# Arab woman found dead in Kozhikode; post-mortem awaited 2026-08-14T22:54:47+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A 41-year-old woman from Ras Al Khaimah, Zainab Ali Juma Mohammad Al Marzooqi, was found dead in a hotel room near Jaffer Khan Colony Road in Kozhikode on August 14. She had arrived in Kerala with her family last week. Her parents informed the Nadakkavu police after finding her unresponsive. The body has been sent to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem. Police have not confirmed the cause of death, but a cardiac arrest is suspected because the woman reportedly suffered from various ailments. The incident comes as Kerala seeks to attract more tourists from Arab countries, an important segment of the foreign tourist market. An upcoming tourism event in Kochi is expected to bring Arab travel agents to the state. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: Kerala, Kozhikode, Ras Al Khaimah, Zainab Al Marzooqi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/arab-woman-found-dead-in-kozhikode-post-mortem-awaited/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/arab-woman-found-dead-in-kozhikode-post-mortem-awaited/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.