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| relatives = [[M. A. Yusuff Ali]] (father in-law)
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| education = [[Kasturba Medical College, Manipal]] ([[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]]) <br/> [[Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute]] (MD)
| education = [[Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore]] ([[Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery|MBBS]]) <br/> [[Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute]] (MD)
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'''Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath''' (born 11 January 1977) is an Indian [[radiology|radiologist]] and businessman. He is the founder, chairman and managing director of VPS Healthcare Group,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vayalil |first1=Shamsheer |title=Chairman and Managing Director's Message |url=http://www.vpshealth.com/directors-message |website=VPS Healthcare |access-date=3 November 2018 }}</ref> and the vice chairman and managing director of Amanat Holdings, a healthcare and education investment company.<ref name=":3">{{cite news |last1=De La Cerna |first1=Fatima |title=Amanat Holdings appoints new chairman, managing director |url=http://www.constructionweekonline.com/article-47280-amanat-holdings-appoints-new-chairman-managing-director/ |access-date=3 November 2018 |work=Construction Week Online |date=24 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/AMANAT:UH|title=Amanat Holdings PJSC|website=www.bloomberg.com|access-date=16 June 2019}}</ref> {{As of|2019|06}}, Vayalil has a net worth of US$1.4 billion.<ref name=Forbes>{{cite web |title=#1605 Shamsheer Vayalil |url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/shamsheer-vayalil/ |website=Forbes |accessdate=6 June 2019}}</ref>
'''Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath''' (born 11 January 1977) is an Indian [[Radiology|radiologist]] and businessman. He is the founder and chairman of [[Burjeel Holdings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://burjeelholdings.com/about-us/|title=About Us|website=Burjeel Holdings}}</ref> Through VPS Healthcare, his family office, he oversees an extensive investment portfolio including Burjeel Holdings, RPM, LifePharma, Lakeshore Hospital, Ziva, Keita, and Educare Institute.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vpshealth.com/|title=VPS Healthcare Abu Dhabi UAE |website=vpshealth.com}}</ref> {{As of|April 2023|post=,}} Vayalil has a net worth of US$2.4 billion. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/shamsheer-vayalil/|title=Shamsheer Vayalil|website=Forbes}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Vayalil was born on 11 January 1977 in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], India.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name="india-times" /> His parents are Hashim Pokkinari and Mariyam Barakkool.<ref name="international-indian" />
Vayalil was born on 11 January 1977 in [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]], India.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Karmali |first1=Naazneen |date=1 February 2018 |title=Indian-Born Middle East Billionaire Shamsheer Vayalil Joins The Giving Pledge |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2018/02/01/indian-born-middle-east-billionaire-shamsheer-vayalil-joins-the-giving-pledge/#16feda812a98 |access-date=3 November 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name="india-times" /> His parents are Hashim Pokkinari and Mariyam Barakkool.<ref name="international-indian">{{Cite news |last=Fernandes |first=Armenia |date=16 March 2014 |title=Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath: A Remarkable Journey of Success. |work=The International Indian |url=http://www.tii.ae/pdfs/21.1.pdf |access-date=28 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211175243/http://www.tii.ae/pdfs/21.1.pdf |archive-date=11 February 2015}}</ref>


After his schooling, he pursued a [[MBBS]] at [[Kasturba Medical College, Manipal]], then obtained his [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]] in [[radiology]] from [[Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute]], [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-shamsheer-vayalil-built-vps-healthcare-into-a-1-billion-global-firm/|title=How Shamsheer Vayalil Built VPS into a $1 Billion Global Firm|last1=Economics|first1=Health|last2=Podcasts|website=Knowledge@Wharton|language=en|access-date=16 June 2019|last3=Video|last4=Arabic|last5=Focus|first5=Global|last6=Africa|first6=Middle East &}}</ref> He did his radiology fellowship at [[Massachusetts General Hospital]], [[Boston]].<ref name="international-indian">{{Cite news|url=http://www.tii.ae/pdfs/21.1.pdf|title=Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath: A Remarkable Journey of Success.|last=Fernandes|first=Armenia|date=16 March 2014|work=The International Indian|access-date=28 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211175243/http://www.tii.ae/pdfs/21.1.pdf|archive-date=11 February 2015}}</ref>
After his schooling, he pursued a [[MBBS]] at [[Kasturba Medical College, Manipal]], then obtained his [[Doctor of Medicine|MD]] in [[radiology]] from [[Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute]], [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/how-shamsheer-vayalil-built-vps-healthcare-into-a-1-billion-global-firm/|title=How Shamsheer Vayalil Built VPS into a $1 Billion Global Firm|last1=Economics|first1=Health|last2=Podcasts|website=Knowledge@Wharton|language=en|access-date=16 June 2019|last3=Video|last4=Arabic|last5=Focus|first5=Global|last6=Africa|first6=Middle East &}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Vayalil was a radiologist for 12 months at [[Sheikh Khalifa Medical City]], [[Abu Dhabi]], UAE.<ref name="ar_biz_interview">{{cite magazine |title=Interview: Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/interview-dr-shamsheer-vayalil-parambath-535882.html |access-date=3 November 2018 |magazine=Arabian Business |date=24 January 2014}}</ref> In 2007, he opened his first hospital{{Snd}} LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi.<ref name="ar_biz_interview" /> Over the next twelve years, his company [[VPS Healthcare]] started 23 hospitals in four countries<ref name="overview">{{cite web |title=Overview |url=https://www.vpshealth.com/overview-vps-about-us |website=VPS Healthcare |access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref> with over 125 medical centres and about 13,000 employees in the Middle East, Europe, and India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Meet a new generation of rising stars of the Indian diaspora making a mark in diverse fields around the world |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/nris-in-news/meet-a-new-generation-of-rising-stars-of-the-indian-diaspora-making-a-mark-in-diverse-fields-around-the-world/articleshow/70208158.cms |accessdate=5 December 2019 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=14 July 2019}}</ref>
Vayalil was a radiologist for 12 months at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In 2007, he opened his first hospital – LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Over the next twelve years, his company VPS Healthcare started 20 hospitals in three countries and now has over 23 medical centres and about 13,000 employees in the Middle East and
Vayalil is a member of the UAE Medical Council{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}}. He was a member of the advisory committee of the University of Sharjah College of Medicine. He is on the board of directors of Kannur International Airport Ltd.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Kannur International Airport |url=https://kannurairport.aero/ |access-date=2023-10-13 |website=kannurairport.aero |language=en}}</ref>

Vayalil is a member of the UAE Medical Council,{{Citation needed|date=December 2019|reason=Is this the correct name of the organization?}} a board member of the [[Abu Dhabi University]],{{Citation needed|date=December 2019}} and a member of the advisory committee of the [[University of Sharjah]] College of Medicine.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/news/uae/education/university-of-sharjah-appoints-dr-shamsheer-vayalil-1.2014035|title=University of Sharjah appoints Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil|date=19 April 2017|newspaper=Gulf News|accessdate=3 November 2018}}</ref> He is a former director of Kannur International Airport Ltd,<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Directors |url=https://kannurairport.aero/board-directors-0 |publisher=Kannur International Airport |accessdate=29 July 2019}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=December 2019|reason=Does not show subject and the only two archives of the page show back-end errors.}} and a member of the Kerala NRI Commission, a commission with quasi-judicial powers set up in Kerala to protect the rights, interests, and properties of non-resident Indians (NRIs) from Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kerala.gov.in/nri-keralites-commission|title=Non-Resident Indians' (Keralites) Commission|publisher=Kerala Government|accessdate=1 July 2019}}</ref>


==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==
Vayalil contributed AED 5 million to the Emirates Red Crescent to join global relief efforts in supporting those affected by the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/uae-entrepreneur-dr-shamsheer-vayalil-donates-dh5-million-towards-earthquake-relief-in-turkey-and-syria-1.1676363409511|title=UAE entrepreneur Dr Shamsheer Vayalil donates Dh5 million towards earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria|date=14 February 2023|website=gulfnews.com}}</ref>
Vayalil is a member of "[[The Giving Pledge]]".<ref name=":0">{{cite news |last1=Karmali |first1=Naazneen |title=Indian-Born Middle East Billionaire Shamsheer Vayalil Joins The Giving Pledge |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2018/02/01/indian-born-middle-east-billionaire-shamsheer-vayalil-joins-the-giving-pledge/#16feda812a98 |access-date=3 November 2018 |work=Forbes |date=1 February 2018}}</ref> He pledged to donate half his wealth for philanthropy.<ref>{{cite news |author=Shireena Al Nowais |title='It's good business': billionaire doctor Shamsheer Vayalil on giving half his fortune to charity |url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/it-s-good-business-billionaire-doctor-shamsheer-vayalil-on-giving-half-his-fortune-to-charity-1.735857 |access-date=3 November 2018 |newspaper=The National |date=31 March 2018}}</ref>

VPS Healthcare donated emergency healthcare equipment worth Rs 1.75 crores when [[Nipah virus infection|Nipah]] viral infection was diagnosed in Kerala in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=VPS Healthcare Pvt Ltd offers equipment worth Rs 1.7 crore |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/jun/03/vps-healthcare-pvt-ltd-offers-equipment-worth-rs-17-crore-1823017.html |accessdate=3 November 2018 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=3 June 2018}}</ref>

Vayalil personally pledged to donate Dh 26 million (Rs 50 crore) to Kerala after the monsoon floods in August 2018.<ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Webster |title=Indian businessman Dr Shamsheer Vayalil pledges Dh26m to restore flood-hit Kerala |url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/environment/indian-businessman-dr-shamsheer-vayalil-pledges-dh26m-to-restore-flood-hit-kerala-1.761968 |access-date=3 November 2018 |newspaper=The National |date=20 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Rayomand |last=Engineer |title=NRI Billionaire Reaches Out To His Roots, Donates Rs 50 Cr to #KeralaFloodRelief |url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/156567/nri-billionaire-donates-kerala-floods-news/ |accessdate=3 November 2018 |work=Better India |date=21 August 2018}}</ref>

He was honoured at an event hosted by United Nations in New York for his philanthropy.<ref name = "khaleej">{{cite news |title=VPS Healthcare founder Dr Vayalil to be honoured at United Nations |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/vps-healthcare-founder-dr-vayalil-to-be-honoured-at-united-nations |accessdate=29 July 2019 |date=22 April 2015}}</ref> He was recognised for the community welfare initiatives, which include the '1000 Free Heart Surgeries' initiative for the underprivileged, launched as a tribute to [[Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan]]. As part of the initiative, people from around the world, from babies to a 70-year-old, have undergone cardiac surgeries.<ref name = "khaleej" />

Vayalil made donations to the UAE Red Crescent for Syrian refugees and to the Indian Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir. He extended his support to the kin of the victims of the Mangaluru plane crash in May 2010. He offered jobs and educational assistance to the families of the victims and many of the people that took up jobs at VPS Healthcare continue to work with the company today.<ref name = "khaleej" />


==Non-resident Indian voting rights==
==Non-resident Indian voting rights==
[[File:Pranab Mukherjee presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards, at the Valedictory Session of the 12th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ‘Engaging Diaspora Connecting Across Generation’ (3).jpg|thumb|Shamsheer Vayalil receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman]]
[[File:Pranab Mukherjee presented the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards, at the Valedictory Session of the 12th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas ‘Engaging Diaspora Connecting Across Generation’ (3).jpg|thumb|Shamsheer Vayalil receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman]]


In April 2014, Vayalil filed a petition in the [[Supreme Court of India]] in connection with [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|non-resident Indian]] (NRI) voting rights. Currently, voters have to travel to their constituency to vote. The Court directed the [[Election Commission of India]] to explore the possibility for NRIs to cast their vote from their place of residence. In October 2014, the Commission submitted its report to the Court, recommending that NRIs be permitted to vote by proxy and e-postal ballot.<ref name="india-times">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/middle-east-news/A-one-man-fight-could-help-millions-of-expats-vote/articleshow/45142542.cms|title=A one-man fight could help millions of expats vote|date=14 November 2014|accessdate=3 November 2018|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> On 9 August 2018, the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2017, enabling the facility of proxy voting to overseas Indians, was passed by the [[Lok Sabha]], and was awaiting introduction in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bill-to-allow-proxy-voting-by-nris-passed-by-lok-sabha/articleshow/65343623.cms|title=Bill to allow proxy voting by NRIs passed by Lok Sabha|date=9 August 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=16 June 2019}}</ref>
In April 2014, Vayalil filed a petition in the [[Supreme Court of India]] in connection with [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|non-resident Indian]] (NRI) voting rights. Currently, voters have to travel to their constituency to vote. The Court directed the [[Election Commission of India]] to explore the possibility for NRIs to cast their vote from their place of residence. In October 2014, the commission submitted its report to the Court, recommending that NRIs be permitted to vote by proxy and e-postal ballot.<ref name="india-times">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/middle-east-news/A-one-man-fight-could-help-millions-of-expats-vote/articleshow/45142542.cms|title=A one-man fight could help millions of expats vote|date=14 November 2014|accessdate=3 November 2018|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> On 9 August 2018, the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2017, enabling the facility of proxy voting to overseas Indians, was passed by the [[Lok Sabha]], and was awaiting introduction in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/bill-to-allow-proxy-voting-by-nris-passed-by-lok-sabha/articleshow/65343623.cms|title=Bill to allow proxy voting by NRIs passed by Lok Sabha|date=9 August 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=16 June 2019}}</ref>


==Awards and accolades==
==Awards and accolades==
* 2014 – ''[[Pravasi Bharatiya Samman]]'' for his role in developing a healthcare business in the [[United Arab Emirates]] and for promoting UAE-India ties<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/nri-award-winner-to-expand-healthcare-business-in-india-114011400358_1.html|title=NRI award winner to expand healthcare business in India |date=14 January 2014|accessdate=3 November 2018 |newspaper=Business Standard |agency=IANS}}</ref>
* 2014 – ''[[Pravasi Bharatiya Samman]]'' for his role in developing a healthcare business in the [[United Arab Emirates]] and for promoting UAE-India ties<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/nri-award-winner-to-expand-healthcare-business-in-india-114011400358_1.html|title=NRI award winner to expand healthcare business in India |date=14 January 2014|accessdate=3 November 2018 |newspaper=Business Standard |agency=IANS}}</ref>
* 2014 – Received an honorary Doctorate (D.Litt & DSE Honors Degree) from [[Aligarh Muslim University]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/AMU-awards-240-gold-medals-4000-degrees-at-convocation/articleshow/44839996.cms?from=mdr|last=Agha|first=Eram|date=16 October 2014|title=AMU awards 240 gold medals, 4,000 degrees at convocation |work=Times of India|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|accessdate=11 August 2019}}</ref>
* 2014 – Received an honorary Doctorate (D.Litt. & DSE Honors Degree) from [[Aligarh Muslim University]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/AMU-awards-240-gold-medals-4000-degrees-at-convocation/articleshow/44839996.cms?from=mdr|last=Agha|first=Eram|date=16 October 2014|title=AMU awards 240 gold medals, 4,000 degrees at convocation |work=Times of India|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|accessdate=11 August 2019}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vayalil is married to Shabeena, the eldest daughter of fellow billionaire [[M. A. Yusuff Ali]].<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Balachandran|first1=Malu |title=Yusuff Ali: A mentor to his sons-in-law |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/india-rich-list-2018/yusuff-ali-a-mentor-to-his-sonsinlaw/51727/1 |accessdate=24 May 2019 |publisher=India East Forbes}}</ref> They have four children and live in the UAE.<ref name="Forbes" />
Vayalil is married to Shabeena, the eldest daughter of fellow billionaire [[M. A. Yusuff Ali]].<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last1=Balachandran|first1=Malu |title=Yusuff Ali: A mentor to his sons-in-law |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/india-rich-list-2018/yusuff-ali-a-mentor-to-his-sonsinlaw/51727/1 |accessdate=24 May 2019 |publisher=India East Forbes}}</ref> They have four children.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web |title=#1605 Shamsheer Vayalil |url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/shamsheer-vayalil/ |accessdate=6 June 2019 |website=Forbes}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 26 November 2024

Shamsheer Vayalil
Born (1977-01-11) 11 January 1977 (age 47)
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
EducationKasturba Medical College, Mangalore (MBBS)
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (MD)
Occupation(s)business tycoon, radiologist
Known forFounder, VPS Healthcare
SpouseShabeena Ali
Children4
RelativesM. A. Yusuff Ali (father-in-law)
AwardsPravasi Bharatiya Samman (2014)[1]
Websitewww.drshamsheer.com

Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath (born 11 January 1977) is an Indian radiologist and businessman. He is the founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings.[2] Through VPS Healthcare, his family office, he oversees an extensive investment portfolio including Burjeel Holdings, RPM, LifePharma, Lakeshore Hospital, Ziva, Keita, and Educare Institute.[3] As of April 2023, Vayalil has a net worth of US$2.4 billion. [4]

Early life

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Vayalil was born on 11 January 1977 in Kozhikode, Kerala, India.[5][6][7] His parents are Hashim Pokkinari and Mariyam Barakkool.[8]

After his schooling, he pursued a MBBS at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, then obtained his MD in radiology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai.[9]

Career

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Vayalil was a radiologist for 12 months at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In 2007, he opened his first hospital – LLH Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Over the next twelve years, his company VPS Healthcare started 20 hospitals in three countries and now has over 23 medical centres and about 13,000 employees in the Middle East and Vayalil is a member of the UAE Medical Council[citation needed]. He was a member of the advisory committee of the University of Sharjah College of Medicine. He is on the board of directors of Kannur International Airport Ltd.[10]

Philanthropy

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Vayalil contributed AED 5 million to the Emirates Red Crescent to join global relief efforts in supporting those affected by the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in 2023.[11]

Non-resident Indian voting rights

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Shamsheer Vayalil receives Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

In April 2014, Vayalil filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India in connection with non-resident Indian (NRI) voting rights. Currently, voters have to travel to their constituency to vote. The Court directed the Election Commission of India to explore the possibility for NRIs to cast their vote from their place of residence. In October 2014, the commission submitted its report to the Court, recommending that NRIs be permitted to vote by proxy and e-postal ballot.[7] On 9 August 2018, the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2017, enabling the facility of proxy voting to overseas Indians, was passed by the Lok Sabha, and was awaiting introduction in the upper house of the Indian Parliament, the Rajya Sabha.[12]

Awards and accolades

[edit]

Personal life

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Vayalil is married to Shabeena, the eldest daughter of fellow billionaire M. A. Yusuff Ali.[6] They have four children.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2014" (PDF). www.mea.gov.in. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  2. ^ "About Us". Burjeel Holdings.
  3. ^ "VPS Healthcare Abu Dhabi UAE". vpshealth.com.
  4. ^ "Shamsheer Vayalil". Forbes.
  5. ^ Karmali, Naazneen (1 February 2018). "Indian-Born Middle East Billionaire Shamsheer Vayalil Joins The Giving Pledge". Forbes. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  6. ^ a b Balachandran, Malu. "Yusuff Ali: A mentor to his sons-in-law". India East Forbes. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  7. ^ a b "A one-man fight could help millions of expats vote". Times of India. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  8. ^ Fernandes, Armenia (16 March 2014). "Dr Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath: A Remarkable Journey of Success" (PDF). The International Indian. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 February 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  9. ^ Economics, Health; Podcasts; Video; Arabic; Focus, Global; Africa, Middle East &. "How Shamsheer Vayalil Built VPS into a $1 Billion Global Firm". Knowledge@Wharton. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Kannur International Airport". kannurairport.aero. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  11. ^ "UAE entrepreneur Dr Shamsheer Vayalil donates Dh5 million towards earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria". gulfnews.com. 14 February 2023.
  12. ^ "Bill to allow proxy voting by NRIs passed by Lok Sabha". The Economic Times. 9 August 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  13. ^ "NRI award winner to expand healthcare business in India". Business Standard. IANS. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  14. ^ Agha, Eram (16 October 2014). "AMU awards 240 gold medals, 4,000 degrees at convocation". Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  15. ^ "#1605 Shamsheer Vayalil". Forbes. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
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