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Shamlal Ahamed is the Managing Director of International Operations of the Indian retail jewellery brand, Malabar Gold & Diamonds. He is listed among the Forbes Top 100 Indian business owners in the Arab world 2018.

Early Life and Education
Shamlal was born in Kozhikode, Kerala in 1981. His father MP Ahammed is a former spice farmer and trader who set up Malabar Jewellery in 1993. MP Ahammed is the Chairman of the Malabar Group. Shamlal completed his graduation in Computer Science from Calicut University in 2002.

Career
Shamlal joined his father’s business after his graduation in 2002. He decided to expand his family business in UAE. However, the showroom had to be shut down within the next eight months. He returned to India and joined his father in work again. Over the next few years, the company was rebranded as Malabar Gold and had outlets across South Indian states.

In 2007, he moved for international expansion once again. He opened the first retail store for Malabar Gold in UAE in 2008.

Under his leadership, the company has been rebranded as Malabar Gold & Diamonds and has over 250 outlets with retail presence in 10 countries across the globe.

Personal Life
Shamlal is married to Ashni and has three daughters. He is passionate about food and is keen on opening his own chain of restaurants. He is a family man and enjoys camping in the desert, speed boat riding and deep sea fishing.

Awards and Achievement

 * Listed among the Forbes Top 100 Indian business owners in the Arab world 2018.