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India.com
08-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet India's Richest Doctor: Built 20 Hospitals Across 3 Countries And Donated Rs... After Air India Crash; His Net Worth Is...
photoDetails english 2928817 India's Richest Doctor: Once a boy from Kerala with dreams far bigger than his hometown, Shamsheer Vayalil dared to imagine a future where he could make a real difference. Armed with determination and a medical degree, he journeyed to the Middle East—not just to build a career, but to build a legacy. Today, Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil is the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, one of the most respected healthcare groups in the UAE. A radiologist by training and a visionary by nature, he has transformed the healthcare landscape across borders. Married into the family of Gulf retailing magnate M.A. Yusuff Ali, he carved his own identity through sheer perseverance and purpose. He now leads a diversified portfolio including Ziva, Keita, RPM, LifePharma, Lakeshore Hospital, and Educare Institute. His compassion is as large as his success—pledging Rs 6 crore to support families of medical students who died in the Air India crash. Dr. Shamsheer is now India's richest doctor and one of the fastest-growing NRIs on Forbes' list reportedly. His story shows that with hard work and big dreams, anything is possible. Updated:Jul 08, 2025, 08:02 PM IST Shamsheer Vayalil: Kerala Roots, Education 1 / 9 He was born on 11 January 1977 in Kerala into a business family. He pursued an MBBS from Manipal's Kasturba Medical College and later earned an MD in Radiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai. Shamsheer Vayalil's Career Beginnings In Abu Dhabi 2 / 9 In 2004, Dr. Shamsheer began his professional career as a radiologist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where his journey toward becoming a healthcare entrepreneur first took root. Shamsheer Vayalil's Transform Healthcare Landscape 3 / 9 While working as a radiologist, he began envisioning owning a hospital. With strong determination and foresight, he started planning to transform the healthcare landscape in the UAE and beyond. Shamsheer Vayalil Launches First Healthcare Venture 4 / 9 In 2007, with initial financial support from his billionaire father-in-law, Dr. Shamsheer launched his first healthcare venture—LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi—marking the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey. Shamsheer Vayalil: Rise Of Burjeel Holdings 5 / 9 His hard work led to the creation of Burjeel Holdings, a prominent healthcare group with 39 hospitals and medical centers across the UAE and Oman, offering world-class medical services. Shamsheer Vayalil's Healthcare Networks 6 / 9 Over the years, he expanded his healthcare network to 20 hospitals in three countries, 23+ medical centers, and employed over 13,000 healthcare professionals across the Middle East and India. Donated 1.75 crore During Nipah Virus Outbreak 7 / 9 In 2018, he donated Rs 1.75 crore worth of emergency medical equipment to Kerala during the Nipah virus outbreak, and later pledged Rs 6 crore to help families affected by an Air India crash. UAE's 'One Billion Meals Initiative' 8 / 9 A consistent humanitarian, he has donated AED 12 million (Rs 27.2 crore) to the UAE's 'One Billion Meals Initiative,' which aims to combat global hunger in underprivileged communities. Shamsheer Vayalil Net Worth 9 / 9 In 2023, Dr. Shamsheer was ranked 57th on Forbes India's 100 Richest List with an impressive net worth of $3.7 billion (Rs 30,770 crore), highlighting his business success and impact. This makes him India's richest doctor.
Zawya
25-06-2025
- Health
- Zawya
UAE-led Diabetes Research Initiative takes off to space
Kennedy Space Center | Abu Dhabi: In a historic moment for the UAE, a groundbreaking health research initiative has launched into space as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), which lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Following multiple postponements, the mission finally launched on Wednesday morning. One of the mission's most significant research initiatives, Suite Ride, is a collaboration between Abu Dhabi-headquartered Burjeel Holdings and Axiom Space, with the potential to transform the future of space travel for astronauts with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), a condition historically considered disqualifying for space missions. This landmark mission has begun its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), where, over 14 days, a four-member international crew will conduct microgravity research and technology demonstrations, contributing to scientific progress across a range of disciplines. 'Too often, a diagnosis like diabetes quietly tells people that there are limits now and that certain paths may no longer be open. Over time, this changes how people see themselves and how others see them. Through this collaboration, we want to challenge that thinking and there is no better place to do it than space, the highest frontier we can reach,' said Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings. The Suite Ride study will utilize Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), which have become the standard for glucose monitoring in individuals with diabetes. These devices will be tested to ensure their accuracy in microgravity, providing real-time data that will ultimately support the health of astronauts with IDDM. The comprehensive preflight, inflight, and postflight protocols will employ various testing methods to validate these technologies. The Ax-4 mission also plans to look at insulin exposure in microgravity to assess the potency and stability of the drug product upon its return to Earth. Dr. Mohammad Fityan, Chief Medical Officer at Burjeel Medical City and Clinical Lead of the Burjeel–Ax-4 Space Health Research, will be working closely with Axiom's experts to jointly analyze the CGM data from the mission. Their goal is to better understand the performance of these technologies in microgravity and translate the findings into real-world healthcare solutions. 'After months of preparation, we're excited to see our research project take flight aboard Ax-4. We're confident that the valuable insights gained will help improve healthcare access in underserved and hard-to-reach communities around the world, including in the MENA region,' said Dr. Fityan. Burjeel Medical City is marking the occasion with a curated exhibition that showcases the Suite Ride initiative. The exhibition focuses on space health research, allowing the UAE public and scientific community to gain deeper insights into the mission. The UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. recently spotlighted Suite Ride as a key milestone in the nation's advancements in human spaceflight. Beyond the ISS, the implications of Suite Ride are global. With diabetes expected to affect 783 million people by 2045 according to the International Diabetes Federation —and an 87% increase forecast in the MENA region—the need for advanced remote healthcare solutions has never been more urgent. Commanded by NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Ax-4 includes Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla (India), and Mission Specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (ESA/Poland) and Tibor Kapu (Hungary). Over the course of the mission, the crew will conduct more than 60 experiments from 31 countries.
Middle East
24-06-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// PM, Burjeel Holdings chairman discuss cooperation in stem cell transplant
CAIRO, June 24 (MENA) - Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli discussed with Chairman of Burjeel Holdings Shamsheer Vayalil a proposed cooperation agreement with the group for the management and operation of the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit at Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital. The meeting was held on Monday at the government headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, during which Madbouli had talks with Shamsheer Vayalil and his accompanying delegation to discuss potential avenues for collaboration in the field of bone marrow transplant. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, and a number of officials from the Health Ministry and Burjeel Holdings. Vayalil noted that Burjeel Holdings, established in 2012, currently operates a wide network of hospitals and medical centers across the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman, as well as in several African countries, including Tunisia, Chad, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritania, and Somalia, positioning the group as a key player in the medical tourism sector. He explained that Burjeel Holdings offers specialized medical services across more than 50 disciplines, including oncology, hematology, and bone marrow transplant. The group also provides accredited training programs in bone marrow transplant, nursing, and critical care. He added that partnering with the Egyptian government offers a strategic opportunity to establish Egypt as a regional center for bone marrow transplant and targeted immunotherapy, by leveraging its advanced medical tourism infrastructure, geographic proximity to key markets, and cost-effective healthcare services to attract international patients. For his part, Abdel Ghaffar stated that the partnership with Burjeel Holdings to manage and operate the bone marrow transplant unit at Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital aligns with the Ministry of Health and Population's strategy to advance bone marrow transplantation and targeted immunotherapy services in Egypt. It also supports the implementation of strategic partnerships with international entities possessing leading expertise in this field. This collaboration aligns with Egypt's broader strategy to stimulate investment in the healthcare sector and advance medical tourism through the provision of advanced, high-quality medical services. The minister affirmed that this partnership will support the national strategy to eliminate waiting lists for bone marrow transplant patients by expanding operational capacity across multiple hospitals beyond Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital. He noted that the number of bone marrow transplant beds overseen by the Specialized Medical Centers Authority (SMCA) is set to increase from 44, comprising 27 beds at the Nasser Institute and 17 at Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital, to a total of 100 beds by the end of 2025. The planned expansion includes the addition of 11 beds at Sheikh Zayed Specialized Hospital, five at the Sohag Oncology Center, and 40 at El-Agouza Hospital. He added that the partnership with Burjeel Holdings will further support the implementation of the National Bone Marrow Transplant Registry Project. Burjeel's international procurement capabilities enable the regular provision of medications and medical consumables required for bone marrow transplants, in full compliance with Egyptian laws and regulations, thereby contributing to the reduction of patient waiting lists. The minister further noted that the partnership will include training programs in BMT and oncology, as well as specialized training in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS); a non-surgical radiation therapy that precisely delivers high doses of radiation to a targeted area, often within the brain or spine, and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) using the Brainlab system ( a medical technology company that develops software and hardware solutions for image-guided surgery and radiotherapy). The partnership will also include training in molecular laboratory techniques, molecular pathology, and digital pathology in cooperation with OncoHelix (Canada's leading precision diagnostics laboratory), as well as support for the introduction of CAR T-cell therapy (an innovative immunotherapy where a patient's own T cells are genetically modified to target and destroy cancer cells). (MENA) R R N/M O H
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AI 171 crash: JDA thanks UAE-based doctor for financial aid
Ahmedabad: The Junior Doctors' Association (JDA) at BJ Medical College wrote a letter to Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, for his "generous and compassionate act of providing financial aid to victims of the recent tragic plane crash". Dr Vayalil has offered Rs 1 crore for each of the four deceased students' families, Rs 20 lakh each for five seriously injured students and for the families of doctors who lost their loved ones. "Your timely support during this hour of distress has brought solace and hope to the families affected by this unfortunate incident. Such a noble gesture reflects not only your humanitarian spirit but also serves as an inspiring example of global solidarity and empathy," read the letter shared by JDA on its social media platforms on Thursday. The UAE-based doctor-turned-businessman announced aid of Rs 6 crore to families of medical students and doctors affected by the crash in Ahmedabad. He told the media that the images of the crash struck a chord with him "as someone who lived in similar hostels during his medical education at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore and Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai". "I saw the footage from the mess and the hostel, and it truly shook me. It reminded me of the places I once called home, the corridors, the beds, the laughter, the pressure of exams and the anticipation of a call from family," he told the media. "Those students started the day thinking about lectures, assignments and patients. Their lives ended in a way none of us could ever imagine. It hit close. Too close." Earlier too, Dr Vayalil has announced humanitarian aid earlier after natural and manmade disasters.
Web Release
17-06-2025
- General
- Web Release
UAE Doctor Pledges AED 2.5 Million to Support Families of Medical Students and Doctors Killed in Air India Crash
UAE-based doctor and philanthropist Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil has announced AED 2.5 Million (?6 crore) in financial aid for the families of medical students and doctors affected by the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad—an act of solidarity shaped by his own years spent in medical hostels and the deep personal resonance of the tragedy. The devastation unfolded on 12 June, when a Boeing 787 aircraft crashed into the hostel and mess blocks of BJ Medical College, killing four medical students, injuring dozens, and claiming the lives of family members of doctors residing on campus. The aircraft struck the Atulyam hostel complex during lunch hour, reducing student residences and the dining hall to rubble. Survivors described scenes of chaos, with books, belongings, and plates scattered amid the destruction. Among those killed were MBBS students Jaiprakash Choudhary from Barmer, Rajasthan; Manav Bhadu from Shree Ganganagar, Rajasthan; Aaryan Rajput from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh; and Rakesh Diyora from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. All were in the early years of their medical journey, full of promise and purpose. As many as five family members of doctors were also killed in the tragedy. Announcing the relief from Abu Dhabi, Dr. Shamsheer, Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings and Managing Director of VPS Health, said he was deeply shaken when he saw the aftermath of the crash. As someone who had once lived in similar hostels during his own medical education at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore and Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai, the images struck a chord. 'I saw the footage from the mess and the hostel, and it truly shook me. It reminded me of the places I once called home, the corridors, the beds, the laughter, the pressure of exams, and the anticipation of a call from family. No one expects a commercial aircraft to come crashing into that world,' he said. 'Those students started the day thinking about lectures, assignments, and patients. Their lives ended in a way none of us could ever imagine. It hit close. Too close.' Dr. Shamsheer's relief package includes ?1 crore for each of the four deceased students' families, ?20 lakh each for five seriously injured students, and ?20 lakh each for the families of doctors who lost loved ones. The financial assistance will be delivered in coordination with the Junior Doctors' Association at BJ Medical College, ensuring that those in need receive support swiftly. This is not the first time Dr. Shamsheer has responded to such a crisis. In 2010, following the Mangalore air crash, he provided financial assistance and employment opportunities to affected families at Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare provider in the Middle East. His humanitarian interventions have extended to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and displacement crises across India and the Gulf. But this, he said, felt personal in an entirely different way. 'These young men were part of the same fraternity I once belonged to. I know what it's like to stay up preparing for clinical exams, to crowd around a table in the mess hall, to walk into a hostel room after a tiring shift. That life builds not just doctors, but character. And to have that life stolen, so violently, so suddenly, is heartbreaking,' he said. Among the injured is third-year student Ritesh Kumar Sharma, who was trapped under debris for hours with severe leg injuries. Several of his friends were injured alongside him. Others watched helplessly as classmates were engulfed in the impact. Dr. Shamsheer emphasized that this support is not just financial, it is symbolic. It is a reminder that the medical community stands together, across generations and geographies. 'What happened cannot be undone. These students were preparing to serve others. Their memories must not fade into headlines. We must carry forward the dreams they didn't get to fulfill. It is shared responsibility,' he said. As BJ Medical College reels from the loss, displaced students and families are being temporarily relocated. Many have lost more than shelter, they have lost colleagues, belongings, and a sense of safety. The Junior Doctors' Association, which has been closely involved in supporting the affected students and families, is coordinating with authorities to facilitate assistance. Dr. Shamsheer's team will work alongside them to ensure the aid reaches those most in need in the coming days.
