Fan’s unique gift stuns Lulu group chief Yusuff Ali, the Rs 75,000 crore business tycoon
billionaire who seems to have it all? One thoughtful fan of Lulu Group chairman MA Yusuff Ali found a unique and deeply personal answer: a watch featuring a photograph of the billionaire’s mother.
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Kerala-born MA Yusuff Ali, chairman and managing director of Lulu Group, oversees 256 hypermarkets and malls across the Gulf and India. His personal net worth exceeds $8.9 billion, according to Forbes. Despite his vast wealth and success, a simple, heartfelt gift left a profound impression on him.
During a recent visit to Kerala to attend his niece’s wedding, Yusuff Ali was presented with a watch by a fan. This was no ordinary watch; it featured a photograph of Yusuff Ali’s late mother, making it an incredibly sentimental gift.
The Presentation
The touching moment was captured on video, where the fan explained his inspiration: “I saw a video of you speaking about your mother and how much you love her.” Yusuff Ali, moved by the gesture, responded humbly, “Everyone loves their mothers, it's not just me. Who in the world does not love their mother?”
The fan then elaborated on the gift, stating, “This is for someone who loves their mother very much. It has an engraving of your mother… it's a waterproof watch,” before asking for a photograph with the billionaire.
A Bittersweet Reminder
According to Gulf News, Yusuff Ali lost both his parents in a tragic car
