Yusuff Ali Musaliam Veettil Abdul Kader (M.A. Yusuff Ali), M.B.E., is an Indian businessman, the self-made billionaire Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group International, a massive multinational conglomerate spanning hypermarkets, shopping malls, and hospitality. Born in Thrissur, Kerala, India, in 1955, his career is rooted in retail and international trade.

Yusuff Ali emigrated to Abu Dhabi, UAE, in 1973 to join his uncle's small distribution business. His philosophical approach centers on scale, operational efficiency, and vertical integration (controlling the entire supply chain from sourcing to shelf). His structural contribution is tied to pioneering the hypermarket model in the Middle East and providing employment and community services to the large expatriate population.

• LuLu Group International (Chairman & MD): The core private asset, a global leader in retail (LuLu Hypermarket), shopping malls, hospitality, and food processing (operating 270+ stores across 22 countries).
• Retail Pioneer: He is credited with pioneering the hypermarket model in the Middle East (starting with the first LuLu Hypermarket in 2000).
• Global Reach: The company has a massive global footprint across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the U.S.
• Philanthropy: He is a major donor to medical research, education, and disaster relief (e.g., Kerala floods).

M.A. Yusuff Ali's strategic genius was his commitment to high-volume, modern retail. He founded the first LuLu Hypermarket in 2000 in Dubai, successfully expanding it into a massive chain (over 270 stores). His structural contribution is immense: providing a one-stop, modern shopping experience to the huge expatriate population in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries.

He later diversified into shopping malls, food processing, and logistics, creating a fully vertically integrated supply chain. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global retail, food processing, and real estate sectors.

M.A. Yusuff Ali's social impact is massive and structural, stemming from LuLu Group's role as a massive global employer (over 65,000 employees) and foundational provider of essential food and consumer goods globally. His personal philanthropy is immense, funding medical research, education, and community initiatives in India and the UAE. His appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) recognizes his services to business and the community.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful globalization of the hypermarket retail model and his commitment to job creation.

M.A. Yusuff Ali maintains the professional, composed style of an international executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits or traditional Indian attire. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global retail sector.

Residing in Abu Dhabi, UAE, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to retail scale, logistical efficiency, and high-impact philanthropy.