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Easa Saleh Al Gurg

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Sir Easa Saleh Al Gurg (died 31 March 2022) was a businessman from the United Arab Emirates and chairman at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, a privately held business which has been in business for over six decades.[1]

Biography

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In 1960, Easa Saleh Al Gurg established the Easa Saleh al Gurg Group in Dubai.[2] He was member of "Deliberative Committee of the Trucial States Development Office".[3] In 1971, he took position of "Executive Director of the Trucial States Development Office".[4] From 1991 till 2009, he was Ambassador to the UK & the Republic of Ireland.[5]

He died on 31 March 2022.[4]

Awards

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In 1990, he was awarded CBE (Commander in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).[3]

In 1997, he was awarded Order of Zayed II.[3]

In 2009, Al Gurg was awarded Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)[6] by Queen Elizabeth II.

References

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  1. ^ "EASA Saleh Al Gurg Group celebrates 60 years".
  2. ^ "Conglomerate envisages growth in technology". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Prominent Emirati business leader Easa Saleh Al Gurg passes away". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Legendary UAE businessman Easa Saleh Al Gurg is no more". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  5. ^ Web Desk. "Sheikh Mohammed condoles passing of first Emirati banker Easa Saleh Al Gurg". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Timeline – Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group". Retrieved 23 April 2024.