Dr PA Ibrahim Haji, the prominent Indian entrepreneur, and philanthropist in the UAE, passed away in the south Indian state of Kerala this morning, the group has confirmed.
A UAE resident for 55 years, the chairman of PACE Education Group was a man of many hats. The founder and vice-chairman of the Indus Motor Company and co-chairman and key investor of Malabar Gold and Diamonds was also known for his philanthropic activities.
The 78-year-old had suffered a stroke last week and had undergone a surgery in Dubai. He was moved to Kozhikode in Kerala in an air ambulance last night. However, he breathed his last this morning, a top official with the group said.
