Indian expat Krishna Nair dies of heart attack in Muscat

Krishna Nair, a well-known Indian expatriate in Muscat who dedicated much of his life to coaching swimming and leading treks, passed away on Friday after suffering a heart attack while swimming at Kalbooh Park, The Arabian Stories reported. He was 45.

A native of Ramamangalam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, Nair worked as an engineer with a consultancy firm in Muscat. But his true legacy



lay outside the office — in the water, on mountain trails, and in the lives of hundreds of residents he trained, encouraged, and inspired.

For years, he volunteered at Khalbouh Park, teaching children and adults the basics of swimming and helping them gain confidence in the water. Friends and community members remembered him as a patient mentor and a passionate advocate of outdoor fitness.