MUSCAT: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) paid tribute to Sheikh Kanaksi Khimji, Chairman of Khimji Ramdas Group of Companies who passed away on February 18.
In a statement issued on Sunday, OCCI said: “Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry mourns the businessman Kanaksi Khimji, the Chairman of Khimji Ramdas Group, who passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. May his soul rest in peace.”
Sheikh Kanaksi, well known for his philanthropic activities in India as well as Oman, was a recipient of many accolades and honours from the governments of India and Oman as well as other international organisations.
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He was born in 1936 in Muscat and completed his education in Mumbai. Known as the man behind the consolidation of early trade in rice and dates between India and Oman, Sheikh Kanaksi was spearheading the KR Group’s businesses for almost five decades.
Through his admired entrepreneurship, KR today has a formidable presence in Oman, the UAE and India. He was also the founding member and chairman of Oman Cricket.
