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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.
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.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Ahmedabad plane crash: UAE-based doctor announces financial assistance for BJ Medical College doctors and kin
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based doctor and philanthropist Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced a financial aid of a total of Rs 6 crore to the families of the medical students who died or sustained injuries after an Air India plane crashed into the BJ Medical College hostels on June 12. The relief package includes Rs 1 crore aid to the families of each of the four deceased students, Rs 20 lakh each to five seriously injured students, and Rs 20 lakh each for the families of doctors who lost their loved ones in the crash. The London-bound plane crashed shortly after take-off from the Ahmedabad airport and the incident not only claimed the lives of 242 passengers and crew members on board, but also eight more present at the hostel the aircraft crashed into. Dozens of others present at hostel in Meghaninagar were also injured in the incident. The deceased medical students have been identified as Rakesh Diyora, Aryan Rajput, Manav Bhadoo, and Jay Prakash Chaudhary. Family members of doctors were also killed. Announcing the relief, founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings and Managing Director of VPS Health, Dr Shamsheer, said he had lived in similar hostels while studying 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. 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.' '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 characters. And to have that life stolen, so violently, so suddenly, is heartbreaking,' he said. Dr Shamsheer further said: '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 a shared responsibility.' The Junior Doctors' Association, which has been closely involved in supporting the affected students and families, is coordinating with authorities to facilitate assistance.
Al Etihad
16-06-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Burjeel chief announces Dh2.5m to support families of doctors and medical students killed in Air India crash
16 June 2025 15:59 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi-based doctor and Burjeel Holding chairman Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil has announced Dh2.5 million (60 million rupees) in financial aid for the families of medical students and doctors affected by the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, a statement from his office said. The tragic incident occurred on June 12, when a Boeing 787 aircraft crashed into the hostel and mess blocks of BJ Medical College. The impact killed four young MBBS students and at least five family members of doctors living on campus, while dozens more were injured. Moved by the magnitude of the tragedy—and drawing from his own years living in medical hostels during his education in Mangalore and Chennai—Dr. Shamsheer said the images of the devastation resonated deeply.'I saw the footage from the mess and the hostel, and it truly shook me,' 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.'The relief package includes ₹10 million for each of the four students' families, ₹2 million each for five seriously injured students, and ₹2 million each for the families of doctors who lost loved ones. The aid will be disbursed in coordination with the Junior Doctors' Association at BJ Medical those killed were four medical students — Jaiprakash Choudhary, Manav Bhadu, Aaryan Rajput and Rakesh Diyora. Among the injured is third-year student Ritesh Kumar Sharma, who was trapped under debris for hours with severe leg injuries. Many students lost not only friends but a sense of security and normalcy.'This support is not just financial; it is symbolic,' Dr. Shamsheer said. '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 fulfil.' Dr. Shamsheer, who also stepped in to support victims of the 2010 Mangalore air crash, said this tragedy felt personal in a different way. 'These young men were part of the same fraternity I once belonged to. To have that life stolen, so violently, so suddenly, is heartbreaking.'
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UAE-based Indian doctor announces Rs 6 crore aid for Air India crash victims
UAE-based Indian doctor and philanthropist Dr Shamsheer Vayalil has announced Rs 6 crore in financial aid for the families of medical students and doctors affected by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week. The ill-fated aircraft struck the BJ Medical College's Atulyam hostel complex during lunch hour, reducing student residences and the dining hall to rubble. All but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board the Boeing 787-8(AI 171) and another 29 persons, including five MBBS students, on the ground were killed when the London-bound aircraft crashed, moments after it took off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Announcing the relief from the UAE capital of 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. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) As someone who had lived in similar hostels during his medical education at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore and Sri Ramachandra Medical College in Chennai, the images struck a chord, he said. Live Events "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 said. "No one expects a commercial aircraft to come crashing into that world," he added. "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," he said. Dr Shamsheer's relief package includes Rs 1 crore for each of the four deceased students' families, Rs 20 lakh each for five seriously injured students, and Rs 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.
