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Amena Rakkuson, who opened Dubai Thai restaurant Sticky Rice with her son, Mo Abedin, died of Covid-19 in February. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Amena Rakkuson, who opened Dubai Thai restaurant Sticky Rice with her son, Mo Abedin, died of Covid-19 in February. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Owners of Dubai restaurant Sticky Rice announce 'Mama' Amena Rakkuson has died of Covid-19
The popular eatery temporarily shuttered last month as UAE coronavirus cases were on the rise