25/05/2026
When Purpose Meets Recognition. A Moment We Will Never Forget.
Some moments in life stop you in your tracks. They remind you why you started, why you kept going, and why every sacrifice was worth it.
We are filled with immense pride and deep emotion as we announce that our CEO, Mr. Furquan Ahmed, has been conferred with the prestigious National Icon Award presented at a magnificent ceremony by the Ek Pehel Foundation at The Lilli Villas, Lucknow.
But what made this honour truly extraordinary was who placed that recognition in his hands.
The award was presented in the presence of the legendary Raza Murad Sahab, a titan of Indian cinema whose iconic, booming voice has echoed through generations and the Honorable Rajya Mantri Natwar Goel Ji. To receive such recognition from people of this stature, in the very city we call home, the City of Nawabs, words genuinely fall short.
Mr. Furquan Ahmed has always believed that business is not just about numbers. It is about people. It is about showing up with integrity every single day, building trust brick by brick, and never losing sight of the human beings behind every deal, every project, every partnership. This award is the world reflecting that belief back at him.
And meeting Raza Murad Sahab in person hearing that legendary voice, experiencing his warmth and grace up close was a reminder that true greatness never needs to announce itself. It simply is. His elegance, his humility, his love for Lucknow left everyone in that room inspired and moved.
To the Marine Group family, our team, our partners, our clients, this moment belongs to every one of you. Behind every great milestone is an army of people who believed quietly, worked relentlessly, and never asked for the spotlight. You are our greatest strength.