Expressing their desperate need for Ibrahim’s return, his father, Mohammad Mashook, made a plea, saying, “Ibrahim, if you’re reading this, please come home.” Ibrahim’s mother also voiced her concern, stating, “We’re very worried. Every moment without him feels like an eternity.”

During his disappearance, Ibrahim was last seen wearing a black shirt and carrying money he received as Eidiya during the recent Eid celebrations. “We don’t know how he’s managing, and we pray for his safe return,” Ibrahim’s mother added.

The family has conducted an extensive search in all possible areas and has filed a missing person report. Ibrahim’s mother mentioned that they have reached out to his friends and relatives for any leads. He is the eldest of two sons.

This incident follows the disappearance of another 17-year-old from Pakistan in Sharjah on April 14, who was eventually reunited with his family after five days. The circumstances surrounding his return remain undisclosed to respect privacy concerns.

The UAE has witnessed a number of cases involving missing teenagers in recent months, shedding light on the challenges faced by young individuals and their families. In one instance, a French teenager who went missing in Sharjah was found in the desert not far from her home. Similarly, a Sharjah teenager with autism disappeared from a shopping mall and was later located 18 kilometers away at Dubai Airport, thanks to the attentiveness of an Indian passenger.