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Biography
Bal Krishen Rathore is a UAE-based businessman, investor, and entrepreneur of Indian origin and the Chairman and CEO of Century Financial. He was listed in the top 100 inspiring leaders in the UAE by Arabian Business. He has been granted the Golden Visa by the government of UAE in 2021.
Early life
Rathore grew up in a small district in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir as one of the nine siblings in a family with limited means. He started his career by working in the hospitality industry in Dubai. Rathore met Sulaiman Baqer Mohebi, an Emirati entrepreneur, the then Chairman of Century Financial, and started as a dealer for the company in 1999.
Rathore started as a dealer in Century Financial in 1999. Rathore looked after transactions across exchanges. Later he became the Chairman and CEO of the company.
Awards & recognitions
| Year of Award or Honor | Name of Award or Honor | Awarding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Emerging Leaders - Financial Services | Khaleej Times |
| 2018 | 100 Inspiring Leaders in the Middle East | Arabian Business |
| 2020 | Global Indian of the Year | Asia One |
| 2021 | Investment Leader of the Year 2021 | Gulf Business |
| 2021 | CEO of the Year in Financial Industry 2021 | World Business Outlook Awards |
| 2022 | Outstanding Leadership Award 2022r | MEA Finance Award |
Initiatives
Rathore and his company Century Financial had an agreement with the government of India to invest 100 million dollars in Jammu & Kashmir.
Rathore is also actively devoted to philanthropic causes highlighted by his support for various NGOs promoting human welfare in the UAE and India, specifically his contributions to supporting his home state Jammu & Kashmir. He has taken it upon himself to lead the way in terms of contributing to the business and investments support for Jammu & Kashmir. He is a highly respected business leader in the UAE and has won many prestigious awards as a part of his leadership and pioneering efforts in contributing to the business and industry in the UAE.