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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Stepped foot in Dubai in 1965, Indian man gets passport stamped 60 years later
In a heartwarming tribute, the Dubai Airports granted a unique wish by presenting a 90-year-old Indian expatriate, Haji N Jamaluddin, with a commemorative passport stamp to mark his entry into Dubai in 1965. The gesture comes nearly 60 years after he first set foot in the Arabian city, long before formal immigration protocols a veteran educator who established Dubai's Crescent English High School, renowned for providing the most affordable education in the UAE, was officially welcomed by the UAE authorities in a special ceremony. The symbolic stamp, gifted during a special ceremony, fulfilled a personal request by his son to honour his father's enduring legacy and connection to arrived in Dubai from Bombay (now Mumbai) by ship on February 26, 1965. After he spent 60 years in Dubai, his son, Riyas Jamaluddin, wanted to mark the occasion by giving his father a new UAE entry "Dubai Airports" is an authority which owns and manages the operation and development of Dubai International (DXB), as well as Dubai World Central (DWC), which is the airport of the future, according to its LinkedIn profile.A SIMPLE EMAIL TURNS INTO AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIBUTE FOR JAMALUDDINRiyas still cannot believe how one email of his snowballed into a high honour for his father."I first wanted to write an email to Mr Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, to request more chairs in the prayer rooms, but then I decided to ask for a stamp for my father," Dubai-based newspaper, Khaleej Times, quoted Riyas as didn't think much of it. I didn't even expect a response," he his gratitude, Jamaluddin said, "This new entry stamp isn't just a mark on a passport, it's a tribute to everything Dubai has given us"."My son wanted to honour the years I have spent here, and with the help of the Dubai Airports team, he made that possible," he AIRPORTS HONOUR JAMALUDDIN 'S LEGACYThe 90-year-old was honoured with a special immigration stamp from Dubai Airports, marking six decades since his arrival."He arrived in Dubai by sea in 1965, before there was even a port. There was no immigration stamp back then. As part of the Year of Community, we felt privileged to finally put a stamp in his passport to celebrate a legacy shaped by service, humility, and hope," Dubai Airports said in a post on Jamaluddin still believes "education is the best weapon for enlightenment". In 1984, he founded Crescent English High School, offering an affordable education to thousands, because for him, giving back mattered more than making money, according to the post shared by Dubai Airports along with Jamaluddin's 59-second video, in which he expressed his gratitude to the from Crescent English High School were also invited to Dubai International (DXB) for an educational tour, which offered them a unique behind-the-scenes look at the airport's operations, The Khaleej Times reported.A distinguished educator and founder of Crescent English High School, Jamaluddin has shaped the futures of thousands of students since establishing the institution in more than 1,700 students enroled today, the school remains one of the most affordable private schools in the UAE.
Mid East Info
2 days ago
- General
- Mid East Info
Dubai Airports fulfils a son's wish with commemorative passport stamp for his father - Middle East Business News and Information
A gesture of gratitude honours 60 years of community and belonging Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2025: In a heartwarming gesture that reflects the spirit of the UAE's Year of Community, Dubai Airports helped make a son's simple wish for his father come true by securing something that he never had – an official airport-entry stamp into Dubai. Haji N Jamaluddin first arrived in Dubai from Mumbai by ship on 26 February 1965. He still remembers the moment clearly. There was no port at the time, and the city was just beginning to take shape. Six decades later, his son wanted to mark the occasion by giving his father a new Dubai entry stamp, symbolising not just a physical arrival, but a lifetime of dedication to a place that became home. With support from the team at Dubai Airports, that thoughtful idea was turned into action. 'This new entry stamp isn't just a mark in a passport – it's a tribute to everything Dubai has given us,' said Jamaluddin. 'My son wanted to honour the years I've spent here and with the help of the Dubai Airports team, he made that possible.' A respected educator, chairman and founder of Crescent English High School, Jamaluddin has shaped thousands of lives since opening the school in 1984. With more than 1,700 students enrolled today, it remains one of the most affordable private schools in the UAE. His philosophy is simple: 'Money is not everything. Education is the best weapon for enlightenment.' A proud contributor to Dubai's social fabric, Jamaluddin credits much of his passion to the leadership of the UAE, especially the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, whom he saw regularly visiting worksites in the early morning hours. 'He was always among the people and now His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is continuing that legacy. It's what makes Dubai what it is today.' Students from Crescent English High School were also invited to Dubai International (DXB) for an educational tour. The visit offered them a unique behind-the-scenes look at DXB's operations and the opportunity to learn about the vital role the airport plays in connecting communities across the world.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Indian teacher, 90, receives special UAE stamp after living in Dubai for 60 years
An Indian teacher from Mumbai who arrived in Dubai on a ship in 1965 has finally been officially welcomed into the country after 60 years in a special ceremony. Haji N Jamaluddin came to Dubai on February 26, 1965, when the city was still taking shape and didn't even have a port. When he arrived, his passport never received a stamp documenting his entry into the country. Now, the veteran educator who founded Crescent English High School, known for offering the lowest fees in the UAE, has officially been welcomed by UAE authorities. The 90-year-old received a special immigration stamp from Dubai Airports to commemorate 60 years since his arrival. "He arrived in Dubai by sea in 1965, before there was even a port. There was no immigration stamp back then. We felt privileged to finally put a stamp in his passport to celebrate a legacy shaped by service, humility, and hope. Now 90, Haji Jamaluddin still believes 'education is the best weapon for enlightenment.' In 1984, he founded Crescent English High School, offering affordable education to thousands, because for him, giving back mattered more than making money. We were honoured to welcome him and his students to Dubai International Airport and celebrate his legacy," Dubai Airports wrote on X. After his father's six decades in Dubai, Riyas Jamaluddin, Haji N Jamaluddin's son, wanted to ensure the moment was properly recognized. He decided to write to the CEO of Dubai Airport to request a symbolic entry stamp for his father. Just a few weeks after his email, Dubai Airport agreed to honour Jamaluddin's remarkable legacy and issued him a UAE entry stamp retroactive to 1965. Today, Crescent English High School educates more than 1,700 students and remains one of the most affordable private schools in the UAE. "I established the school in 1984. Money is not everything. Education is the best weapon for the enlightenment of the people. It gives you a stepping stone in life," said the veteran educator.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Khaleej Times
Watch: After 60 years in UAE, Indian educator gets first Dubai entry stamp
Indian expat Haji N Jamaluddin arrived in Dubai from Mumbai by ship on February 26, 1965. Sixty years after his original arrival, the veteran educator and founder of Crescent English High School was officially welcomed into Dubai. He received a special immigration stamp from Dubai Airports to commemorate 60 years since his arrival in the UAE, making up for the one he never received when he first set foot in the city. With no port and the city just taking shape in the 1960s, Haji N Jamaluddin never got a stamp on his passport, which usually documents entry and exit dates in the country. Six decades later, his son wanted to mark the occasion by giving his father a new Dubai entry stamp. In a heartwarming gesture that reflects the spirit of the UAE's Year of Community, Dubai Airports helped make the son's simple wish for his father come true. "This new entry stamp isn't just a mark in a passport, it's a tribute to everything Dubai has given us," said Jamaluddin. "My son wanted to honour the years I have spent here, and with the help of the Dubai Airports team, he made that possible." Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In a social media post, Dubai Airport celebrated his legacy and wrote: "He arrived in Dubai by sea in 1965, before there was even a port There was no immigration stamp back then. As part of the 'Year of Community,' we felt privileged to finally put a stamp in his passport to celebrate a legacy shaped by service, humility, and hope. Now 90, Haji Jamaluddin still believes 'education is the best weapon for enlightenment.' He arrived in #Dubai by sea in 1965, before there was even a port â��ï¸� There was no immigration stamp back then. As part of the @UAEYearOf, we felt privileged to finally put a stamp in his passport to celebrate a legacy shaped by service, humility, and hope ð��� Now 90, Hajiâ�¦ — Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) June 11, 2025 Students from Crescent English High School were also invited to Dubai International (DXB) for an educational tour, which offered them a unique behind-the-scenes look at DXB's operations. A respected educator, chairman and founder of Crescent English High School, Jamaluddin has influenced the lives of thousands of students since opening the school in 1984. With more than 1,700 students enrolled today, it remains one of the most affordable private schools in the UAE. Located in Al Qusais, the yearly fees at the school begin at Dh3409 annually. His philosophy is simple: 'Money is not everything. Education is the best weapon for enlightenment.' Jamaluddin credits much of his passion to the leadership of the UAE, especially the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, whom he saw regularly visiting worksites in the early morning hours. 'He was always among the people and now Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is continuing that legacy. It's what makes Dubai what it is today.'
