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Chairman of Lulu Group Yusuff Ali MA has been bestowed with a British royal accolade for his contribution towards boosting international trade.
Lord Lieutenant John Crabtree, HM The Queen’s special representative, handed over the award to Yusuff during a glittering ceremony held at the Birmingham Council House.
Later in the day she hosted a royal reception for the Queen’s Award recipients at Buckingham Palace.
The Lord Lieutenant said Lulu Group has helped open up a huge market for British products worldwide through its operations.
Y International (UK) Ltd operates as a subsidiary of LuLu Group International and sources and exports a wide range of food products to more than 136 hypermarkets and supermarkets of Lulu Group including the popular stores in Bahrain.
Yusuff is seen here talking to Queen Elizabeth during the royal reception.
