“Dubai will not let anyone down.”

"My advice to young people is: don't look for the highest salary. People who are greedy will fail miserably. Aim for something that you can enjoy."

"The UAE is like my university, and if one can pass university, then he can lead a successful life."

“Emiratis have always been friendly, helpful and cordial. They had never taken the Indian community or any of the expatriate community as competitors. Their tolerance and acceptance levels to traditions and culture of outsiders were quite high.”

“The story of my evolution - from an adventurous teenager in pursuit of a livelihood to a seasoned businessman over nearly six decades - is a microscopic reflection of the phenomenal transformational growth saga the former Trucial states have scripted before and after the UAE federation was formed.”

“One golden rule I have always followed is this: don't compete or copy, create.”

“Walk away from any thought that reduces your worth. Walk away from the failures and fears that stifle your dreams. The more you ‘walk away’ from things that poison your soul, the happier your life will be.”

“Life does not provide warranties and guarantees. It only provides possibilities and opportunities. Don't miss them. Make the best of it. If you are still searching for that one person who will change your life, look in the mirror.”

“I have always believed that education will be true force of change. I have devoted my time, whole-heartedly, for the cause of promoting education in Dubai for the Indian community, and in India.”

“Sindhis have contributed immensely to our country; yet they are a community without a constituency. They are political orphans and their concerns are often not heard at the national level. They are a minority but do not enjoy minority status.”

“There are going to be new challenges; there are going to be situations that are unprecedented. When we find ourselves at a cross-road, the experience of those who walked before us will always serve as an inspiration.”

"The increase in trade between India and the UAE is a natural phenomenon. Around 2.6 million Indians live in the UAE. They contribute to the demand for Indian merchandise. India should also consider Dubai as a window to the world market."

“Logic can reach you from A to Z, beyond that one needs to have imagination”