Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil announces AED 1 million humanitarian recovery program for families affected by Dubai road tragedy.
Aid will support families of seven deceased workers and nine injured survivors, along with emergency travel, accommodation, and children’s education assistance following the Emirates Road accident.
Dubai(Press Release):: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, has announced an AED 1 million humanitarian recovery program for the families of those killed and injured in the tragic road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road.
The support will extend to all individuals impacted by the accident. Under the program, the families of the seven deceased victims will receive AED 100,000 each, while AED 180,000 has been allocated to support the nine injured survivors based on medical and recovery needs. The package also includes AED 70,000 for emergency travel and accommodation for family members, and AED 50,000 to support the education of children from affected families.
The support package is designed to provide immediate relief while helping protect the future of children and families who have lost their primary breadwinners. Special consideration has been given to families with young dependent children, recognizing the long-term impact of this tragedy.
Support for all affected families
The support follows reports that the crash involved a minibus carrying employees of a Dubai-based company. The vehicle reportedly crashed into the rear of a truck that had stopped on the road due to a technical malfunction.
The victims included workers from India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. According to updated information, the seven deceased included six Indians and one Sri Lankan national. Among the deceased Indians, three were from Uttar Pradesh and three from Telangana. Of the nine injured survivors, eight are Indian nationals, including two from Keralam, while one is a Nepali national. Five of the injured have been discharged, while three Indians are receiving treatment in different hospitals.
The support has been communicated to the Indian Consulate in Dubai for coordination regarding affected Indian families and to help ensure that assistance reaches the families and injured individuals.“While we are coordinating with the Indian Consulate regarding affected Indian families, support will extend to all individuals impacted by this tragedy, in recognition of our shared humanity,” Dr. Shamsheer said.
Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy, he said the incident was a painful reminder of the sacrifices made by workers who live away from their families to support their loved ones.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy that has affected families across countries. These were workers who came here with hopes, responsibilities, and dreams for their loved ones. No financial support can replace the lives lost, but we hope this assistance will bring some relief to the grieving families and help the injured during their recovery. We stand with every affected family in this difficult time,” Dr. Shamsheer added.[ENDS]
