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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. Sonia Gokhale is a distinguished venture capital professional and Co-Founder of VentureSouq, a leading Dubai-based investment firm established in 2013. She serves as General Partner, directing the […]

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. Dino Varkey has served as Group Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Education since February 2017, guiding its strategic growth and operational excellence across multiple international markets. A […]

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. Alisha Moopen serves as Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare GCC, a prominent force in the region’s healthcare landscape. She leads one of the […]

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. Shyam Bhatia, Chairman of Alam Steel Group, has been instrumental in transforming the company from a modest building materials supplier into one of the Middle East’s foremost […]

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. Ramesh Cidambi was appointed Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free effective 1 June 2024, reporting directly to H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai […]

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. Satya Anand is the newly appointed Group President for the US, Canada, and Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) at Marriott International, effective 28 March 2026. This promotion […]

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. Faizal E. Kottikollon is the visionary Founder and Chairman of KEF Holdings, a globally recognised conglomerate known for its innovative approach across multiple sectors. With an academic […]

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. Pankaj Gupta is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Gulf Islamic Investments (GII), established in 2014 as a Shari’ah-compliant investment platform. With over 20 years of experience in […]

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. Atif Rahman is the Founder and Chairman of ORO24 Developments, a leading real estate development company based in Dubai. His journey in the emirate’s property sector is […]

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. Mohan Valrani co-founded the Al Shirawi Group in 1971 alongside Abdulla Al Shirawi, transforming it from a modest trading enterprise into one of the UAE’s largest privately […]

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. Zubin Karkaria is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of VFS Global, a global leader in outsourced visa, passport, and consular services. His strategic vision and technological […]

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. Yousuf Fakhruddin, CEO and Managing Partner of Fakhruddin Properties, has led the company from its inception in 2002 to become a prominent multinational organisation with developments across […]

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. As Founder and Chairman, Firoz Merchant established the Pure Gold Group in 1989, transforming a modest jewellery shop in Dubai’s Deira district into a prominent multinational conglomerate. […]

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. Kalpesh Kinariwala embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that defines Dubai—resilient, visionary, and purpose-driven. From modest beginnings, he has built one of the UAE’s most respected affordable luxury real […]

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. Yogesh Bulchandani is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Capital, a Dubai-based developer redefining modern living standards through boutique luxury projects. Originally from Mumbai, India, […]

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. Ashok Khanna has served as CEO of Al Tayer Motors since 1990, transforming it into one of the UAE’s leading automotive dealerships. Under his leadership, the company […]

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. Vidya M. Chhabria serves as the Chairperson of Jumbo Electronics Co. Ltd. LLC, a leading consumer electronics retailer in the UAE. She assumed leadership in 2002 following […]

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. Veer Doshi is the CEO and Managing Director of Vincitore, leading the company in redefining Dubai’s real estate landscape. More than constructing buildings, Vincitore focuses on creating […]

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. Shamlal Ahamed is the Managing Director of International Operations at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a leading jewellery retailer founded in 1993 by his father, M.P. Ahammed. In […]

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. Shoba Menon is the Founding Partner and Group CEO of Equity Group of Companies, an independent advertising agency established in Dubai in 1998. Over her career spanning […]

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. Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman of ANAX Holding, is a visionary leader overseeing a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, hospitality, and financial services. Under his leadership, ANAX […]

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. Surender S. Kandhari has transformed the Al Dobowi Group into a renowned multinational industrial conglomerate since establishing the UAE’s first tyre showroom in 1976. What began as […]

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. Dileep Kumar is the Founder and Chairman of Heilbronn Properties, a distinguished luxury real estate developer based in Dubai, established in 2002. With a background in civil […]

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. Rohan Y. Mehta serves as the Managing Director of Petrochem Middle East, the largest independent petrochemical distributor in the region. He is the son of Yogesh Mehta, […]

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. Ramjee Iyer is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Acube Developments, bringing over 30 years of experience in large-scale engineering and construction. His career includes leading high-risk, […]

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. Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman and CEO of Landmark Group, has steered the organisation to become one of the Middle East’s dominant retail forces since joining in 1993 and […]