"Hunger is a universal need and job seekers usually aren't able to have enough food, hence the initiative."
And that's just half of the story
The boom had just begun and Dubai's proximity to India was another huge advantage.
The vision of the UAE in my mind was a vast arid hot desert.
In those days, there was little international trade done and we conducted most of the business only with locals.
I feel as comfortable today in 2016 as I did in 1987.
Doing business was hassle-free in Dubai. There were no procedures and formalities to start a business.
I believe that the UAE inspired me to dream bigger and achieve higher.
Although Panjabi lived in Hong Kong for 27 years, he considers Dubai his home.