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Scottish Entrepreneur and Dragons' Den Online Investor Shaf Rasul Dies at 55

His family announced his death, requesting prayers for the family.

Overview

  • Rasul’s death was confirmed by a family statement that named his wife Nabila and children Sohaib and Sarah.
  • Regional outlets reported he died on Thursday after suddenly falling ill, a detail not officially specified by the family.
  • A Janazah prayer was held at Glasgow Central Mosque, with burial at Sunnyside Cemetery reported by The Sun and cited by local media.
  • The self-made businessman founded E‑Net Computers, appeared on the UK Asian Rich List in 2008, and later led property firm SRA Ventures.
  • He gained a wider profile on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den Online in 2009, and colleagues, including PR executive Chris Gilmour, shared tributes to his enthusiasm and mentorship.