New Delhi, July 20 -- Rajiv Meherish, the Indian-origin founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Raju Omlet, a Dubai-based retro-chic restaurant chain, passed away on 19 July.

The news of his passing was confirmed by staff members at Raju Omlet outlets, who said the restaurants continued to operate as usual, Khaleej Times reported.

A family friend of Meherish also confirmed the news of his death and said, "I am extremely saddened by the news. He had been unwell, and he passed away this morning." However, they did not reveal the reason behind his death.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Meherish was a commerce postgraduate from Mumbai University who moved to Dubai in 1980 and began his career as a sales professional. From February ...