Haroon Rashid, a former Khaleej Times journalist, passed away on Monday morning in Dubai at the age of 79 after battling cancer.
He faced the illness with incredible strength and courage. He is survived by his widow, three sons, and one daughter.
His funeral prayers were held on Monday evening at the Sonapur cemetery, Dubai.
His former colleagues described him as a complete gentleman. Originally from Karachi, Rashid worked at Gulf News before joining Khaleej Times. He was known as a hardworking and dedicated journalist.
After leaving Khaleej Times, he stayed in touch with his former colleagues via telephone and WhatsApp, inquiring about their health and wellbeing.
