UAE: Two Indians among five killed in Sharjah building fire – News
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Two Indians were among five residents who lost their lives in a fire that engulfed a residential building in Al Nahda area of Sharjah on Thursday night, family friends and social workers confirmed to Khaleej Times on Sunday.
Michael Sathyadass, an employee at DXB Live at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), was one of the two Indians who succumbed to the tragedy. According to his brother’s posts on social media, Michael was a sound engineer who had contributed to concerts by renowned artists such as Bruno Mars and AR Rahman throughout his career.
The second victim was a 29-year-old woman from Mumbai and her husband is still fighting for his life in the hospital. Khaleej Times is withholding the couple’s identity until confirmed by authorities and family.
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Requesting anonymity, the woman’s friend said the husband is currently in critical condition. “At this moment the doctors have said that her condition is very critical. On Saturday night we were told that the next 24 hours were going to be very important. On Sunday afternoon they said he had not shown any improvement. “We are all praying for him.”
Meanwhile, in a statement to Khaleej Times, the Consulate General of India said, “We are in touch with the families of the deceased and have provided them with all necessary support. We have visited hospitals and met other people who are receiving treatment. We wish him a speedy and complete recovery.”
The flames that devoured the 9-story tower and 750 apartments left five dead, 44 injured and several displaced. A Filipino expatriate also lost her life while her husband was in intensive care after a fire.
‘He chose to be behind the scenes’
Danny Sathyadass wrote a touching note on Facebook paying tribute to his brother Michael. “[He] “He chose to be behind the scenes and behind the scenes, literally and figuratively, to ensure others shine and sound their best,” he wrote. She also shared a Khaleej Times report about the fire and confirmed that Michael was one of those who lost their lives in the fire.
In an email sent to its employees, a copy of which was seen by Khaleej Times, DWTC wrote that Michael was known for his “exceptional dedication and loyalty” and that he had “left a lasting impact.” “Michael became part of the Dubai World Trade Center family on November 1, 2022,” reads the email written by the company’s human resources department. “Since then, his significant contributions have played a vital role in the growth and success of his division and the organization as a whole.”
Just married couple
According to a friend of the deceased, she and her husband were newly married. “They got married in February in Medina,” she said. “After their wedding, they moved together to the Al Nahda building where the tragic incident occurred.”
The friend further said that his relatives arrived in the United Arab Emirates. “His father arrived on Saturday and is waiting for the procedures to be completed. “The husband’s brother also came to the UAE and was in the hospital with him.”
According to social worker Ashraf Thamarassery, the girl is expected to be buried in the United Arab Emirates after the formalities.
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