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Wealth Creation & Personal Philosophy You’ve stated, “I want to be among the top 10 billionaires globally within a decade.” What strategic steps are you taking to achieve this ambitious goal? Ambition is not enough. It has to be supported by velocity, insight, and calculated diversification. My strategy is threefold: expanding ANAX Holding’s footprint across real estate, hospitality, and private investment; deepening our involvement in ultra-luxury and underdeveloped niches; and continuously compounding assets that appreciate while retaining liquidity to stay agile. I know exactly what the runway looks like. You mention that you don’t keep money in banks but invest quickly in assets. Could you elaborate on your investment philosophy and asset allocation strategy? My strategy has always focused on diversifying across real estate, gold, and other solid asset classes that preserve and grow value over time. At the same time, I ensure sufficient liquidity is available to act quickly when the right opportunity arises. For me, it is about maintaining a balance between consistent growth and financial flexibility. In your experience, how does financial success impact the way you’re perceived in business—and how has that shaped your relationships? In business, people take you more seriously when you’ve proven your ability to create value. It opens doors, but it also sets expectations. Financial success builds credibility, but it’s how you use that credibility that matters. I focus on partnerships with people who deliver results and think long- term. This creates alignment and allows us to move at the same pace, with a shared vision. Beyond luxury possessions, what do you consider your most valuable non-financial assets? My family. My time. My instincts. These three determine how I navigate everything else. I protect them carefully. Social Impact & Future Vision Through the Sanpal Foundation, you’ve invested in clean water initiatives in Uganda and programs for widows in India. What motivated these specific causes, and how do you measure their impact? The purpose behind these initiatives—and many others we support—is to make a difference, even if that difference can’t always be measured. I believe true success is incomplete without giving back to the society we are part of. That’s why I am drawn to causes that are often overlooked, yet carry a deep and lasting impact on the lives they touch. Through the Sanpal Foundation, we aim to support communities where hardship runs deep, and where even small interventions can bring back hope. 172 | Simply Abu Dhabi