Dubai, June 12 -- In a poignant tribute, 90-year-old Indian expatriate Haji N Jamaluddin has been awarded a commemorative airport-entry stamp- 60 years after first setting foot in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Jamaluddin, a pioneer in the field of education, arrived in Dubai by sea from Mumbai on February 26, 1965-at a time when the city had neither a formal port nor an immigration checkpoint.

The symbolic stamp was issued during a special ceremony hosted by Dubai Airports, following a heartfelt request by Jamaluddin's son to acknowledge his father's deep-rooted legacy and enduring contributions to the city.

"He arrived in Dubai by sea in 1965, before there was even a port. There was no immigration stamp back then. As part of the Yea...