India, Nov. 14 -- The tale of MV Kunhu Mohamed, owner of a conglomerate in Dubai, is not just a rags-to-riches tale. His story of leaving India at 22 and building his own company from scratch is a testament to his remarkable determination and resilience. In an interview, he shared how he started working as an assistant to a plumber when he reached the UAE, a time when the nation was still taking shape.

Kunhu Mohamed left his hometown in Kerala without a passport or money and without a clear path for his future, he told Khaleej Times. Recalling his long and rough journey, he told the outlet, "I still remember the sound of the wind hitting the sail."

He recounted how he started his journey on a wooden dhow named Khwaja Moideen. "It took u...