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  Abdul Sattar Omar  
Central Britain - 2006 Winner
Lifetime Achievement Award
ABDUL SATTAR OMAR
Abdul Sattar Omar founded the now thriving and well established business Paramount Holdings in 1974 after coming to the UK from Malawi.

Ambitious and dedicated he dabbled in many different aspects of the business world, from motor vehicles to what he does today a wholesale and distributor.

He began by supplying to Malawi, contributing a tremendous deal to the economy and the needs of the people living there. To this day he is regarded as a pioneer in the field of business & industry.

Abdul Sattar Omar's success is due to his affection and integration with the community for which he is honoured to be part of. From his work with the communities and his other commitments his backbone has been the values of tradition, hard work and devotion.

His perseverance and enthusiasm for his work has seen the business through trying times his sheer drive for hardwork and careful planning has seen the business flourish year to year into a reputable empire and ensuring further growth and he is a key supplier to a vast amount of UK high street stores as well as multiple independent outlets.

Amongst all his successes he has not forgotten others. His contribution to others is beyond words and recognition. He has helped countless individuals the chance to blossom from seeds to roses.

A modest man he has donated to charities and institutions around the world for decades and even more so has adopted an immeasurable amount of orphans around the globe, providing invaluable education and supporting their livelihood.