK
A 26-year-old Indian-origin doctor was among two people killed in a light aircraft crash in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The aircraft, that took off from Jazirah Aviation Club, crashed off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah on December 26.
Two people, Sulaymaan Al Majid, an Indian-origin doctor, and a 26-year-old Pakistani woman who was flying the plane, lost their lives in the crash.
The doctor, Sulaymaan Al Majid, was a clinical fellow at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. Born and raised in the UAE, Sulaymaan hired the aircraft for a sightseeing experience.
His family, including his father, mother, and younger brother, were present at the aviation club to watch the flight. Sulaymaan’s younger brother was scheduled to take the next ride, the Khaleej Times reported.
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff near the Cove Rotana Hotel, close to the beach. The aircraft was piloted by a 26-year-old Pakistani woman, who also lost her life in the accident.
Sulaymaan’s father, Majid Mukarram, recounted the events leading up to and following the crash.
“At first, we were told the glider had lost radio contact,” Majid said. “Later, we were informed it had made an emergency landing and that the occupants had been taken to the hospital. When we reached the hospital, we were told that both were critically injured and undergoing resuscitation efforts. Sulaymaan passed away before we could see him, and his time of death was recorded as past 4:30 pm.”
Sulaymaan was also known for his dedication to medical advocacy. He served as Co-Chair of the Northern Resident Doctors Committee of the British Medical Association, where he worked to advance the interests of his peers, according to his LinkedIn profile.
The family, who resides in Sharjah, is preparing for Sulaymaan’s funeral at Al Ghusai graveyard.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed the crash on Sunday. Work teams and relevant authorities are continuing their efforts to determine the cause of the accident.
source: http://www.indiatoday.in / India Today / Home> News> World / by Girish Kumar Anshu, India Today World Desk / December 30th, 2024