Dubai roadside tragedy: Indian expat student remembered as family warns against reckless driving
Dubai: To her family, she was “Noon” or “Noony”, the light of their home who never forgot a birthday and always remembered the little things people loved. To her close friend, she was “Shukku”, her biggest support. To her professor, she was the passionate student who never took her eyes off the lecturer, determined not to miss a word. Naifa Balkies Hameed, a 21-year-old final-year architecture…
Dubai: A 21-year-old Indian expatriate architecture student from Canada was killed on November 5 after being hit by a speeding vehicle in Dubai. Naifa Balkies Hameed, known to her family as "Noon" or "Noony" and to her friends as "Shukku," was standing behind her car, which had suffered a flat tyre, when the accident occurred. Her family and friends are remembering her as a woman with a warm heart and a strong devotion to her studies.
She was deeply passionate about her education and took great care not to miss any important details during her lectures. Naifa's family hopes that her death will serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of reckless driving and the importance of road safety.
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