Abdul Razzak Yaqoob
| Abdul Razzak Yaqoob | |
|---|---|
| Born |
7 May 1944[1] Surat, British India |
| Died | 21 February 2014[1] |
| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality |
 Pakistan |
| Occupation | Chief Executive ARY Group |
| Net worth |
 US 2.0 billion (2009) |
| Religion | Islam |
Abdul Razzak Yaqoob (Urdu: عبد الرزاق يعقوب) (ARY) was a wealthy Pakistani businessman based in Dubai. He was the owner of ARY Group of Companies.[2]
During the era of the British Empire, his parents migrated from Surat, British India to Karachi in 1944. He came to Dubai from Pakistan in 1969.
In 1972, Yakoob established ARY and opened its first outlet in Fikri market Deira.
Due to his philanthropy and extensive social work amongst the community was well respected by Pakistanis around the world. [3]
Abdul Razzak Yaqoob was appointed the lifetime head of the World Memon Organization.[4]
He died on 21 February 2014 in London,[1] he had been ill for many days preceding his death.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "ARY Founder Haji Abdul Razzaq passes away". Dawn. 21 February 2014. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "'Manufacturing 70% of our jewellery will reduce costs'". Gulf News. 7 August 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
- ↑ Burns, John F. (9 January 1998). "Haji Abdul Razzaq Yaqoob dies: tributes for Dubai-based Pakistani businessman". Gulf New. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
- ↑ "Court awards defamed businessman -million". RTHK. 23 April 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-04.