Indian Student Killed in Tragic Dubai Road Accident
21-year-old architecture student Naifa Balkees was tragically killed in a roadside accident in Dubai's Rashidiya area.
A 21-year-old Indian student has tragically lost her life following a roadside accident in the Rashidiya area of Dubai. Naifa Balkees, a final-year architecture student at Canadian University Dubai, was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
A Fatal Roadside Incident
The accident occurred at approximately 3 p.m. after Naifa encountered a flat tyre while driving. According to her family, she managed to pull her vehicle over to the side of the road and immediately contacted her parents for assistance. Her father, Binu Hameed, a businessman based in Dubai, and her mother, Seena, were visiting their home in Kerala at the time of the call.
Following her father's advice to contact a professional roadside recovery service, Naifa exited her car. It was while she was standing on the roadside that she was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Family Devastated by Sudden Loss
The tragedy was compounded by the sudden silence following their conversation. Her father attempted to call her back shortly after their initial contact, but he received no response. The family was later notified of her passing by the Dubai Police.
In the wake of the news, Naifa's parents and her brother, Nihal Hameed, rushed to the UAE, arriving on flights the following morning to manage the difficult aftermath of the accident.
Repatriation and Legal Procedures
The family is currently working through the necessary legal channels to bring Naifa back to her home in Thodupuzha, Kerala. The current status of the situation is as follows:
- Current Location: Naifa's body is currently with the Dubai Police Forensic Department.
- Legal Steps: The family is in the process of completing legal formalities required for repatriation.
- Community Impact: The incident has prompted discussions within the Indian expatriate community in the UAE regarding road safety and emergency response awareness.