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People in the Ugandan town of Masaka express their gratitude to Ms Taryam. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
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Hamda Taryam, a racing driver, founded the Hamda Foundation in the Ugandan town of Masaka. Photo: Hamda Foundation
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Emirati businessman Hassan Sajwani wrote in tribute: 'Rest in peace Hamda Taryam. Thank you for all you did for humanity'. Photo: Hamda Taryam / Instagram
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Emirati singer Hussain Al Jasmi paid tribute to Ms Taryam on social media, saying 'giving will never die'. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
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'I loved her due to her simplicity', Ms Ahmed also said in her tribute. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
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People in the Ugandan town of Masaka express their gratitude to Ms Taryam. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
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Hamda Taryam, a racing driver, founded the Hamda Foundation in the Ugandan town of Masaka. Photo: Hamda Foundation
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Emirati businessman Hassan Sajwani wrote in tribute: 'Rest in peace Hamda Taryam. Thank you for all you did for humanity'. Photo: Hamda Taryam / Instagram
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Emirati singer Hussain Al Jasmi paid tribute to Ms Taryam on social media, saying 'giving will never die'. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
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'I loved her due to her simplicity', Ms Ahmed also said in her tribute. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
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People in the Ugandan town of Masaka express their gratitude to Ms Taryam. Photo: Hamda Foundation / Instagram
Tributes paid after death of Emirati drag racer
Hamda Taryam, 24, was renowned for her philanthropic work in Africa and featured in Netflix show The Fastest
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Ali Al Shouk
28 January, 2024
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