Education City mourns death of Cornell student
It is a sad day at Education City (EC).
The EC community is mourning the death of a pre-medical school student who was involved in a motorcycle accident on Wednesday afternoon.
20-year-old Jaber Al-Adba, a student at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), was confirmed dead in an email sent to faculty and students by WCMC-Q’s Dean, Dr. Javaid Sheikh.
Students living in the Residence Halls in the campus were also notified of Al-Adba's tragic demise.
Doha News reports that Al Adba had apparently crashed near the WCMC-Q building while trying out his cousin’s motorcycle. The tragic accident reportedly happened around 3.50 pm.
Many of Al-Abda’s friends said they are in shock over his sudden demise and have coveyed their condolences on social media.
Qatar Foundation also took to Twitter to convey their condolences.
It is with great regret that QF and @WCMCQ announce that a WCMCQ student has passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident.
— Qatar Foundation (@QF) August 27, 2014The QF and @WCMCQ community sends its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased student.
— Qatar Foundation (@QF) August 27, 2014
It's a sad news :(
May Almighty Allah give him Jannah (Ameen)
Rest in peace