Deyaar CEO expects market will continue to thrive as developer launches Dh1.5 billion project
realty1 hour ago
An Indian tourist couple was killed and five others from the same family, including two children, were injured after their speeding vehicle flipped over multiple times in Sharjah late on Tuesday. The couple, who were on their first visit to the UAE for a family reunion, were being taken back after a desert safari when their vehicle crashed.
An official from the Sharjah Police said the driver, who was from a private tour company, was speeding when he lost control over his vehicle on Al Nazawi Road in the Madam area around 10.30pm. He has sustained injuries, too, and has been hospitalised.
Rohinibahen Vinodbhai Patel, 42, died on the spot while her husband Vinodbhai Patel, 47, suffered a cardiac arrest after the collision and died a few hours later at Al Dhaid Hospital.
The family, originally from Baroda in Gujarat, came to the UAE on February 8, said Rohini’s brother-in-law, Dipak Patel, a US citizen. Dipak was the only member of the family who rode in another car during the desert safari. He had gone ahead of them and when he asked their tour company where his family was, he got the biggest shock of his life.
They were all hoping to enjoy a reunion as they had not seen each other for over 12 years.
“Rohini is my wife Vaishali’s oldest sister. My wife, our kids — Charmi, 13, and Manav, 9 — and Rohini’s younger brother, Yogesh, and his wife, Meghna, formed the holiday group,” said Dipak. “We went to Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and we were having a great time. We were set to leave (tonight).
“We were supposed to enjoy this short trip in Dubai and return to India. I was going to head back to Chicago with my family on February 23.”
Yogesh’s wife, Meghna, is in a critical condition, while Dipak’s wife, Vaishali, suffered a painful fracture on her hip and injuries on her neck and shoulders.
The youngest passengers, Charmi and Manav, suffered minor injuries.
“Rohini and Vinodbhai are survived by their son, who is currently studying in the UK. Yogesh and his wife are also US citizens,” Dipak said.
Vinodbhai worked in the agricultural sector, and he and his wife had just returned from the UK after seeing their son.
dhanusha@khaleejtimes.com
Deyaar CEO expects market will continue to thrive as developer launches Dh1.5 billion project
realty1 hour ago
The consultation project is designed to assess public awareness, experiences, and concerns regarding air and noise pollution
environment1 hour ago
It is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008
aviation1 hour ago
Prime Minister Albin Kurti has repeatedly said his country should be ready to face any threat from neighbouring Serbia, which still considers Kosovo part of its territory
europe1 hour ago
Home Office data shows young Black males aged 10-17 had the highest rate of stop and search at 106.3 per 1,000 people, compared with 27.1 for their White counterparts
world1 hour ago
Digital transformation and convenience retail boost spending
economy1 hour ago
The deal should have included a buffer zone between Israel and Lebanon, says the mayor of the northern city of Kiryat Shmonah, just three km from the border
mena2 hours ago
The race to become Jakarta governor was the main focus with political parties viewing the position as a stepping stone to the presidency
asia2 hours ago