Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution to form a new board of directors for Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), chaired by Abdullah Mohamed Al Mazrouei and prominent Indian businessman and LuLu Group chairman Yusuffali M A as the vice chairman.
ADCCI is the apex government body of all businesses established in Abu Dhabi and functions as an effective bridge between the government and business sector.
Each of the business establishments in Abu Dhabi, one of the most influential economic hubs in the region, has to be licensed by ADCCI.
Mr Yusuffali is the only Indian in the 29-member board, which is primarily made up of Emirati business owners and CEOs.
“Truly a very humbling and proud moment in my life. My sincere gratitude to the visionary leadership of this great country and I will strive to do my best towards justifying the great responsibility entrusted upon me,” Mr Yusuffali said.
“My primary focus will be towards the growth of Abu Dhabi economy and the larger business community, especially in these challenging times.”
Shaikh Mohammed recently honoured Mr Yusuffali with the ‘Abu Dhabi Award 2021’, the highest civilian honour, for his almost five-decade-long contributions in the fields of economic development and philanthropy.