Sharjah : Two Malayalee youths arrived in the UAE as part of an 11-month road trip through 50 countries. The youth are traveling in a Mahindra Thar. Mohammad Hafiz (19) from Muvattupuzha Puthuppadi Parakkakudi house and Hijaz Iqbal (22) from Mulavoor Kottakudi house in Kothamangalam have arrived in the UAE. The two arrived in the UAE with the aim of traveling from Kerala to Asian and African countries. Earlier, Mohammad Hafiz had traveled from Kerala to Kashmir in the same vehicle. Hafiz, who has a diploma in electronics, and Hijaz, who has a degree, run a plastic factory and a related shop. In the meanwhile he wanted to travel around the world on a separate journey. Dean Kuriakose MP The flagged off vehicle was sent to the UAE from Kochi on the 26th of last month. The Kerala Registered Vehicle (KL17W2866) started plying on the roads of UAE from 7th December. Malayalees who see it feel new and take selfies with the vehicle. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was also pictured on the trip.
Mohammad Hafeez and Hijaz Iqbal were received by President Advocate YA Rahim at the Sharjah India Association Grounds.
The two said the goal was to complete the journey by adopting defensive measures and complying with the laws of the respective countries, despite Kovid fears. Both are trying to get a resident visa in the UAE. Travel to other countries using the on-arrival visa facility.
It will leave the UAE for Oman on the 27th of this month and travel to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya and Morocco. Initially he planned to go to Yemen but may not visit that country under special circumstances. The next destination is Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. Hafiz’s and Hijaz’s fathers were truck drivers in Sharjah for many years. They ended their exile 10 years ago and returned. That is why the two chose the UAE to start the journey. As soon as he got his driving license in the country, he took a loan from a bank and bought a vehicle. The vehicle is owned by Hafiz. That is how this historical journey began. We are also trying to find accommodation with the help of friends in the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Spend at least 10 days in each country. The trip will be completed in October 2022.
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