Abdul Lathief Arakkal, fondly called as ‘Lathief Ikka’ among his wide circles of friends, is the founder of Century Glass, started in the year 1990 in Dubai. His greatest contribution to the Glass Industry is Century Selflock Glazing System, a unique invention, which has been patented in more than 43 countries worldwide, including GCC, Europe, Americas, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, South Africa etc. A man of all seasons, he was active in politics and was a student leader. Today, besides being successful in his ventures, he stands up for the cause of environmental protection and is fond of exploring echo-friendly technologies.
December 24, 2012