Dubai, June 10 -- An Indian doctor and philanthropist based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a Dirham 1 million (Rs 2,60,68,280) humanitarian assistance package for victims of the recent Emirates Road crash that left seven workers dead and nine others injured.

Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, unveiled the initiative to provide immediate financial relief to bereaved families and support those recovering from injuries sustained in the accident.

The programme allocates Dh 700,000 (Rs 1,82,47,796) to the families of the seven deceased workers, with each family receiving Dh 100,000. A further Dh 180,000 (Rs 46,92,290) has been set aside to assist injured survivors with treatment and rehabilitation co...