Dr P Mohamed Ali who is also known as Galfar Mohamed Ali is a Non-resident Indian businessman hailing from Thalikulam in Thrissur. He is the founder of Galfar Engineering and Contracting Co. Dr. P. Mohamed Ali is ranked as the twelfth richest Indian ($950 million) in the Gulf region by Arabian Business.com. The Oman Government has awarded "Civil Order Grade Three" to him for the contribution to the country. Through his work at Galfar and his numerous social initiatives and projects, Dr. Ali has received many accolades from both the Omani government and those abroad