Indian Student Killed in Dubai Road Accident
Architecture student Naifa Balkies Hameed was killed by a speeding vehicle in Dubai while attending to a flat tyre on Al Khawaneej Street.
A tragic road accident in Dubai has claimed the life of a 21-year-old Indian architecture student. Naifa Balkies Hameed was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle on Al Khawaneej Street in the Al Rashidiya area on November 5, 2026.
The incident occurred while Naifa was attempting to attend to a flat tyre on her car, a moment that turned from a minor inconvenience into a fatal tragedy.
A Heartbreaking Final Conversation
In a harrowing detail revealed by her family, Naifa had been speaking with her father, Binu Hameed, just moments before the collision. Binu, who was in Kerala attending a wedding, had advised his daughter to avoid fixing the tyre herself and instead contact roadside assistance or take a taxi to her classes at Canadian University Dubai.
Tragically, when Binu attempted to call her back only five minutes after their conversation ended, there was no answer.
Investigation and University Response
According to the family, the driver of the vehicle responsible for the collision has been arrested. However, Dubai Police have not yet released an official statement regarding the specifics of the ongoing investigation.
Canadian University Dubai released a formal statement expressing their deepest condolences to the family following the loss of their student.
Return to Kerala
Naifa, originally from Thodupuzha in the Idukki district of Kerala, had moved to the UAE with her mother, Seena, to pursue her higher education. She was remembered by her sister-in-law, Maryam, and her friend, Sonia, as a dedicated student and a beloved member of her family.
Following a final viewing at an embalming centre in Dubai on Saturday, her remains were flown to Kerala. She was laid to rest at a local mosque on Sunday.
A Plea for Roadside Safety
In the wake of the accident, Naifa's family has issued a public plea, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving near roadside emergencies to prevent similar fatalities.
The tragedy highlights the risks faced by the large international student population in the emirate. Statistics indicate that international students, including many from India, comprise approximately 42-43% of the private higher-education population in Dubai, where roadside breakdowns on high-speed thoroughfares continue to pose significant safety threats.