Ravi Pillai – The Middle East,s Richest Billionaires – Forbes Lists – Forbes Middle East

Ravi Pillai – The Middle East,s Richest Billionaires – Forbes Lists – Forbes Middle East

Indian-born farmer's son, Ravi Pillai, migrated to Saudi Arabia after his small construction business in his native Kerala state went bust. With help from a well-connected local partner, he started over in 1978 and built his RP Group into a construction heavyweight. The construction magnate has used his Gulf riches to invest back home, picking up stakes in banks, hotels, and real estate.