Bal Krishen Rathore
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Bal Krishen Rathore | |
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Bal Krishen Rathore is a UAE-based businessman, investor, and entrepreneur of Indian origin and the Chairman and CEO of Century Financial.[1][2][3][4] He was listed in the top 100 inspiring leaders in the UAE by Arabian Business. He has been granted the Golden Visa by the government of UAE in 2021.[5][6][7][8]
Early life[edit]
Rathore grew up in a small district in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir as one of the nine siblings in a family with limited means. He started his career by working in the hospitality industry in Dubai. Rathore met Sulaiman Baqer Mohebi, an Emirati entrepreneur, the then Chairman of Century Financial, and started as a dealer for the company in 1999.[9][10][11]
Rathore started as a dealer in Century Financial in 1999.[12][13][14][15] Rathore looked after transactions across exchanges. Later he became the Chairman and CEO of the company.[16][17]
Awards & recognitions[edit]
| Year of Award or Honor | Name of Award or Honor | Awarding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Emerging Leaders - Financial Services[18] | Khaleej Times |
| 2018 | 100 Inspiring Leaders in the Middle East[19] | Arabian Business |
| 2020 | Global Indian of the Year[20] | Asia One |
| 2021 | Investment Leader of the Year 2021[21] | Gulf Business |
| 2021 | CEO of the Year in Financial Industry 2021[22] | World Business Outlook Awards |
| 2022 | Outstanding Leadership Award 2022r[23] | MEA Finance Award |
Initiatives[edit]
Rathore and his company Century Financial had an agreement with the government of India to invest 100 million dollars in Jammu & Kashmir.[24][25]
Rathore is also actively devoted to philanthropic causes highlighted by his support for various NGOs promoting human welfare in the UAE and India, specifically his contributions to supporting his home state Jammu & Kashmir.[26] He has taken it upon himself to lead the way in terms of contributing to the business and investments support for Jammu & Kashmir. He is a highly respected business leader in the UAE and has won many prestigious awards as a part of his leadership and pioneering efforts in contributing to the business and industry in the UAE.
References[edit]
- ^ Mansoor, Zainab (2021-06-10). "Cover story: Why the chairman of UAE's Century Financial feels its all about the journey, not the destination". Gulf Business. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ Mansoor, Zainab (2020-05-16). "Message from the top: Bal Krishen, CEO, Century Financial". Gulf Business. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ "Bal Krishen, CEO Century Financial, was once a hotel boy in Dubai". gulfnews.com. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ "Business Leaders of the UAE: Century Financial: At the forefront of change". gulfnews.com. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ "Bal Krishen". arabianbusiness.com. July 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Century Financial CEO Bal Krishen: He mopped floors in Dubai once, now runs a trading floor". gulfnews.com. 21 May 2019.
- ^ Mansoor, Zainab (June 10, 2021). "Cover story: Why the chairman of UAE's Century Financial feels its all about the journey, not the destination".
- ^ "Century Financial leadership granted the UAE Golden Visa". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "UAE delegation explores investment opportunities in Indian-controlled Kashmir".
- ^ "UAE delegation explores business opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir".
- ^ "From tea boy to CEO: Indian expat Bal Krishen Rathore shows impossible is possible". Retrieved 2022-10-10.
- ^ Godinho, Varun (11 January 2022). "UAE's Century Financial to invest $100m in Jammu and Kashmir".
- ^ "UAE-based Century Financial to invest $100m in J&K on hotels, residential complex". gulfnews.com. 13 January 2022.
- ^ "J&K Govt signs MoU with Century Financial for $100 million investment in Jammu & Kashmir". 8 January 2022.
- ^ "How to make and keep New Year's resolutions, with advice from UAE experts". The National. 29 December 2021.
- ^ "Century Financial tops the Best Workplaces for Women in the GCC". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Bal Krishen Rathore, Century Financial Consultancy LLC: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com.
- ^ Sadaqat, Rohma. "Khaleej Times honours best at Emerging Leader Awards". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ Arabian Business. "100 Most Inspiring Leaders in the Middle East".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Asiaone magazine". 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "Gulf Business". 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "World Business Outlook Awards". 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ "MEA Finance Award". 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
- ^ Farooqui, Mazhar. "Dubai: Indian businessman announces $100 million investment in Jammu and Kashmir". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (2022-01-22). "Jammu and Kashmir eyeing Dubai-based groups for funds". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ "Jammu and Kashmir (state)", Wikipedia, 2022-04-01, retrieved 2022-06-02