Biography: Arif Patel was born on July 12, 1985 in Dubai, UAE. He came to Preston, UK in 2010 with his family. Arif Umarji Patel is a Dubai businessman. He is the founder, owner and chairman of Preston Trading, which operates in oil and gas exploration and production, oilfield services, engineering and mining.

Education: Bachelor's degree from University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England, and a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.

Career: Also a Co-Founder of The United Kingdom (UK) Group and Chief Executive Officer of ABC Capital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, since 2012. Currently a Dubai businessman. He is the founder, owner and chairman of Preston Trading.