Speaking at the Make It in the Emirates summit, Mohamed Al Abbar explained that he deliberately hires Indian workers because of their “unmatched work ethic and willingness to answer the phone at one a.m.”

He said the practice reflects a broader belief that hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

Al Abbar added that disciplined employees help the company stay “close to risk” by continuously reviewing projects and adjusting to changing conditions.

This daily risk‑checking, he argues, is essential for any firm that wants to survive repeated crises.

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