All you need to know about Al Fardan Group chairman who passed away at 94
Published April 12th, 2025 - 08:59 GMT
ALBAWABA - Haj Hasan Ibrahim Al Fardan, honorary Chairman of Al Fardan Group, passed away on at 94 years old. Also Read Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey suspended on X Haj Hasan Ibrahim Al Fardan passes away at 94 years old
Haj Hasan Ibrahim Al Fardan, the honorary Chairman of Al Fardan Group and business leader, passed away at 94 years old on Thursday.
Hasan Fardan Al Fardan, CEO of Al Fardan Exchange, stated: 'With profound sorrow, I share the passing of my beloved grandfather, Haj Hasan Ibrahim Al Fardan, the visionary leader and Honorary Chairman of Al Fardan Group. To the world, he was a pioneer who began his journey in 1954 with pearl trading and went on to build a diversified enterprise rooted in resilience, humility, and an enduring commitment to excellence. To me, he was far more than a grandfather. He was my guiding light, my role model, and the steady foundation of our family."
In 1971, Al Fardan established Al Fardan Exchange Company. (Al Fardan Group)
Notably, the latest Al Fardan was one of the major pearl merchants in the Middle East, he played a vital role in preserving the UAE's culture and heritage. In 1971, Al Fardan established Al Fardan Exchange Company.
Al Fardan was known for his wisdom, humility, compassion, excellence, and integrity. Through his leadership, the Fardan Group, one of the leading family-owned companies in the region for more than 65 years, developed into a diversified and successful business company. Also Read A list of the goods most affected by the current tariff war
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