Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution reappointing MA Yusuffali, Chairman of LuLu Group, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The reappointment was confirmed by the Chamber in a statement posted on X, which said the Executive Council had appointed Yusuff Ali Musaliam Abdul Kader as a nominated member of the board. With this decision, Yusuffali begins his fifth term on the Chamber’s board, making him the only Indian national currently serving in this capacity.
According to V. Nandakumar, Director of Marketing and Communications at LuLu Group International, three of Yusuffali’s previous terms were secured through elections, while the current appointment comes under an Executive Council resolution. The Chamber, in its statement, extended its best wishes to Yusuffali and expressed confidence in his continued contributions toward strengthening private sector engagement in the emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber plays a central role in shaping the emirate’s business ecosystem, working closely with government entities and the private sector to attract investment, support entrepreneurship, and promote sustainable economic growth. Yusuffali’s continued presence on the board is expected to support these objectives as Abu Dhabi reinforces its position as a global business and investment hub.
The reappointment also comes at a time when supply chain resilience remains a key concern for global retailers. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of Gulfood 2026, Yusuffali noted that geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions, and inflation have made tighter supply chain control essential for large retail groups.
LuLu Group, which has been listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange since November 2024, has recently signed new agreements with suppliers and government-backed entities in Lithuania, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. The group is also in discussions with partners in Canada and Australia to expand its import network.
According to Yusuffali, LuLu has established sourcing and logistics centres across 27 countries, enabling the group to respond more effectively to supply disruptions and maintain price stability across its markets.
