SHAJI UL MULK

Mulk Holdings

Mulk runs the world’s biggest maker of aluminium panels, which are used on skyscrapers across most major cities. The billionaire businessman began life in the Gulf more than three decades ago when he came to Dubai to work with a company owned by his brother-in-law. He originally planned to leave for the US after a year to complete his studies but chose to stay on in a journey that took him from competitive sports to acquiring a stake in US firm Alubond and establishing a regional franchise that has since expanded to Europe, India and Turkey. Mulk Holdings has also diversified with operations in areas including healthcare, plastics and real estate.