UAE mourns passing of visionary businessman Hussein Khansaheb

Image credit: X (HH Sheikh Mohammed @HHShkMohd)

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has paid tribute to the late businessman Hussein Khansaheb, one of the UAE’s most prominent entrepreneurs, who passed away on Friday (12th September) in Dubai.

On his official X account, Sheikh Mohammed wrote: “Our deepest condolences to the family of the late businessman Hussein Khansaheb, one of the UAE’s most prominent entrepreneurs, whose company was established in 1935. He left an indelible mark on infrastructure development and will be remembered as a visionary leader in community, humanitarian and charitable initiatives.”

He added: “His legacy includes supporting the construction of housing for low-income families, orphanages, health centres and other vital facilities. These enduring contributions are what truly define the value of a person and ensure their name and memory live on in the nation’s collective conscience. May Almighty Allah rest his soul in eternity and grant his family patience and solace.”

An influential Emirati businessman, Hussein Khansaheb’s foresight and leadership were instrumental in the nation’s development. As Chairman of the Khansaheb Group from 1954 to 2016, he oversaw more than six decades of growth, establishing the company as one of the nation’s most respected and enduring enterprises.

The funeral prayer was held on Saturday, immediately after the noon prayer, at the Martyrs Mosque next to Al Qusais Cemetery in Dubai.