Karam,
38, her sister Sama, 40, and their mother Badriya Abdul Rahman, 57, were
killed yesterday, Saturday October 22, due to smoke
inhalation after fire broke out at their Sharjah villa.
Bin Karam's
brother Khalid, 32, was critical when he was rushed to Al Qassimi
Hospital.
He is currently being treated and recovering.
The funeral which was held today was attended
by top officials led by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of
Culture and Knowledge Development. The funeral prayer was held at Al
Sahaba Mosque following the midday prayer.
The UAE Businesswomen Council mourned the death of Bin Karam, whom they described as a "role model of a working citizen"
"During
her service, Ameera contributed to empowering and strengthening the
economic status of women. She was a role model of a working citizen who
attaches utmost importance to the interests of the country. She never
hesitated to work and never spared any effort to give or fulfil
achievements," said Mariam Mohammad Al Rumaithi, Chairwoman of the
Emirates Business Women Council.
Ameera had set an example for the
creative, innovative and successful women in all tasks assigned to her
especially in the initiatives, humanitarian, economic and social
campaigns that she led. She had a profound impact on the international
level, Al Rumaithi added.
Bin Karam was a successful
businesswoman, unique leader, and rich personality who bent on giving
and sacrificing for the sake of the country, she added.
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