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Brother flies in from Canada to search for missing Moroccan
A man has flown in from Canada to search for his brother, who went missing in mid-October after complaining of constant headaches and suffering from tension at his job.
- By Alia Al Theeb, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:32 December 6, 2008
Dubai: A man has flown in from Canada to search for his brother, who went missing in mid-October after complaining of constant headaches and suffering from tension at his job.
Reda Al Ayyam, a 25-year-old Moroccan, went missing on October 18. Dubai Police have appealed for information about his whereabouts.
Fouad Al Ayyam, Reda's elder brother, said that in the last five days before he disappeared his sibling had expressed a desire to return to Morocco because he was unhappy and stressed out.
"It was Reda's first time in the UAE and he had found a job in a bank where he received training. He was later transferred to a different section, but he did not like it," Fouad said.
"Reda said he was not feeling well and was suffering from constant headaches. He went to see two doctors, who assured him he was fine. But he insisted on going back home," he said.
"I have been looking for Reda in hospitals, jails, everywhere. I have also filed a missing person report at Bur Dubai Police Station and even went to the morgue to check if his body was lying there," Fouad said.
Extensive search
He said he had visited various emirates to look for his brother and had also been in contact with the Moroccan embassy.
"I do not know where he could go, as his passport is with the bank and his clothes, his Moroccan identity card and Moroccan driving license are still in his room," Fouad said.
He said he had not seen Reda for the past three years, as he was in Canada, but was in constant contact with him.
"I hope I will find my brother soon, as my parents and family back home are also waiting to hear some good news," Fouad said.
"Reda is a quiet and loveable person. He doesn't smoke and is smart and hard-working. He is my brother and friend at the same time," Fouad said.
He said his brother had claimed that there were some difficulties at the bank.
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