Qaid Zohar Fakhruddin

Qaid Zohar Fakhruddin (popularly known as QJ) is the scion of the AFS Group, a diversified conglomerate with a veritable track record in manufacturing and trading. AFS Group specializes in aerosols and cosmetics production in UAE and internationally, while also manufacturing food products in Africa. The group has expanded into UAE real estate development (Fakhruddin Properties) and GCC startup investments.

An Economics graduate with over 25 years of business experience, Qaid is charged with Strategic Investments of the AFS Group. Inspired by his father's principles of calculated risk-taking and strict business ethics, Qaid balances his business endeavors with his passions for watch collecting, motorbike riding, and playing Padel.

Qaid is married to Fatema Fakhruddin, an artist, and they have two teenagers - Mariya (16) and Abdul Qadir (14). He lives by the motto "Only 1 thing is constant in life - CHANGE!