Sharjah: A student at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), who drowned on Thursday in Dibba, was buried yesterday, Gulf News has learnt.

The American University in Sharjah (AUS) yesterday confirmed the death of the Emirati student identified as Abdul Aziz Mohammad Al Ghafli. He was on a university trip to Dibba with another 82 students. A university spokesperson expressed deep sorrow over the death of Al Ghafli, a first-year student, and said the burial took place in Sharjah.

"The university can confirm the death of its student and expresses deep sorrow. Some 2,000 students, friends and family members attended the burial," the spokesperson said. Students yesterday posted condolences and prayers on Facebook.