Britain has conferred this year’s Queen’s Enterprise Award on NRI businessman Yusuffali MA, Chairman of the UAE-based Lulu group, for his contribution to international trade.

Lord Lieutenant John Crabtree, the Queen’s special representative, handed over the award to Yusuffali at a ceremony in London. Crabtree said Y International UK Pvt Ltd, part of Lulu group, had played a major role in boosting the UK’s position as an investor-friendly destination.

Yusuffali said he was honoured and proud to receive the prestigious award.