Dr. K.T. Rabiullah came from
Malappuram,
Kerala to Saudi Arabia 30 years ago to join a construction company. Like other immigrant workers, he worked long hours for a low salary, which made even basic medicinal care unaffordable. This inspired him to provide quality medical treatment at affordable prices to poor people in the Gulf states. Today, Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Centre, conceived by Rabiullah, has become a huge chain across the region. Rabiullah has received
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman by
President of India Mr.
Pranab Mukherjee in 2013 in the merit of his Outstanding achievements". ==Awards and achievements==