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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder and Chairman, KEF Holdings

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 […]

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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Zubin Karkaria, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, VFS Global

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Yousuf Fakhruddin, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Fakhruddin Properties

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Firoz Merchant, Founder and Chairman, Pure Gold Group

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. […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Kalpesh Kinariwala, Founder, Pantheon Development

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Yogesh Bulchandani, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunrise Capital

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, […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Ashok Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Al Tayer Motors

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Vidya Chhabria, Chairperson, Jumbo Group

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Veer Doshi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Vincitore Realty

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director of International Operations, Malabar Gold and Diamonds

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Shoba Menon, Group CEO and Founding Partner, Equity Group of Companies

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Satish Sanpal, Founder and Chairman, ANAX Holding

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Surender S. Kandhari, Chairman and Founder, Al Dobowi Group

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dileep Kumar, Founder and Chairman, Heilbronn Properties

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Rohan Y. Mehta, Managing Director, Petrochem Middle East

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, […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Ramjee Iyer, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Acube Development

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, […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman and CEO, Landmark Group

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 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Ramesh Prabhakar, Vice Chairman and Managing Partner, Rivoli Group

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 Prabhakar, Vice Chairman and Managing Partner of Rivoli Group, exemplifies visionary leadership in the luxury retail sector. Since founding Rivoli in 1988 with a single high-end […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Raju Shroff, Chairman, Regal Group of Companies

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. Raju Shroff is the Chairman of Regal Group of Companies, a diversified Dubai-based enterprise with interests spanning textiles, technology, real estate, sports, and investments. Established in 1952 […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Prakriti Singh, Executive Vice President – Core Payments, Mastercard (EEMEA)

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. Prakriti Singh is the Executive Vice President for Core Payments at Mastercard, overseeing the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. With over a decade of […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Rishi Kapoor, Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Investcorp

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. Investcorp is a leading global manager of alternative investments, operating across six lines of business: real estate, strategic capital, private equity, absolute return investments, infrastructure, and credit […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Pankaj Kundra, CEO, Geidea

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 Kundra was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Geidea UAE, with his tenure beginning on 25 August 2025. Bringing over 25 years of international expertise, his background […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dr. Ravi Pillai, Founder and Chairman, RP Group of Companies

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. Dr. Ravi Pillai, the visionary founder and chairman of RP Group, has established himself as a leading figure in the Middle Eastern construction and diversified industries. Under […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Jigar Sagar, Founder, Triliv

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. From helping his father run a jewellery store in Sharjah’s Gold Souk to becoming a leading Indian entrepreneur in the UAE, Jigar Sagar’s journey is a testament […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Lekhu Thakurdas Pagarani, Chairman, Choithrams

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 the Chairman of Choithrams, Lekhu Thakurdas Pagarani stands as the driving force behind Choithrams, one of the UAE’s leading supermarket chains with a formidable presence across […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Omar Gull, Founder and CEO, Clédor

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. Omar Gull founded Clédor to revolutionise the Middle East’s real estate sector through technological innovation. Recognising industry challenges; slow processes, lack of transparency, and limited buyer access, […]
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The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dyuti Parruck, Co-Founder and CEO, Decisive Zone

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. Affectionately known as “MR GOLDEN VISA”, Dyuti Parruck is the Co-Founder and CEO of Decisive Zone, one of Dubai’s leading business setup consultancies. He has helped thousands […]