UAE-based Mulk Holdings, the brand holder of Alubond USA, the world’s largest producer of aluminium composite panels, said it has won the title of “The World’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2015-16 IUA (India, UAE and Africa)" under the review of Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Mulk Holdings, with its headquarters at Hamariya Freezone, Sharjah, has, over the years, established itself as a business powerhouse in construction, building materials, energy, healthcare, plastics and recycling technology, commodities and hospitality.

The company has rapidly enhanced its global footprint with a direct presence in over 10 countries around the world, including in India, UAE and Africa. Its products are used in more than 90 countries around the world.  

The '100 World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2015-16-India UAE Africa' is a research-based listing across the services and infrastructure sectors and 10 sub-categories evaluating brands from 10 countries.

It is an initiative of United Research Services International and AsiaOne Magazine research project with PwC-Pricewaterhouse Coopers as the process reviewer.

Shaji Mulk, the founder and chairman of Mulk Holdings, has been named in the list of 'World’s Greatest Leaders 2015-16 - IUA.' He has recently been included as a Top Indian Business leader in the Middle East 2017 by Forbes ME at number 11, making it to the list three times in a row.

Mulk Holdings has been in the limelight this year, for its pioneering work on the new cladding regulations for the UAE, under the UAE fire and Life Safety Code of practice.

“This is a significant recognition for the efforts put in by the organisation. This is an affirmation that as a group, we are heading in the right direction,” stated vice chairman Adnan Ul Mulk, after accepting the award.

In addition, it has made successful forays in renewable energy with the winning of multiple grid connected contracts in Africa, in healthcare with the introduction of telemedicine technology in the Middle East, plastics recycling with the setting up of the largest recycling facility in the UAE.

The group has also been an opinion leader, when it comes to building safety. Through its flagship brand Alubond USA, the group has been a pioneer in introducing fire-resistant cladding products in the UAE.

It has worked closely with municipality and civil defence authorities, towards up-to-date regulations in the cladding sector.-TradeArabia News Service