[1] Before his corruption conviction Ali was ranked as the twelfth richest Indian with a wealth of $950 million in the Persian Gulf region which maybe substantially impaired subsequently.
Galfar began as a small construction company and grew to become Oman's largest private sector employer.
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG (Galfar) is Oman's largest construction company with EPC capability in Oil & Gas, Roads & Bridges and Civil, Marine Infrastructure and Utilities & Service sectors operating in Oman, other GCC countries as well as India.
[6] Through his work at Galfar and his numerous social initiatives and projects, Ali has received many accolades from both the Omani government and those abroad.
[7] In 2013, he was honoured with the Pravasi Diwas, by the President of India for his contributions to the hospitality sector, as well as his support in developing the Cochin International Airport.
[8] During his tenure at Galfar, Ali has founded numerous non-profits and social initiatives in an effort to give back not only Oman, but his birth country of India.