Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor is a prominent and highly respected citizen of the United Arab Emirates. A self-made man, he is Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group – one of the most successful conglomerates in the Gulf.
Al Habtoor is also known for his extensive knowledge of international political affairs, his philanthropy, efforts to promote peace, and the fact that he has long acted as an unofficial ambassador for his country abroad. He publishes regular articles in the media and has released a number of books.
His book Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor: The Autobiography was awarded ‘Best International Book on Business and Economics’ at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2013.