Veteran educator Haji Jamaluddin receives symbolic immigration stamp to celebrate six decades of service in UAE
In a heartwarming tribute to a life dedicated to education and community service, Haji N Jamaluddin, a 90-year-old Indian teacher who arrived in Dubai from Mumbai in 1965, was officially welcomed into the UAE with a special immigration stamp—six decades after stepping onto Emirati soil, reported hindustantimes.com.
The founder of Crescent English High School, Jamaluddin is now officially recognised for his remarkable legacy after living and serving in the UAE for 60 years
Haji Jamaluddin arrived in Dubai on February 26, 1965, via sea at a time when the city lacked basic infrastructure, including a port and formal immigration processing. As a result, his passport was never stamped on arrival. Now, at age 90, Dubai Airports has symbolically corrected that, presenting him with an entry stamp backdated to 1965 in a special ceremony.
The gesture recognises his immense contribution to the UAE’s education sector. In 1984, Jamaluddin founded Crescent English High School, which has become one of the most affordable private schools in the UAE, now serving over 1,700 students.
“We felt privileged to finally put a stamp in his passport to celebrate a legacy shaped by service, humility, and hope,” Dubai Airports shared on X. His son, Riyas Jamaluddin, played a pivotal role in making this recognition possible by writing to the CEO of Dubai Airport, requesting the symbolic stamp.
Reflecting on his life’s mission, Jamaluddin said, “Education is the best weapon for enlightenment. Money is not everything. It gives people a stepping stone in life.”
