Idris Shahpurwalla

An MSc in Marine Engineering, Idris Shahpurwalla  brings 13 years of valuable business experience to CorporateConnections®. He is amongst the founders of JOME Engineering LLC, a leading company specializing in repair, fabrication, and engineering services for the marine, oil, and gas sectors. His dedication to the marine industry was recognized in 2023 when he was honoured with the UAE Young Person in Shipping Award by Maritime Standard UAE. 

Idris believes that inspiration is all around us in this world, and everyday people influence our lives in new and meaningful ways. One of his favourite phrases is, "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants," a reflection of his belief that all success is built on the knowledge and contributions of those who came before. 

Outside of his professional achievements, Idris enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors with his family. He is happily married to Sabrina Mumtaz, a lawyer, and the couple is blessed with two sons, Yousuf and Zayd.