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Dubai: Yusuffali most powerful Indian in Gulf for 4th year in row

  •   Sun, Oct 06 2013 09:56:25 PM

Dubai: Yusuffali most powerful Indian in Gulf for 4th year in row

Dubai, Oct 6 (PTI): NRI businessman Yusuffali MA, who runs the largest retail chain in the UAE, has topped the list of the most powerful Indians in the Gulf region for the 4th time in a row with an annual turnover of USD 4.5 billion.

Kerala-born Yusuffali, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi- based EMKE Group which owns many brands including the Lulu chain of hypermarkets, employs around 27,000 people, including 22,000 Indians, in 29 nations.

Feroz Allana of the Allana Group, which manufactures and markets a well-integrated range of consumer products, came second in the list of '100 most powerful Indians in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council)' published today by Arabian Business magazine.

Standard Chartered banking boss V Shankar stood third, ahead of healthcare boss Dr B R Shetty, with legendary investor Ragu Kataria completing the top five.

Ashish Mehta was the highest placed lawyer at number seven, with Sunil John leading the way for entries from PR and Media, at number 14.

The list was propped up by Geebee Group boss G B Jethwani in 100th place.

This year's list also featured a record 11 female entries, with 20th placed Zulekha Daud leading the way, ahead of Jumbo Group boss Vidya Chhabria ranked 39th. Diva Modelling founder Nicole Larsen made her first ever appearance in the list in 52nd place.

Arabian Business editor Ed Attwood said, "The contribution of the Indian community to the growth of the GCC has been nothing short of spectacular, and everyone on this list has played and continues to play a major part in that story."

Those figuring in the list will be honoured on October 28 at a gala event in Dubai, with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar appearing as the guest of honour.

The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
  

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  • abdul sattar habiballah, belapu/Jeddah

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Mr. Yousufali you are the one Indian who stand first time in the chair of Chairman ( Chamber of Commerce, Abu Dhabi.) I learn from sources that you are one who brings poor people from India to your EMKE group. I pray ALMIGHTY ALLAH to make you more hearty and healthy to help poors. Congrats to your group of Company, daiji tnank u for the disclosing the matter to the public.

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  • Mohammed Ali, Riyadh

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Congrt's Mr.yhousuffali & Mr.B.R.Shetty Great Job keep it up
    God Bless u...

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  • Stany Dsouza, Miyar / Mumbai

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Congratulations to all the achievers, and especially Yousuf Ali and B R Shetty. I had the good fortune of dealing with these two fantastic persons when I worked for a nationalized bank in the 90s in Abu Dhabi. I knew their potential and it has been proved that they are matchless. God bless them with long life and good health.

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  • antony, udupi

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Mr Yousuf is truly a great and blessed individual......... So many prayers form 27000 employees ......... 27000 families are living a better life just because of this person. God give more power and strength so that he can employ more ....

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  • R K, Mangalore / Doha

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    thank u very much sir 2 bringing all our home product 2 gulf countries...

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  • For Justice, Abu Dhabi / Ubar

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Very rare personality Mr.Yousuf Ali,not only to Kerala but whole India be proud of.

    All the best Sir.

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  • Aadil Khan, Kasaragod, Saudi Arabia

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    A man rose from rag with sheer hardwork and dedication. He even today did not forget the difficult times of his beginning. Yusuffali Saab, congrats and wish you good health and long life and continue to be humble and kind as ever.

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  • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Mr M A Yusuf Ali and Mr BR Shetty Congrats on being most powerful Indians in the gulf region. I think ManagloreanMr M A Y ALI has financial aide if my memory is correct one MR SHETTY...I watched his TV interview and very very humble and down to earth.Congrats all listed Business of India and you guys making Indian flag high flying..

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  • Sunil Nelson Titus, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Congratulations to all the Achievers. Much privileged to be associated as Legal Consultant with Mr. Ashish Mehta ( Founder & Managing Partner - Ashish Mehta & Associates, Legal consultants & Solicitors - Dubai)who has been placed 7th among the top 100 powerful Indians in the entire gulf.

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  • Stany D'sa, Balehonnur/Dubai

    Mon, Oct 07 2013

    Congrats to Yusuffali. Amazing Indian business magnate in the Gulf. You have made India extremely proud as thousands of people earn their lively hood from your business empire. God bless you & family with robust health and good luck always.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Oct 06 2013

    Congrats Yousuffali for being the most powerful Indian businessman in gulf country for the fourth year in row. May your name & fame shine in the world map.

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  • Dayanand Bangera, katapady / Abu Dhabi

    Sun, Oct 06 2013

    Mabrook sir....you deserve.......

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  • N Mukkawala, KSA,Kinnigoly

    Sun, Oct 06 2013

    May god bless you with more business and prosperity. You have created employment for millions of people.

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Sun, Oct 06 2013

    Rags to riches story of Yusuffali is so inspiring to all of us Indians worldwide.

    There is no substitute for hard work.

    Congrats to all NRIs who remitted more than USD.70 Billion to the Indian economy!!!!!!!!!!

    Jai Hind!

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore, Houston/Dallas, Texas

    Sun, Oct 06 2013

    Indian businessmen and entrepreneurs have had a successful footing in the Gulf region from the time the British had established their British India Trading Company spreading their wings of trade and commerce for a global strategy. Indian merchants and trading houses in the Gulf region are matured and seasoned businessmen who have masterminded their global trading connections from the time Vasco da Gama set his sails towards East Indies in the 16th century. In fact, when Vasco da Gama developed engine troubles for his motor boat, records reveal that he stopped by at Fujaira for repairs and picked up some Arab sailors in order to guide him the way to India where they landed in Calicut. Many of these Arab sailors chose to stay behind in Kerala and that's why there is a close tie up between Kerala and the Arab Gulf psychologically as well as historically. Indians have been trustworthy partners with the Arabs in the Gulf region.

    When Americans and the British came to the Persian Gulf region for exploring Oil in the early 30's India was the focal point for transit shipping and also the onward transportation. The small Dakota planes carrying Oil Men and Oil Tools came from the West to Bombay and then people from the west came to Bahrain by motor vessels enroute to Saudi Arabia by country dhows. The British India Steam Navigation was an old established ship route from Bomabay to Basrah.

    This is a historical tie up between the world and India for transit passage and shipments to the Gulf countries. Indians have been admired as good merchants, honest traders and hard workers, and the Arabs in their own hearts and minds know the value of Indians that have contributed for the progress and prosperity of the entire region.

    May this historical relations between India and the Gulf region continue to flourish with greater opportunities of collaborations and cooperation so that both Arabs and the Indians will benefit for a long way to come. Assalam Alekhum.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/Dubai/New York,USA.

    Sun, Oct 06 2013

    Congratulations to Yusuffali for being the most powerful Indian in the Gulf for the fourth year in a row. Wish you and your staff more success in the years to come.

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