Mohan G Valrani

Valrani is the co-founder and vice chairman of Al Shirawi Group, one of the UAE’s largest privately held conglomerates with over 30 companies spanning engineering, manufacturing, trading, logistics, and education. A veteran entrepreneur who arrived in Dubai in 1966, Valrani helped establish the group in 1971 and has been instrumental in its expansion across multiple sectors. Beyond his corporate leadership, Valrani is also chairman of Arcadia Education, the award-winning British-curriculum school group in Dubai, and a passionate advocate for education and community service. He has served as chairman of the Indian High School and sits on several non-profit boards, combining business success with a deep commitment to social impact and philanthropy in the UAE.