India honours UAE-based businessman
DUBAI — Yusuff Ali M.A., managing director of the UAE-based Emke Group and Board Member of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has been honoured with Padma Shri — a prestigious civilian award — by the government of India. He is the first Middle East-based NRI to receive the honour.
Padma Shri is given to Indian citizens in recognition of their distinguished contribution to society. Commenting on the honour, Yusuff Ali told Khaleej Times yesterday that the award would “further motivate him to serve the community and his country with more dedication and humility”. Yusuff Ali, who has won several awards in India and abroad over the years, is chairman of the Board of Governors of India Social and Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi.
