Skydive Dubai has responded to the death of a Saudi man who died while skydiving in Dubai on Thursday, April 30. Majed Al Shuaiby, 35, from Riyadh, fell to his death in Dubai while on vacation with twin brother Mansour and older brother Thamer.
Skydive Dubai has responded to the death of a Saudi man who died while skydiving in Dubai on Thursday, April 30. Majed Al Shuaiby, 35, from Riyadh, fell to his death in Dubai while on vacation with twin brother Mansour and older brother Thamer.
Skydive Dubai responded to the death with the following statement: “We are saddened to confirm the passing of a member of the skydiving community. Our safety investigators and the Dubai Police are currently investigating the incident, and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage. The extended family is being notified and we request that the privacy of the family be respected at this difficult time.”
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