Autobiography of Jaleel Holdings founder M.V. Kunhu Mohamed Haji to launch in Dubai on November 8

Dubai: The autobiography of renowned businessman and philanthropist M.V. Kunhu Mohamed Haji, a towering figure in the UAE’s business landscape for more than five decades, will be released on Saturday, November 8, in Dubai. Titled Thadagam, the book will be unveiled at a ceremony hosted at Credence High School, an institution developed as part of his educational initiatives.

Kunhu Mohamed Haji arrived in the Gulf in the late 1960s, well before the formation of the UAE, traveling by sea on a traditional sailboat (Pathemari) after leaving his native land. He began his early career in the household of the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah

before moving to Dubai, where he founded Jaleel Traders, the first step in what would become the diversified Jaleel Holdings Group.

As one of the pioneering traders in the then Dubai Fruit and Vegetable Market, he played a pivotal role in shaping the emirate’s early trading landscape. Rising from humble beginnings, he built a distinguished entrepreneurial journey rooted in perseverance, integrity and service to the community. Over the decades, he has been a committed supporter of social, educational, and healthcare initiatives in both the UAE and India, transforming countless lives through his philanthropy.

Coinciding with the book launch, the Thadagam Foundation will present the third edition of the Jaleel Cash & Carry Educational Scholarship. Thirty high-achieving students, children or siblings of employees working in UAE groceries, cafeterias and restaurants, will be honoured for their outstanding performance in higher secondary examinations. Launched in 2022, the scholarship aims to support deserving students from financially underprivileged expatriate families in pursuing higher education.

M.V. Kunhumuhammed Haji, Chairman, Jaleel Holdings; Dr. Zakir K. Mohammed, Director, Jaleel Holdings; Faiyaz Ahmad, Chairman, Model Service Society (MSS) participated at the press conference.