Mr Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman and Managing Director of the Saudi Arabia-based Eram Group, has been inducted into the Board of Directors of Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC).

The Eram Group has a presence in 150 countries with 46 self-owned companies, 107 associate companies, a spokesman for the company said here.

Mr Ahmed also heads the ITL Group of companies which is a key player in the travel, hospitality and automobile sector in Kerala. It has also ventured into the entertainment sector in recent times.