Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor: The Autobiography is the remarkable story of Khalaf Al-Habtoor, a child of Dubai who rose to become the chairman of one of the world's biggest business powerhouses, Al-Habtoor Group of Companies. With wit, unapologetic frankness and refreshing sincerity, Khalaf Al-Habtoor recounts his successes, failures and lessons learned through life experiences. Having lived through some of the most crucial turning points in history, Al-Habtoor recalls his life against the backdrop of momentous world affairs and events, making the book a starting point for much-needed political and social debate. This autobiography is composed of 19 chapters; bearing the following headings: Roots, Childhood, Adventure, The Last Arab, Youth, Transformations, Try; Try Again, Challenges, The Hotel, Peace, Joy and Sorrow, Advocacy, Halcyon Days, The Mother of All Battles, Lebanon of My Heart, Travelling Tales, Views on Our World, Hopes and Fears, and Today and Tomorrow.