Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Kerala Man Returns Home After 51 Years in UAE, Celebrated
A man named Gafoor, who is 64, went back home to Kerala, India, after living in Dubai for 51 years.
He helped people from his hometown get jobs in the UAE.
People in the Malayali community liked him so much, they called him "real-life Gafoor".
When he came home, there was a big party and lots of people welcomed him.
A video of the welcome was shared online, and many people were happy to see him back.
Thayyil Abdul Gafoor, a 64-year-old, returned to Kerala after 51 years in the UAE.
He facilitated employment visa processing and helped people from his hometown find jobs.
Gafoor is known as "real-life Gafoor" for his support of the Malayali community.
A video of his grand welcome in Kerala went viral on social media.
Gafoor's homecoming included farewell parties and a large welcome at Calicut International Airport.
- Who
- Thayyil Abdul Gafoor, an Indian expat.
- What
- A man named Thayyil Abdul Gafoor returned to Kerala after spending 51 years in the UAE.
- When
- Gafoor returned to Kerala recently.
- Where
- Gafoor returned to Kerala, India, from the UAE.
- Why
- Gafoor returned home after many years of living abroad.
- Name
- Thayyil Abdul Gafoor
- Age
- 64
- Years in UAE
- 51
- Origin
- Kerala, India
- Nickname
- "real-life Gafoor"
- Profession
- Facilitated employment visa processing