Mohammed Saifuddin
RIYADH – A spectacular evening of live entertainment, musical performances, and heartfelt felicitations marked the 35th anniversary of the Mumtaz Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hosted under the leadership of the group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Rafeeq, the grand celebration took place at the Shola Mall in Riyadh. The milestone event featured a dynamic lineup of live performances by renowned artists specially invited from Hyderabad, India, including popular artists Adnan Sajid Khan (famously known as Gullu Dada), Akber Bin Tabar, Aziz Naser, KB Jani, and Zufi Mirza, who captivated the audience with comedy, mimicry, and music.
The evening’s entertainment was further elevated by a wave of digital creators. Riyadh-based YouTuber Ebadur Rahman (Lala Bhai), Dammam-based creator Raza Alfardan, and Hyderabad’s Gen-Z content creator Alhan Ansari-alongside his team members Shahed, Hussain, and Naseer-delivered witty and high-energy performances. Adding a musical dimension to the stage, Riyadh based singers Omer Baig, Mohammed Sayeed, and Nissar Khan performed a series of popular melodies, with Gullu Dada also taking the microphone to delight the crowd with their favorite tracks.
The 35-year trajectory of the Mumtaz Group stands as a testament to strategic vision and resilience. Under Mr. Rafeeq’s leadership, the group has transformed from a single, humble eatery into a premier group in Riyadh’s competitive hospitality sector. Today, the group’s portfolio features some of the city’s popular dining destinations, including Niagra, Shalimar, Mumtaz, Mehfil, and Ajwa Alkhaleej restaurants.
Reflecting on the company’s long history, CEO Mohammed Rafeeq acknowledged that the path to success was paved with both challenges and significant milestones. He expressed deep gratitude to his friends, well-wishers, and the community for their unwavering encouragement and support, while extending a special thank you to the group’s loyal patrons for their continued trust in the brand.
Honoring Key Partners and Pioneers
In a strong display of appreciation, the CEO Mumtaz Group Mohammed Rafeeq recognized the individuals who have supported him since he landed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His longtime friends and associates were specially invited to this event from different parts of the Kingdom, Gulf countries and India and honored with ceremonial shawls and floral bouquets. Among those felicitated were Mumtaz Ali Akram (Jubail), Shaik Mohammed Alamoudi, Mohmmed Farooqui Shahbaz (UAE), Dr. Mohammed Ashraf Ali, Osman Bin Mahfooz (Jeddah), Mir Muzaffar Ali, Mohammed Yaqoob Sultan (Fifa), Eng. Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Nisar Khan, Dr. Dilshad Ahmed, Ali Masqati, Rafeeq Bhai, Javeed Ali (Jado), Zaheer Bhai, Akram Bhai, and Raja Bhai
Special recognition was also given to the culinary backbone of the organization. Cooking masters Chef Omer and Chef Saleem, who have been crafting the group’s signature dishes since the very beginning, were warmly honored for their decades of dedication.
The proceedings of the grand evening were seamlessly managed by master of ceremonies Dr. Asif Ali, an eminent journalist and Head of News at Ruby TV. In recognition of his professional curation of the event, Dr. Ali was presented with a plaque of appreciation, a traditional Saudi bisht, and a bouquet.
The event concluded with commemorative tokens and mementos presented to all performing artists and social media influencers. In turn, a large gathering of business partners, community leaders, and well-wishers presented gifts, shawls and bouquets to CEO Mohammed Rafeeq and his sons, Abdulrahman and Abdullah, congratulating the family on anchoring a corporate legacy in the Kingdom.
CEO Mumtaz Group Mohammed Rafeeq thanked the people who attended the event and promised to have more such events in future accomodating more people to enjoy.
