49-year-old Prince Dawood and his 22-year-old son Sulaiman Dawood landed in the ocean in a Canadian submarine called Titan.
Prince Dawood was the son of Hussain Dawood. Who is a well-known Pakistani personality and one of the 12 richest families of Pakistan. Who known for his services in various fields and his dedication to philanthropy and education.
The chairman of Dawood Foundation, focused on the promotion of education. He also took the lead in the work of the trust.
Prince Dawood’s father, Hussain Dawood, serves as the chairman of the Dawood Foundation (TDF). Which focuses on promoting values-based education and non-formal education in Pakistan.
He has actively involved in driving Dawood Hercules Group’s investments since 2002. Particularly in the fields of science and technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, with the aim of contributing significantly to the sectors that drive the economy and society. .
Hussain Dawood’s father Ahmad Dawood was a source of good name and fame for the Dawood family for decades after the establishment of Pakistan. Hussain Dawood also holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Hercules Corporation. And known as the founder of Engro Corporation.
Dawood Group has sold majority stake in Engro Corporation to foreign investors.
Dawood Family Contributions
Prince Dawood’s father and Salman Dawood’s grandfather Hussain Dawood’s commitment to human development reflected in his role as founder and chairman of the Board of Governors of the Karachi School of Business and Leadership. He has involved with various institutions including Karachi Education Initiative and Islamabad Policy Research Institute since 1992. He leads the group’s engagement with the World Economic Forum in Geneva each year. And actively participates in global economic and social debates.
Hussain Dawood has played an important role in the development of the local health sector. He has served on the Board of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital. And has a Trustee at the internationally renowned Al Shifa Eye Hospital in Rawalpindi.
Al-Shafa played a prominent role in the construction of the hospital alongside the former Governor General of Sindh (retd) Jahandad Khan. Dawood Hercules Corporation, Engro Corporation and every member of the Dawood family actively participated in the midst of the challenges arising from Corona 19 worldwide. Prince Dawood’s father Hussain Dawood recognized by the world for his national services.
As an honorary lawyer of Italy, he awarded the Official Dean Almeretto della Repubblica Italia award by the Italian government. He holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA. And a graduate degree in Metrology from Sheffield University, UK.
Prince Dawood, son of Hussain Dawood, joined the board of Engro Corporation in 2003 and was serving as Vice Chairman at that time.
With over two decades of experience in corporate governance and industrialization, Prince Dawood has been instrumental in the growth and innovation of diverse public listed companies in the textile, fertilizer, food and energy sectors. He has been instrumental in driving mergers and acquisitions to create growth opportunities.
Prince Dawood has been a pioneer in advocating for the institutionalization of important international networks and connections. Under his guidance, Engro became the first Pakistani company to sign an agreement under the auspices of the World Economic Forum’s International Business Council focusing on the implementation of the Stakeholders’ Capitalism Matrix. He also led Engro’s delegation to the World Economic Forum’s Global Plastics Action Partnership, which promoted the circular economy.
In addition to his role at Engro, a foundation for the deserving, and serving as a trustee on the board of the Dawood Foundation. Prince Dawood is also a member of the Global Advisory Board of Prince Trust International, an organization founded by King Charles.