Dastaan Noor is the President of Noor Machinery, based in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Born in a UN refugee camp, he lived in the UAE, Oman earlier in life, but has now lived in Canada over the past 25 years. Dastaan has a background in business administration, defense contracting, and fitness competitions. He is fluent in five languages and has successfully built his industrial construction business since 2015. His journey reflects resilience, discipline, and a commitment to community and personal growth.
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