Dr P Mohamed Ali — The leading Businessmen in Oman

Oman, in 60’s and 70’s was mere a dessert ridden land with very few roads, buildings etc., Education too was on backseat with very few schools and colleges, and higher education was just more than a dream for Omani’s. Oman had a need to grow in all sectors which is a basic necessity for any country, but it was task in itself due to its hot and dry climate which hampered its prospect. To make Oman an economically and infrastructural strong with well-connected road and rail network, standardized education system and proper health care facilities were the need of the hour. This is a story of how a man brought about the most talked about change in Oman through his various institutions build over time without any expectations or favors in return.

Dr P Mohamed Ali a young and energetic person from India, set his foot on Oman’s soil in the early 70’s with his eyes full of dreams for the people of Oman. Dr P Mohamed always wanted to dedicate his life for the well-being and prosperity of the fellow Omanis and even Indians. Dr P Mohamed Ali followed with his clear goal and strong vision, he quit his well settles government job in India went ahead and set his name high in the skies of Oman by building Galfar Engineering and Construction SAOG back in 1972 with a mere initial capital of 25,000 and just 5 labors.

He worked really hard with limited labors and capital but there was no limit to strength and courage. Under the leadership of Dr P Mohamed Ali, they tool many challenging projects onboard and came out with flying colors always. It is today now the most trusted and best construction company in Oman. Dr P Mohamed Ali’s dream and vision is now a reality. But as Mahatma Gandhi quoted “Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.” Dr P Mohamed Ali wanted to achieve more in his vision to give back to the society which soon lead him venturing into different sectors like Oil & Gas, Marine Infrastructure, Waste water management and as desired Galfar at all times proved their worth in all these sectors.

Having changed the face of Oman, Dr P Mohamed Ali is today one of the leading businessmen in Oman and Galfar today employees around 25,000 people. Having a desire to always do more, as Galfar was on the growth stage P Mohamed Ali saw that Oman needed an uplift in the Educational sector as well. This led him to incorporating institutions like Oman medical college, Oman dental college, Caledonian College of Engineering amongst others.

All of this hard work got him honored with many varied recognitions and awards, highest of which is the Oman Civil award by the Sultanate of Oman. It is the highest honor for an Omani. He was also honored the degree of Doctor by Caledonian College of Engineering, Scotland. He was also honored with the Sword of honor for the safety processes followed at Galfar by the British government which made it one of the safest company to work at. The Indian government has did not fall behind in recognizing his work and awarded him with Pravasi Bhartiya Samman which is given to Indians who make Indians Proud of their work and conduct in a foreign land. Having said all this great achievements, in my opinion Dr P Mohamed Ali is a star made to shine the brightest.