A Self Made Man
Sheikh Saud Salim Bahwan, a unique personality, was the epitome of courage and determination. A self-made man who began his career at the age of nine, using a wooden Dhow to transport his trading goods to far-off places. Battling the oceans and surviving unimaginable hardships, he built up a reputation for himself as a man with an uncanny sense for trade.

He entered the Corporate world at a young age, and it wasn't long before he dominated it with his dynamism and business acumen. His magic touch led to success stories over and over again in virtually every sphere of activity, making his group of companies one of the largest and the most successful in Oman.

Sheikh Saud Bahwan as a young boy when
he had just begun his trading activities

With annual sales of over 4 Billion US Dollars and employing 11,000 professionals, he had set new standards in Management excellence.

Behind this dynamic businessman was a philanthropist, who cared deeply for the less fortunate in society; and one who had made contributions to innumerable social causes and projects.

Nothing short of perfection would do for Sheikh Saud Salim Bahwan, who worked 16 hours a day. He used to say, "Leadership can be attained only through a deep conviction and a passion for excellence."

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