Abdullah Bin Ahmad Al Ghurair is an Emirati Businessman, founder, investor, and entrepreneur. He is the hair of the Ghurair family, who co-founded the Ghurair group and businesses along with his father at a very young age.
He was born on the 27th of October in 1930 in old Dubai and will be celebrating his 92nd birthday in the upcoming months. Abdullah Bin Ahmad goes to Arab School for his initial studies. Then he enrolled at Stanford University for his Master’s Degree in Business, for which he gave entry tests twice and got admission on required merit.
Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair Biography and Net Worth
| Full Name Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair |
| Birth Date October 27, 1930 |
| Age 92 Years old (in 2022) |
| Birthplace United Arab Emirates |
| Profession Emirati Businessman, Politician |
| Marital Status Married |
| Net Worth $3 Billion |
Family
Abdullah Bin Ahmad Al Ghurair is the third son of Ahmad Al Ghurair, and his mother is the second wife of Mr. Ahmad, who himself is the shareholder and of the founder of Ghurair Groups.
He has four brothers, all of whom contribute to the company and foundation according to their capabilities.
Professional Career
Abdullah bin Ahmad is a self-made billionaire who doesn’t belong to any Royal family and has competed with the royals from his younger age to achieve the career he currently has attained.
In 1968, he had the idea of creating a band and found the name Mashreq Bank. Mashreq Bank has become the most used and convenient money transfer option in the entire UAE.
Right now, his son is the CEO. However, Abdullah himself is the President, decision maker, and Founder. His efforts in this department are commendable and have made him the richest politician and business at the world level by staying in the Middle East.
Moreover, he owns Hewlett Packard, his family business inherited by his father, and he is co-running it with his brothers. Abdullah Bin Ahmad has served there as a Chairman and is currently working as the Senior Board Member.
Who is Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair Wife/Girlfriend?
Abdullah Bin Ahmad got married twice as per his choice, but he has avoided sharing any information regarding his spouses as per shariah.
However, his second marriage was held after the death of his first wife to a heart attack. He has five children with three sons. Abdulla’s elder son is the current Chief Executive of Mashreq Bank and has been managing everything efficiently for the past seven years.
Net worth of Abdulla bin Ahmad Al Ghurair
According to Forbes, Abdullah Bin Ahmad has $3 billion in his net worth, which has been sustainable for the past two years, it has to cross $5 billion by 2022, but due to Covid-19 and extreme inflation, he succeeded in maintaining his income even after giving millions in charity.
Awards
In Arab, Abdullah has stated as the Goodwill Ambassador and was awarded the Best Social working Award.
Achievements
Mashreq is the most prominent Islamic Bank serving internationally, taking care of international payments and conditional at high profits. It is one of the first banks to be acknowledged by Swift Bank Chain.
Physical Appearance
| Height: 5’ 11” (in feet) |
| Weight: 80 (in Kg) |
| Figure measurements: 42-40-15 inches |
| Eye color: Brown |
| Hair color: Black |
