Quick Info
| Profession | Radiologist, Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/01/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Shamsheer Vayalil
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, as Burjeel Holdings chairman, announced a financial support programme for the families of seven Indian workers who died in an Emirates Road crash in Dubai in June 2026. The programme, funded at about Dh1 million, was reported as a lifeline for families in Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.
Dr Shamsheer Vayalil stepped down from his role as chairman of Amanat Holdings PJSC in February 2026, a position he had held since December 2023 as the company's largest individual shareholder. He cited a wish to focus on other business interests.
Burjeel Holdings announced that its board approved Dr Shamsheer Vayalil's appointment as chief executive officer while he continues as founder and chairman. The move was presented as reflecting the group's scale and maturity, and it remained subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Burjeel-linked relief efforts reported that ₹6 crore pledged by Shamsheer Vayalil for victims of the Air India Flight 171 tragedy had been handed over to the families of deceased and injured students and doctors at BJ Medical College. The support was framed as aid for the families affected by the crash that killed several medical students in Ahmedabad.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath |
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| Earned Name | Ambani of Doctors |
| Known for | Being the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, and later also its chief executive officer |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shabeena Ali | ||
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| Children | 4 | ||
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Career
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Favourites
| Car Collection | Rolls-Royce Spectre |
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Style Quotient
| Net Worth (approx.) | $2.4 billion |
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| Forbes Estimate (August 2026) | $1.8 billion |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in a noted business family in Kerala, India. | |
| 2. Completed a radiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. | |
| 3. Founded Burjeel Holdings and has expanded healthcare services across the Middle East. | |
| 4. Charitable contributions include AED 5 million for Turkey and Syria earthquake relief and significant donations for victim support. | |
| 5. Announced free heart surgeries for 50 children from poor families in January 2024 as a tribute to his father-in-law M. A. Yusuff Ali's 50 years in the UAE | |
| 6. Announced a financial support programme worth AED 1 million for families of seven Indian workers killed in a June 2026 Emirates Road crash in Dubai. |
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