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How did he go from being Arif, the darling of Davos, to becoming the Arif living in virtual house arrest, facing the prospect of a ruinous trial?

How a Pakistani conman 'robbed' Microsoft founder Bill Gates of USD 100 million - According to the book, Arif Naqvi siphoned off USD 780 million from his funds, USD 385 million of which remains unaccounted for.

IF you were to read the press coverage about Arif Naqvi over the last few weeks, the tainted former head of the fallen Abraaj empire, you would be convinced that Naqvi is evil. ‘The fleece artist’, ‘thief’, ‘liar’ and ‘the myth builder’ are phrases in articles that paint an ugly portrait of Naqvi. He is currently in London facing extradition to the US, where he has been indicted on counts of theft, fraud and racketeering. A trial is set to take place in the Southern District New...

Illustration by Radia Durrani Before it collapsed in 2019, the Dubai-based Abraaj was the world’s biggest private equity firm focused on emerging markets, with some $14 billion of assets under management. Its founder and chief executive, the charismatic Karachi-born Arif Naqvi now stands accused of unprecedented fraud and theft to the tune of $780 million. He is appealing an extradition order from London to the US, where he faces up to 291 years in jail. Two reporters associated with the Wall...

Arif Naqvi and Bill Gates at the 2018 World Economic Forum at Davos | Dawn file photo This is the story of a Pakistani who, until recently, managed $14 billion of rich people’s money. He convinced the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom and France to let him use their money to buy stakes in about 100 companies worldwide, in the name of improving ordinary lives. He hobnobbed with presidents, Arab royalty and US secreta...

Release date: Jul 06, 2021 Enter for a chance to win one of 100 e-book copies of THE KEY MAN by Simon Clark and Will Louch! Arif Naqvi was charismatic, inspiring, and self-made—all the qualities of a successful business leader. The founder of Abraaj, a Dubai-based private-e Arif Naqvi was charismatic, inspiring, and self-made—all the qualities of a successful business leader. The founder of Abraaj, a Dubai-based private-equity firm, Naqvi was the Key Man to the global elit...

Fourteen ways to protect your business Whether your business is big or small, you need to protect it. Business protection should cover physical and online security, and protect you from loss of earnings. With these simple tips, keep your business safe.  Secure your premises. Make sure doors and windows have secure locks, and fit security lighting to put off would-be thieves. Consider installing CCTV if you think you may be at risk, and fit an alarm to sound during a break-in. Put up signs that...

He’s still one of the premier wingers in Ireland - Conway back in action The 29-year-old hasn’t featured in the Six Nations but made his Munster comeback two weekends ago. By Murray Kinsella Wednesday 3 Mar 2021, 6:00 AM Mar 3rd 2021, 6:00 AM 11,704 Views 19 Comments Conway hasnt featured in the current Six Nations. Image: Dan Sheridan/INP...

Blow for France ahead of Six Nations as Vakatawa suffers knee injury The elusive centre was forced off during Racing 92′s defeat to Bordeaux yesterday. By Murray Kinsella Sunday 24 Jan 2021, 1:44 PM Jan 24th 2021, 1:44 PM 3,547 Views 0 Comments Vakatawa celebrates a try against Ireland last year. Image: Dave Winter/INPHO Image: Dave Winter/I...

Ringrose set for return from injury ahead of Irelands Six Nations campaign The Leinster man has been named the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year. By Murray Kinsella Thursday 21 Jan 2021, 7:53 AM Jan 21st 2021, 6:01 AM 14,123 Views 24 Comments Garry Ringrose has been named Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Mens player of...