Kozhikode: Prominent businessman, educational entrepreneur and philanthropist P A Ibrahim Haji, who owned several business ventures in India and the Middle East, passed away in Kozhikode on Tuesday. He was 78.
Ibrahim Haji was admitted to the City Hospital at the Dubai Healthcare City after he suffered a stroke on December 11. He was shifted to the MIMS Hospital in Kozhikode on Monday where he breathed his last on Tuesday.
Ibrahim Haji was the founder vice-chairman of Malabar Gold and Diamonds. He also served as the director of Chandrika newspaper, vice-chairman of Indus Motors and founder chairman of PACE Group of Institutions.
Born in Pallikkara in Kasaragod district on September 6, 1943, Ibrahim Haji migrated to the Gulf in 1966 where he set up successful textile, garment and jewellery businesses. He ventured into the education sector with the launch of Pace Group of Institutions in 1999. At present, 20,000 students from 25 countries pursue many courses in various PACE institutions in India, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. In Kerala, the group owns RIMS International School in Kannur, PACE Residential School and Blossom Public School, both in Manjeri. The group also owns the PA College of Engineering, PA College of Pharmacy, PA Institute of Physiotherapy, PA Polytechnic and PA First Grade College in Mangaluru in Karnataka.
His mortal remains will be kept for public viewing at his house in Kuttikkattoor in Kozhikode till 3pm. Burial will take place at Vettekkad Juma Masjid in Manjeri after 4pm.
