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He is a philanthropist and associated with many educational and social service organisation in India and abroad. In recognition of his services in the field of education, business, health care, social service and communal harmony, the [[Sathyabama University]] has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on him in 2005 at Chennai. |
He is a philanthropist and associated with many educational and social service organisation in India and abroad. In recognition of his services in the field of education, business, health care, social service and communal harmony, the [[Sathyabama University]] has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on him in 2005 at Chennai. |
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He has built several landmarks in Chennai ''viz.'' the most expensive shopping mall in Tamil Nadu - the [[Chennai Citi Centre]], [[Chepauk Stadium]], [[Lighthouse, Chennai|Marina Lighthouse]], [[Valluvar Kottam]], [[Government General Hospital]], [[Gemini Flyover |
He has built several landmarks in Chennai ''viz.'' the most expensive shopping mall in Tamil Nadu - the [[Chennai Citi Centre]], [[Chepauk Stadium]], [[Lighthouse, Chennai|Marina Lighthouse]], [[Valluvar Kottam]], [[Government General Hospital]], [[Gemini Flyover]], [[Crescent Engineering College]], ''et al.''. He owns over 70 ocean-going [[Marine vessel|vessels]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} |
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==Positions held== |
==Positions held== |
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B. S. Abdur Rahman, (also known as B. S. A. Rahman) is the Vice-Chairman of Dubai-based ETA Star Group, one of the most powerful players in the UAE's real estate and trading sectors. He is also the Chancellor of B. S. Abdur Rahman University (formerly B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College), Vandalur, Chennai. B. S. Abdur Rahman is one among the prominent Tamil Muslims and a leading businessman in Tamil Nadu. His family is better known as the Buhari Group. His networth was estimated at $1 billion in 2005.
He is a philanthropist and associated with many educational and social service organisation in India and abroad. In recognition of his services in the field of education, business, health care, social service and communal harmony, the Sathyabama University has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on him in 2005 at Chennai.
He has built several landmarks in Chennai viz. the most expensive shopping mall in Tamil Nadu - the Chennai Citi Centre, Chepauk Stadium, Marina Lighthouse, Valluvar Kottam, Government General Hospital, Gemini Flyover, Crescent Engineering College, et al.. He owns over 70 ocean-going vessels.[citation needed]
Positions held
Abdur Rahman holds the following positions in other companies:
- Chairman, Buharia Holding (P) Ltd[1], Chennai
- Chairman, West Asia Maritime Ltd, Chennai
- Chairman, West Asia Exports & Imports Pvt Ltd, Chennai
- Chairman, East Coast Constructions & Industries (P) Ltd, Chennai
- Chairman, Sethu Investments Pvt Ltd, Chennai
See also
Sources
2Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women
3Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School for Girls
4Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School
5B.S.Abdur Rahman Zakaat Fund Foundation
6Kilakarai Bukhari Aalim Arabic College
References
- One Man, Many Missions
- Leading Luminary Of The Community, The Hindu
- Honorary Doctorate by Sathyabama UniversityThe Hindu
- An oasis in a desert A district bridging the gulfThe Hindu