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From India to Dubai: How a promise to his mother shaped Tauseef Khan’s Dugasta property success

From India to Dubai: How a promise to his mother shaped Tauseef Khan’s Dugasta property success

Dubai: Humble beginnings, AED 18,000 in savings, and an unwavering hunger to succeed. Years later, Tauseef Khan, Founder and Chairman of Dugasta Properties, has built a successful enterprise. Yet he insists that his journey did not begin with a business plan. It began with a promise. Raised in a modest family in India, Khan grew up watching his father, who ran a garage service in Kuwait, work tirelessly despite having little formal education. The family’s resources were limited, but the lessons learned at home shaped everything that followed. “We grew up with very simple resources,” Khan recalls. “What I did have was a strong hunger to succeed, the blessings of my parents, and my faith.” His parents, particularly his mother, instilled values that continue to guide him today: humility, honesty, respect for others, and a belief that success comes through action rather than wishful thinking. Early years: Tauseef Khan in his younger days. “We grew up with very simple resources. What I did have was a strong hunger to succeed, the blessings of my parents, and my faith,” says Khan. “I learned that success comes from taking action and working for what you want, rather than simply dreaming about it,” he says. The promise that changed everything One childhood memory stayed with Khan throughout his life. As a young boy, he watched a film about a builder who constructed a tower and named it after his mother. The story resonated deeply because of the love and gratitude he felt for his own mother. “I made a promise to myself that one day I would build a building and put my mother’s name, Haseen, on it,” he says. Decades later, that promise became reality. “Today, we have built six Al Haseen buildings in her honour, making that childhood promise a reality and creating a legacy for her.” For Khan, entering the real estate sector was never a purely commercial ambition; it was rooted in a desire to honour the sacrifices his mother had made for her family. A stopover that became home Khan’s move to the UAE was never carefully planned. Arriving in the early 1990s as a young civil engineer, he was originally travelling to Kuwait to join his father. A stop in Sharjah to visit his sister changed the course of his life. “From the moment I arrived, something about the UAE felt different,” he says. “I felt a sense of safety, peace, and warmth.” What was intended as a brief stop soon became a life-changing decision. Family first: Tauseef Khan with his children during an earlier family moment. “I found myself thinking that perhaps this was where I was meant to build my future.” As Dubai developed, Khan began to see opportunities that went far beyond the stability of a monthly salary. “I could see Dubai growing and changing around me, and I wanted to be part of that journey.” Over time, the UAE became much more than a place where he worked. “It became home, and the place where I built my company, my family, and my life.” Working more than 20 hours a day Before becoming a property developer, Khan spent years working as a civil engineer. His early career was defined by long hours and relentless determination. He held a daytime engineering job while also working night shifts, taking on subcontracting and outsourcing opportunities whenever possible. “I worked more than 20 hours a day, often doing double shifts with very little time for myself,” he says. Those years gave him exposure to every stage of the construction process and a practical understanding of how projects are managed. A significant turning point came when he managed to save his first AED 18,000. “It showed me that I could create opportunities beyond the security of a fixed salary if I was willing to take responsibility and put in the effort.” The experience provided the confidence, knowledge, and financial foundation needed to take his first steps into entrepreneurship. A crisis that reshaped his thinking Like many entrepreneurs, Khan faced setbacks. The most challenging period of his career came during the 2008 global financial crisis. “The most difficult period of my business journey came during the 2008 global financial crisis, when I lost a huge amount of money overnight,” he says. His portfolio included hotel apartments, factories, and other investments that were heavily affected by the downturn. “There were many sleepless nights and a huge amount of financial pressure.” Rather than walking away, he decided to confront the situation head-on. “I made a decision that I would face every responsibility and repay what I owed.” The experience fundamentally changed how he viewed business and investment. “It taught me to be more careful, responsible, and conscious of the risks that families take when they invest their savings.” That period later influenced the development of Dugasta’s Vision 10 on 10 policy, designed to provide buyers with greater confidence and security when purchasing property. Building trust one conversation at a time Khan attributes much of his success to trust. “I built my credibility by being honest, keeping my word, and treating every client with the same care and respect I would want for my own family,” he says. He recalls one client from India whose appointment had been delayed because of unexpected official meetings. Rather than asking someone else to meet her, Khan insisted on doing so personally. “I apologised, sat with her for two hours, and listened to her story, her concerns, and what she was looking for.” The meeting left a lasting impression. “That conversation created a genuine connection and, over time, she became a major investor in our properties.” For Khan, relationships matter more than transactions. “People are not simply investing in a property; they are placing their trust in the person behind it.” Leadership through responsibility As Dugasta Properties expanded, Khan says he made a conscious effort to preserve the values that shaped its foundations. “I have always considered my team part of my family, and I feel responsible for their well-being and future.” Although he gradually delegated responsibilities and empowered his leadership team, his approach to people remained unchanged. “A leader should be willing to lead from the front, listen with empathy, and do what is right even when it is not the easiest business decision.” That belief was tested during difficult market periods, when he chose to reduce his own margins to protect his workforce. For Khan, loyalty and genuine care for people remain essential ingredients for long-term success. Looking ahead: Dubai’s growth Khan believes Dubai’s property market still has significant room for growth, particularly as buyers increasingly focus on quality of life and long-term security. “Buyers want homes that offer space, quality, good connectivity, and a sense of long-term security.” He expects sustainability, smart-home technology, and the efficient use of resources to become increasingly important in the years ahead. For Dugasta Properties, the vision is straightforward. “My long-term vision is to build Dugasta Properties into a name that families can trust and feel proud to be associated with.” Tauseef Khan with his children, Azaan Khan and Eifaad Khan. The company is working towards expanding its project pipeline to AED 2.5 billion by 2027, with developments planned across Dubai South, Liwan, Warsan, and Dubai Industrial City. Yet when asked about the legacy he hopes to leave behind, Khan’s answer returns to the values he learned as a child. “I hope the legacy I leave behind is one of trust, family values, and care for people.” His personal philosophy remains unchanged: “If I benefit from something, I want you to benefit from it as well.” For the boy who once dreamed of placing his mother’s name on a building, the greatest achievement may not be the towers themselves, but the values that helped build them.

DubaiImran KhanIndien
Oct 7, 2026 · byMobile Business
Supporters of Imran Khan start march on locked-down Islamabad

Supporters of Imran Khan start march on locked-down Islamabad

Pakistani authorities insist marchers calling for former PM to be released from jail will not reach the capital Imran Khan ’s supporters have begun a march to Islamabad to demand his release from jail after efforts by the government to halt the protest failed. The march began in the former prime minister’s stronghold province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in north-west Pakistan on Sunday, according to leaders of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Continue reading...

Imran KhanIslamabadPakistan
Oct 5, 2026 · byThe Guardian
New EUAA Country Guidance on Pakistan

New EUAA Country Guidance on Pakistan

Country: Pakistan Source: European Union Agency for Asylum The EUAA has recently published Country Guidance on Pakistan, following its unanimous endorsement by the Agency’s Management Board. Based on the Agency’s latest Country-of-Origin Information (COI), this publication represents the joint assessment of EU+ countries of possible international protection needs of Pakistani nationals and aims to foster convergence of asylum decisions at the EU level. The EUAA Country Guidance on Pakistan was developed based on the latest Country-of-Origin Information and aims at assisting decision makers with the assessment of asylum applications lodged by Pakistani nationals, irrespective of the examination procedure. Since the removal of Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022, Pakistan's political landscape has remained tense, marked by continued pressure on the opposition and compounded by a November 2025 constitutional amendment that expanded the military's institutional role. Against this backdrop, Pakistan has also seen renewed militant activity and periods of tension along its border with Afghanistan, while human rights violations have continued to be reported, especially against certain groups of the population. In this context, ‘Country Guidance: Pakistan’ covers a wide range of profiles encountered in the caseload of EU+ countries. Among these, a few have been identified as highly likely to qualify for refugee status, such as leaders and prominent members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), leaders and prominent members of groups advocating for Baloch rights, journalists and other media workers (seen as) critical of the Pakistan armed forces, persons formally charged with blasphemy and persons with diverse SOGIESC. The remaining profiles, which constitute the large majority of applicants, require a closer examination of their individual circumstances. These include, for instance, education personnel, individuals involved in polio vaccination campaigns, individuals belonging to ethnic and religious minorities (Pashtuns, Baloch people, Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus, Shia Muslims including Hazaras), women, girls and children. Additionally, the guidance analyses the situation of applicants who may be affected by indiscriminate violence in the context of an armed conflict. Notably, it is assessed that indiscriminate violence, mostly due to confrontations between the Pakistani armed forces and insurgent groups, takes place in Balochistan and South and West Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), however not at a high level. In the rest of the country, there is no real risk for a civilian to be personally affected by such violence. Finally, the guidance assesses that Internal Protection Alternative (IPA) may be applicable in the cities of Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, as the major urban and economic centres in Pakistan, depending on the profile and individual circumstances of the applicant. This new guidance on Pakistan will extend to eight the number of countries covered by EUAA Country Guidance . Asylum applications by Pakistani nationals August 2025 – July 2026 Between August 2025 and July 2026, Pakistani nationals lodged around 18,000 applications for international protection in the EU+, which is an 8% decreased compared to the preceding 12 months. The main receiving countries of Pakistani applications were Italy, Ireland, France and Greece . During the period, around 23,000 first instance decisions were issued with an EU+ recognition rate of 13%. At the start of July 2026, there were close to 24,000 cases still pending a decision at first instance. The country guidance documents provide country-specific, common analysis and guidance in relation to the assessment criteria of international protection needs established in the EU asylum acquis. In accordance with Article 11 of the EUAA Regulation , Member States have the obligation to take into account the guidance notes and common analysis when examining applications for international protection, without prejudice to their competence for deciding on individual applications.

AfghanistanImran KhanPakistan
Oct 1, 2026 · byReliefWeb
Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s party vows to march on capital

Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s party vows to march on capital

Tens of thousands of police deployed and roads barricaded as PTI party demands release of jailed former PM Leaders from Imran Khan’s party have vowed to go ahead with a nationwide demonstration in Pakistan to demand the former prime minister’s release, even as the government deployed tens of thousands of police to Islamabad, barricaded highways and issued arrest warrants to try to stop the march. The state has taken extreme measures to prevent Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party from proceeding with the march, due to take place over the weekend. It was announced after mounting concerns of the treatment of Khan, who has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges. Continue reading...

Imran KhanIslamabadPakistan
Sep 25, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Pakistan jails sisters of Imran Khan before protest seeking his release

Pakistan jails sisters of Imran Khan before protest seeking his release

Police crack down on family and political supporters of former PM who say authorities are ‘slowly killing’ him in prison Three sisters of Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan have been arrested amid a heavy-handed government crackdown on plans for a nationwide protest to demand Khan’s release. The lawyer for the three sisters – Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi – said on Monday that they had all been detained and jailed for 30 days under a warrant that accused them of being a threat to public order. Continue reading...

Imran KhanPakistan
Sep 21, 2026 · byThe Guardian
In-I in Motion review – Juliette Binoche pulls back the curtain on dance duet with Akram Khan

In-I in Motion review – Juliette Binoche pulls back the curtain on dance duet with Akram Khan

The actor makes her directing debut with a raw, fascinating film about her 2008 collaboration with the British dancer In the way that wedding rehearsals can be more emotional than the big day – all the untidy feelings that will be tucked away for the cameras still on show – this documentary from Juliette Binoche feels raw and unguarded. It goes behind the scenes of Binoche’s collaboration with British dancer Akram Khan; their dance-theatre piece, a love story entitled In-I, premiered in London to mixed reviews in 2008 . Now, all these years later, Binoche makes her directing debut with a film that is essentially a study of their artistic process. And it’s unexpectedly fascinating, watching two world-famous performers pushing themselves outside their comfort zones, exposed and vulnerable – particularly Binoche, who had never danced professionally before. In-I in Motion is a film of two halves, ending with a performance on stage in front of an audience, the set designed by artist Anish Kapoor: a vast screen in murderous red. The first half is more interesting, shot fly-on-the-wall style during the months it took to create the piece in a studio. Binoche and Khan work with acting coach Susan Batson, who at one point thunders: “THIS IS FULL OF SHIT!” (never mind La Binoche’s Oscar). For some audiences, it will have a whiff of theatrical cringe; the endless stewing and fretting over how to achieve something truthful is ripe for spoof. But the pure intensity and focus is thrilling to watch. Continue reading...

Imran KhanLondon
Sep 16, 2026 · byThe Guardian
Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father

Imran Khan’s sons accuse Pakistani army chief of vendetta against imprisoned father

Kasim and Sulaiman Khan tell Guardian they believe ex-PM is being ‘slowly killed’ by harsh treatment, driven by Asim Munir The sons of Imran Khan have accused Pakistan’s powerful army chief of a “personal vendetta” against the incarcerated former prime minister and expressed fears their father is being “slowly killed” in jail, as international pressure mounts over his prison conditions. Kasim Khan, 27, and Sulaiman Khan, 29, have become strong advocates for the release of their father, who has been held in Adiala prison in Rawalpindi since his arrest in 2023, and is serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges . Continue reading...

Imran KhanPakistanThe Guardian
Sep 15, 2026 · byThe Guardian