Vasu Shroff

Dubbed Dubai’s textile king, Vasu Shroff built his business empire after arriving in the UAE as a hopeful 19-year-old in 1960. He started off the family business with one trading store, and today, the group has multiple companies across the GCC.

Shroff’s ventures span different sectors, including distribution, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and investments.

His multi-billion dollar holding firm manages several subsidiaries, including Regal Traders, which primarily focuses on the textile industry; Regal International, a pioneer in sports technology; Regal Technologies, which serves the satellite market; and the Regal Group of Investments, a financial services firm based in Dubai.

Regal Traders, the group’s core business, operates 12 branches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah. Shroff is credited for transforming the company into the GCC region’s fabrics powerhouse and laying the foundations for the group’s sustainable success.

Shroff, in addition to his business ventures, is a well-known philanthropist. He has supported numerous charitable causes, focusing on education, healthcare and community development. He is on a mission to build 101 temples across the world.