From Selling Milk To Rs 20,830 Crore Fortune: Meet Man Who Once Lived In A Slum, Now One Of The Richest Indians In Dubai

Rizwan Sajan's story begins in the bustling streets of Mumbai. He was born into a middle-class family and faced financial challenges early on. After losing his father at just 16 he took up jobs selling books, firecrackers, and delivering milk to support his family, as per DNA India.

Sajan moved to Kuwait in 1981 and began working at his uncle's building materials shop as a trainee salesman. His relentless work ethic paid off, and he quickly moved up the ranks. Unfortunately, his journey was disrupted when the Gulf War forced him to return to Mumbai in 1991.

Sajan decided to take his destiny into his own hands. In 1993, he founded the Danube Group which initially started small but grew into one of the largest building materials companies in the UAE. Today, the group spans various industries, including home décor and real estate development, across multiple countries like Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.

Danube Group achieved a remarkable milestone with an annual turnover of USD 1.3 billion in 2019. What started as a small venture is now a major player in the building materials industry, catering to markets across the Middle East and beyond.

Sajan's hard work and vision catapulted him to incredible financial success. With a net worth of USD 2.5 billion (Rs 20,830 crore), as per UAE’s Ministry of Economy, Rizwan Sajan is now one of the wealthiest Indians in Dubai—truly an inspiring figure of perseverance and entrepreneurial spirit.