Nofel Izz

Nofel Izz is a UAE-based Canadian entrepreneur. He is the founder and former CEO of Jobs in Dubai.com, Inc.[1]

Nofel Izz
Nofel Izz displaying oxygen mask for vehicles submerged in water
Born
Nofel Izz

NationalityCanadian
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forFounding Jobs in Dubai
Websitewww.nofelizz.com

Personal life

Izz was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He grew up in a family with IndianPakistani background. His father Tayyab Mohammed Izz was a Gujarati gold trader in the UAE.[2][3] He received his early education in Dubai, and later migrated at the age of 21 to continue his education in Canada.[4]

Career

In 2002, Izz founded Jobs in Dubai in Canada, and later opened offices in Dubai.[5] He sold it to an Indian investor in June 2011 for $9 million.[1]

References

  1. Baldwin, Derek (June 15, 2011). "Dubai jobs website sold for $9m to India-based investor". GulfNews.com. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  2. Sen, Mamta (28 June 2014). "Indo-Canadian awaits patent for space elevator". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. Mazhar Farooqui (July 2, 2014). "UAE-born man designs world's first space elevator". Gulf News. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  4. Hussain, Raziqueh (July 31, 2009). "People: A Bagful of Jobs". Khaleej Times.
  5. Baldwin, Derek (December 16, 2010). "Recruiting agency seeks buyer to help it grow". GulfNews.com. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
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