B. S. Abdur Rahman, (Tamil: அப்துர் ரஹ்மான்) also known as Sena Aana, is the Vice-Chairman of Dubai-based ETA Star Group, one of the most powerful players in the UAE's real estate and trading sectors. He is also the Chancellor of B. S. Abdur Rahman University (formerly B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College), Vandalur, Chennai. B. S. Abdur Rahman is one among the prominent Tamil Muslims and a leading businessman in Tamil Nadu. His family is better known as the Buhari Group. His networth was estimated at $1 billion in 2005.
He is a philanthropist and associated with many educational and social service organisation in India and abroad. In recognition of his services in the field of education, business, health care, social service and communal harmony, the Sathyabama University has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on him in 2005 at Chennai.
His company built several landmarks, businesses and institutions in Chennai viz. Chennai Citi Centre, Chepauk Stadium, Anna Nagar Tower, Marina Lighthouse, Valluvar Kottam, Government General Hospital, Gemini Flyover, Raheja Towers, Star Health and Allied Insurance, Crescent Engineering College, etc..
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Abdur Rahman holds the following positions in other companies:
2Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women
3Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School for Girls
4Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School
5B.S.Abdur Rahman Zakaat Fund Foundation
6Kilakarai Bukhari Aalim Arabic College