Indian expat who sailed to UAE in 1968 and established education group dies at 84
Dubai: Daniel Lazar, an Indian engineer who left a secure job at Tata in 1968 and sailed to the UAE in a small boat, going on to found an educational group in Norther Emirates, has died aged 84, according to his group. Daniel, a Dubai resident and founder of the Lazar Group and the North Point Education Group of Schools, died on Wednesday, October 14, in Kerala where he was originally from, his…
Daniel Lazar, a visionary Indian educator and entrepreneur who established an educational group in the United Arab Emirates, has passed away at the age of 84, his company announced. Lazar, a Dubai resident, co-founded the Lazar Group and the North Point Education Group of Schools. He died on October 14 in Kerala, his birthplace, his office confirmed to Gulf News.
Born in India, Lazar left his secure position at Tata in 1968 to embark on a perilous 10-day journey across the Arabian Sea in a small boat. After reaching Khor Fakkan, he began working in the power sector before founding The Lazar Group in 1969, which later expanded into various business fields. His wife, Sosamma Lazar, also played a significant role in the educational legacy, starting tutoring services in 1979 and co-founding the Lazar Group.
Together, they established Little Flower Nursery in Ajman and later opened Ajman Intermediate English School, now known as The Royal Academy. Daniel Lazar's legacy in education is profound, as he aimed to make affordable, quality education accessible to expat children. His belief that education encompasses values, character, and opportunity guided the institutions he built, impacting the lives of thousands.
His colleagues and students mourn his loss, remembering him as a compassionate leader, visionary, and father figure who fostered success in countless lives.
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