An Indian-origin doctor, Dr. Sulaymaan Al Majid, tragically lost his life in a plane crash off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah on December 26. The 26-year-old, who was born and raised in the UAE, had rented a light aircraft for a sightseeing trip. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff near the Cove Rotana Hotel at around 2 p.m., claiming the lives of both Dr. Sulaymaan and the 26-year-old Pakistani pilot.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed the incident and announced that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash. Dr. Sulaymaan had been accompanied by his family—his father, mother, and younger brother—who were all present at the aviation club to witness the sightseeing experience. The young doctor’s brother was scheduled to take the next flight.
Initially, the family was informed that the glider had lost radio contact, followed by news that it had made an emergency landing. However, upon reaching the hospital, they were told both Sulaymaan and the pilot had suffered critical injuries. Dr. Sulaymaan passed away shortly after 4:30 p.m., before his family had the chance to see him. His father, Majid Mukarram, spoke of the profound grief his family now faces, sharing that they had been looking forward to celebrating the New Year together. “Sulaymaan was the light of our lives. Now we are uncertain of the future without him,” he said.
Dr. Sulaymaan was a clinical fellow at the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, where he had actively worked on various medical causes. He was a committed member of the British Medical Association, serving as both honorary secretary and later co-chair of the Northern Resident Doctors Committee. Sulaymaan had passionately advocated for issues such as pay restoration and the reclassification of “junior doctors” to “resident doctors.”
The loss has left his family devastated, and the community mourns the passing of a promising and dedicated young doctor.
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