Saudi skydiver dies in Dubai

The man, identified as Majed Al Shuaiby, fell to his death after the parachute malfunctioned when opening.

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A Saudi man died while skydiving in Dubai on Thursday, a Saudi newspaper reported.

Okaz said that the man, identified as Majed Al Shuaiby, fell to his death and that his brother, Thamer, said his sibling was an experienced skydiver who took part in both Saudi and international events.

His body will be transported to Jeddah, where their father lives.

Dubai Police and Skydive Dubai could not be reached for comment.

dmoukhallati@thenational.ae