Business community feels privileged over Dubai royal wedding invite

Dubai - Several UAE businessmen were invited to the Dubai royal wedding.

Events such as royal weddings are very rare and it was an honour to be invited to one. Here we speak to a few of those who attended the wedding reception of three sons of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Lulu Group chairman Yusuffali MA said: "We are extremely privileged and thrilled about the grand weddings of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council; Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, which coincides with Eid Al Fitr celebrations. It was an honour to be invited to this royal event and this will be cherished forever."
Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman of Danube Group, said: "Occasions are rare - and almost once in a lifetime - when a prosperous nation celebrates three royal weddings on the same day. This day is a celebration of success of a country in which nationals of over 200 countries join their Emirati brothers and sisters. This is a perfect Eid gift from the Dubai royal family and adds to the Eid celebrations. As a long-time resident of the UAE, I am blessed."
Attending to the royal marriage ceremony, Dr BR Shetty Founder and Chairman NMC Healthcare, Finablr and BRS Ventures said: "Being invited to the grand spectacle is a special moment in my life. The marriage ceremony coincides with Eid Al Fitr celebrations enhancing the spirit of joy and fervor. May Allah bless the young couples with eternal bliss and togetherness ushering in a brand new era for Dubai, UAE and the region at large."
Vasudev Shamdas Shroff, chairman, Regal Group, said: "We are very happy and jubilant about the royal wedding, and the honour bestowed upon us to attend is beyond words. We thank the leadership for having extended us the privilege and honour to attend the royal celebrations."
Dr Azad Moopen, founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare, said: "Our Heartiest Congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on the joyous occasion of the marriage of his three sons. We wish Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmad a very happy and joyous married life. We wish all the very best to the royal family of Dubai, so respected and loved by the local and expat population."
Nazmuddin Mohammed, group president, Petrogas Piping ME-FZO said: "I was overjoyed to have received the royal invite from the protocol department. It is such a grand privilege that the leadership here recognised us a part of a larger extended family. I pray to Allah to bless this nation with spirit of peace and prosperity and best wishes to the grooms on this grand occasion."
Neel Shukla, founder and creative director Four Seaons Ramesh Gallery, said: "My father has been a royal photographer for decades and has attended weddings of all the sons of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Witnessing a royal marriage for the second generation is indeed a historic moment for us."
Dr Ram Buxani, chairman of ITL Cosmos Group, said: "By inviting people to the royal wedding Sheikh Mohammed has given a rare privilege to the commoners, making them members of the inclusive society. The poem written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed specially for the occasion is a great message to entire world and lesson to present day generation."
Kamal Vachani, group director of Al Maya Group, said: "The UAE is so blessed to witness the royal wedding of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. We wish them wonderful times ahead as the royal couples embark on the next phases of their lives."
Taher Shams, managing director, and Zanubia Shams, co-chairperson, of Zulekha Healthcare Group said: "I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed on this joyous day. Our families at Zulekha group wish the newly wedded royal couples every happiness in lives.
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