The 100 NRIs – 2026: Shaji Ulmulk, Founder and Chairman, Mulk International

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.

Shaji Ul Mulk a visionary entrepreneur, global investor, and sports innovator based in the United Arab Emirates. He is the Founder and Chairman of Mulk International, a diversified global conglomerate with operations spanning manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, renewables, and sports across the UAE, India, Europe, Africa, and the United States. He is the Founder of the T10 Cricket League, the world’s first 10-over international cricket format, which has revolutionised the sport by transforming it into a fast-paced, globally broadcast entertainment platform with hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.

Under his leadership, Mulk International has built and scaled globally recognized businesses including Alubond, one of the world’s largest aluminium composite panel brands; UNIQUBE modular housing and construction solutions; landmark real-estate developments such as ZIM Cyber City and T10-branded mixed-use communities; and Mulk Med, a rapidly expanding digital healthcare and telemedicine platform in partnership with leading institutions.

Mulk has been featured among Forbes’ Top Powerful and Richest Indians in the Middle East and has received numerous national and international honors, including the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Award, recognising him as one of the largest foreign manufacturers in the UAE. He has also been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his entrepreneurial leadership and global business impact.

In 2025, Mulk International announced the establishment of Mulk Marses Robotics, a joint venture dedicated to transforming the construction industry through automation and advanced manufacturing technologies. This initiative aligns with the principles of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the objective of reducing costs, minimising wastage, and shortening delivery timelines, whilst simultaneously promoting sustainability. The organisation intends to develop fully automated manufacturing facilities in the UAE, Europe, and the US, thereby positioning itself as a leader in high-tech construction solutions.

Additionally, in collaboration with Prospect, Mulk International is set to launch a premium commercial development in Arjan in Dubai, scheduled for completion and handover in the third quarter of 2027. The LX comprises 71 boutique office units and two specialised retail spaces and represents a strategic entry into Dubai’s commercial property market, executed with deliberate intent and strategic insight. The development coincides with a significant shift in Dubai’s commercial real estate sector, moving away from conventional office towers towards purpose-built, design-led spaces that emphasise community integration and longterm investment value.

Beyond business, as a former member of the 1992 UAE cricket squad, Mulk has effectively integrated his passion for sport through T-Ten Sports Management, which organises several T10 cricket leagues worldwide.

Known for his ability to blend innovation, scale, and brand-led growth, Shaji Ul Mulk continues to shape industries at the intersection of infrastructure, lifestyle, technology, and global sports, while building long-term value across international markets.

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