18-Year-Old Indian Golden Visa Holder Vaishnav Krishnakumar Dies of Cardiac Arrest During Dubai Diwali Celebrations

Oct 24, 2025 12:28 pm CST

Vaishnav Krishnakumar, an 18-year-old Indian student at Middlesex University Dubai and UAE Golden Visa recipient, tragically died of sudden cardiac arrest during Diwali celebrations. The promising BBA Marketing student with leadership roles in Model United Nations had no prior heart conditions. His body is being repatriated to Kerala where his expatriate family maintains ties despite living in Dubai for over two decades.