Missing Titanic Submarine: Who is Prince Dawood? Rich Pakistani businessman aboard the Lost Sub

A submarine that was on an expedition to take five passengers to see the Titanic wreck site went missing on June 18. The incident occurred in the Atlantic Ocean when the submarine lost contact with the mothership an hour and forty-five minutes after starting its voyage. Two of the missing passengers are Prince Dawood and his nineteen-year-old Sulaiman. Shahzada is a Pakistani business tycoon and one of the four billionaires.

Who is Prince Dawood?

Prince Dawood’s wealth is legendary in Pakistan, and he is one of the richest men in the country. He is also the Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, the company operates in several sectors and is involved in the production of fertilizers, food and energy. According to the New York Times, Dawood is also the scion of one of the wealthiest families in Pakistan. Dawood is also a board member of The Prince’s Trust and a trustee of The Dawood Foundation.

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Education of Prince Dawood

The 48-year-old man from Pakistan joined the University of Buckingham, where he pursued LLB. He also received a degree in Global Textile Marketing from Philadelphia University. The knowledge gained by him was later used to handle the business and increase his wealth. According to reports, Prince Dawood’s net worth is currently US$136.73 million.

Who is Suleman Dawood?

The prince’s son Sulaiman Dawood, who is currently 19 years old, was also aboard the submarine, reported the Daily Mail. According to various reports, the businessman’s son is a science fiction fan and is known for volleyball.

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Prince Dawood’s family

Prince Dawood and his 19-year-old son boarded the submersible on June 18 to see the wreckage of the Titanic ship. However, there has been no contact with the two since the submarine went missing. Meanwhile, the millionaire’s wife Christina and daughter Alina are waiting for news about their family.

According to a statement, Engro said, “On Sunday, June 18, Mr. Shehzada Dawood, Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation Ltd., accompanied by his son Sulaiman, set out on a trip to see the remains of the Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean.”

What happened to the Oceangate submarine?

At around 4 am on Sunday morning, the submarine of Oceangate Expedition started its journey to the depths of the ocean. It was diving from a height of 12,500 feet in the sea carrying five people. However, one hour and forty-five minutes after landing, the submersible was unable to contact the mothership, MV Polar Prince. Some submarine experts believe that deploying a remotely operated vehicle to a maximum depth of 20,000 feet is the only viable option for rescuing survivors.