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Introduction PNC Menon built his career the hard way. He left India for Oman in 1976. Money was tight. Formal education was limited. Yet an interiors business started there became the base for a much bigger business story. Today, PNC Menon is known as the founder of Sobha Group and Chairman Emeritus of SOBHA Limited. His work spans real estate, construction, interiors, education, housing support, and charitable programs. He is also an Omani citizen. And…
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Introduction Ohood Al Roumi is an Emirati government official. Her full name is Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi. Currently, she serves as the UAE Minister of State for Government Development and the Future. The UAE created this ministerial portfolio in 2020 as part of a federal government restructuring. Her public career goes back years. She has worked in economic research, government policy, public administration and federal workforce development. Many people first heard her name after…
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Introduction Rashid Al Dhaheri is an Emirati racing driver from Abu Dhabi. Born on 8 April 2008, he has spent most of his life around racing circuits. He started very young. Very young. His first interest came after visiting the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix as a small child. Karting followed. Europe came next. Then Formula 4. Right now, he races in Formula Regional and is part of the Mercedes-AMG F1 Junior Programme. The…
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Introduction The top Emirati entrepreneurs include Mohamed Alabbar, Hussain Sajwani, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair and Faisal Al Bannai. They are known for building major businesses across real estate, banking, technology, hospitality and investment. A newer generation is also creating companies in artificial intelligence, mobility, skincare, publishing, digital media, food, renewable energy and smart technology. This article gives readers the main information they are usually looking for: who these UAE entrepreneurs…
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Introduction Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is an influential Emirati royal whose work covers national security, Abu Dhabi government affairs, sovereign investment, banking and artificial intelligence. He is part of the ruling Al Nahyan family and has held senior public positions for many years. His current responsibilities make him an important person in understanding the UAE’s political, economic and technology strategy. Readers interested in UAE leaders and public figures may also recognise his name…