{
  "id": 12649461,
  "title": "Indian expat teacher in Dubai dies, GEMS Education announces memorial scholarship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/indian-expat-teacher-in-dubai-dies-gems-education-announces-memorial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T14:29:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-expat-teacher-in-dubai-dies-gems-education-announces-memorial-scholarship-1.500702020"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: GEMS Education has announced a memorial scholarship in honor of Anjana Sanalkumar, an Indian expat teacher who dedicated over 33 years to the organization. The Westminster School (TWS) expressed their grief over her passing, praising her as a beloved member of the GEMS family. Anjana also worked as an examination officer throughout her career. GEMS CEO Dino Varkey shared the news with the community in a letter, emphasizing the profound impact of her 33-year tenure. The school will establish the Anjana Sanalkumar Memorial Scholarship to honor her service, with further details to be shared in the future. The Westminster School is hosting a livestreamed memorial service on Thursday, October 8, at 3pm, for anyone who wishes to pay their respects.",
  "summary": "Dubai: An Indian expat teacher in Dubai, who spent 33 years with GEMS Education, has died, prompting the group to pay tributes and announce a scholarship in her honour. Anjana Sanalkumar, a teacher at The Westminster School (TWS), is being remembered as a \"much-loved member of the GEMS family.\" According to the school website, she also worked as an examination officer. The news was shared with…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/indian-comic-kunal-kamra-is-coming-to-dubai-this-month",
        "published": "2026-10-07T15:18:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}