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Yusuff Ali  M A

Chairman and Managing Director, LuLu Group International

13 October, 2026

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“The Gulf’s success story has been built on visionary leadership, political stability, and an unwavering commitment to creating an environment where businesses and people can thrive. Over the past three decades, the region has consistently demonstrated its ability to think long-term, investing in infrastructure, connectivity, technology, and, most importantly, human capital. The biggest lesson is that businesses grow when people grow. Every milestone that LuLu Group has achieved has been possible because of the trust of our customers, the dedication of our employees, and the support of the communities and governments across the Gulf. The Gulf has given entrepreneurs like me an opportunity to dream big, and I believe it remains one of the best places in the world to build and scale a business. I believe the next chapter for the Gulf will be defined by innovation, sustainability, and the knowledge economy. Most importantly, the future will belong to the young people of this region. If we continue to invest in education, entrepreneurship, and talent, I have no doubt that the next 30 years will be even more extraordinary than the last.

As someone who has spent more than five decades in the Gulf, I remain deeply optimistic about what lies ahead. The Gulf’s greatest achievements are still to come.”