Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2024

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The most prestigious business awards in the Middle East returns in 2024

Arabian Business' flagship event, the Arabian Business Achievement Awards returns in January 2024 to recognise the individuals and organisations that have excelled in the past twelve months.

The event will be held in Dubai in front of a C suite audience of business leaders and change makers.

The Arabian Business Achievement Awards ceremony honours exceptional individuals and organisations across a diverse range of categories. From business leadership and entrepreneurship to industry-specific recognitions, the awards showcase excellence and set benchmarks for success in sectors such as banking, healthcare, technology, retail, hospitality, and more.

Save the date for January 2024 and join us in Dubai for this unforgettable event. Together, let us recognise, celebrate, and embrace the remarkable achievements that shape the future of the Middle East's business landscape, propelling it to new heights of success and innovation.

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What is the event?

The Arabian Business Awards is one of the most anticipated business events in the Middle East. Attended in the past by royals, prime ministers, global and regional CEOs, as well as business leaders from across the GCC, the awards recognise and reward outstanding corporate leadership across a range of sectors, for both companies and individuals.

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How can I enter the awards ?

Nominations are now open across a varied range of industries through 17 categories. Entrants may nominate themselves or can be nominated by someone else. Nominations are simple and easy to complete through the nomination form. Make sure to submit your entries before the nomination deadline of Friday 27th October 2023.

Shortlisted nominations will be judged by an independent panel of expert judges, and the process will be audited to ensure the integrity and complete confidentiality of the judging process.

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Thursday 25th January 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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CONFERENCE AGENDA

Opening

Session One

Session Two

Session Three

Session Four

Session Five

Session Six

Session Seven

Session Eight

Opening

09.30 - 09.35
Opening Remarks

Matthew Amlot, managing editor, Arabian Business

Session One

09.35 - 09.50
Economic overview: The UAE: A global beacon of stability

Keynote: Hadi Badri, CEO, Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism

Session Two

09.50 - 10.05
Fireside chat

Keynote: Hadi Badri, CEO, Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism

with Matthew Amlot, Managing Editor, Arabian Business

Session Three

10.05 - 10.20
Property: Boom or bust?

Keynote: Ziad El Chaar, CEO & Vice Chairman, DarGlobal

Session Four

10.20 - 10.50
Panel discussion

Ziad Al Chaar, CEO & Vice Chairman, DarGlobal

Robert Booth, Co-founder & Managing Director, Ellington Properties

Mohammed Rashed, Chief Projects Officer, Nakheel

10.50 - 11.10
Coffee and Networking Break

Session Five

11.10 - 11.25
Travel and Aviation: Bringing the regional to the global

Keynote: James Hogan, Chairman, Knighthood Global

Session Six

11.25 - 11.40
Fireside chat

James Hogan, Chairman, Knighthood Global

with Matthew Amlot, Managing Editor, Arabian Business

Session Seven

11.40 - 11.55
Tech & Web 3.0: Is crypto dead?

Anas Bhurtun, Web3 Founder – Co-founder and CEO, Arts DAO

Session Eight

11.40 - 11.55
Panel Discussion

Anas Bhurtun, Web3 Founder – Co-founder and CEO, Arts DAO

Emmanuel Alamu – Global Head of OTC, Rain

Suzana Obradovic - Regional Director, Chainalysis

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Businessperson of the Year

The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision in their respective industry. They should have achieved significant business growth and success while making a positive impact on the industry and the broader business community. Strong ethical values and corporate responsibility are also important considerations.

They must be 21 years and above. They must be based full time in the Middle East. Please explain in a maximum of 500 words why they are deserving of this award, including a summary of specific achievements during 2023.

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Entrepreneur of the Year

This award acknowledges individuals who have founded or co-founded a successful and innovative business venture. The recipient must have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial skills and creativity, leading to notable business growth and financial success. They should have made a significant impact on the industry and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

They must be 21 years and above. They must be based full time in the Middle East. Please explain in a maximum of 500 words why they are deserving of this award, including a summary of specific achievements during 2023.

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Innovation of the Year

This award celebrates ground-breaking and game-changing innovations in any industry or sector. The recipient's innovation must demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and technological advancement. It should have the potential to disrupt or significantly transform the industry or market, addressing a significant challenge or providing a unique solution to a problem.

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Company Awards: Science and Medicine

This award recognises companies that have made significant contributions to the fields of science and medicine. Recipients must have demonstrated excellence in their respective areas, such as research, development, medical advancements, or breakthrough discoveries. Their contributions should have a positive impact on healthcare, scientific progress, or medical treatments.

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Company Awards: Banking

This award celebrates companies in the banking industry that have demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and impact. Criteria may include financial success, market leadership, customer satisfaction, product offerings, digital transformation, and contributions to the financial sector's growth and stability.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Education

This award acknowledges companies that have excelled in the education sector. Recipients should have demonstrated outstanding contributions in areas such as curriculum development, educational technology, student outcomes, accessibility, innovation in teaching methods, and commitment to quality education.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Construction

This award recognises companies that have achieved excellence in the construction industry. Recipients should have demonstrated exceptional project execution, quality craftsmanship, safety practices, sustainable construction methods, innovation in building design or materials, and positive contributions to the built environment.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Healthcare

This award celebrates companies that have made significant contributions to the healthcare industry. Recipients should have demonstrated excellence in areas such as patient care, medical services, healthcare technology, innovation in treatments or diagnostics, access to healthcare, and improvements in overall health outcomes.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Technology

This award acknowledges companies that have demonstrated innovation and excellence in the technology sector. Criteria may include technological advancements, product or service innovation, market impact, disruption of industry norms, scalability, and contributions to the digital transformation of businesses and society.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Start Up

This award recognises outstanding start-up companies that have demonstrated exceptional potential, innovation, and growth. Recipients should have shown disruptive business models, unique value propositions, scalability, market traction, and the potential for long-term success and impact.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Retail

This award celebrates companies in the retail industry that have demonstrated excellence and innovation. Criteria may include customer experience, product assortment, omnichannel integration, retail store design, supply chain efficiency, sustainability practices, and contributions to the retail landscape.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Hospitality

This award acknowledges companies in the hospitality sector that have excelled in providing exceptional guest experiences. Recipients should have demonstrated excellence in areas such as hotel operations, guest services, dining experiences, sustainability practices, innovation in hospitality offerings, and contributions to the tourism industry.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Media

This award celebrates companies in the media industry that have demonstrated excellence and innovation. Criteria may include content quality, audience engagement, technological advancements, digital transformation, creativity in storytelling, market impact, and contributions to the media landscape.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Awards: Ecommerce

This award recognises companies that have excelled in the e-commerce industry. Recipients should have demonstrated exceptional online retail experiences, user interface and experience, product assortment, customer service, digital marketing strategies, innovation in delivery and logistics, and contributions to the growth of e-commerce.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Award: Sustainability

This award acknowledges companies that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability practices. Recipients should have implemented initiatives that focus on environmental conservation, reduction of carbon footprint, responsible sourcing and supply chain practices, renewable energy adoption, waste reduction, and positive contributions to the environment and communities.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Award: Energy

This award celebrates companies that have excelled in the energy sector. Recipients should have demonstrated outstanding contributions in areas such as renewable energy adoption, energy efficiency, sustainable practices, innovation in energy production or storage, and positive impact on the transition to a clean and sustainable energy future.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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Company Award: Luxury

This award recognises companies in the luxury sector that have demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Recipients should have shown excellence in areas such as product design, brand reputation.

The company must have permanent operations in the Middle East. Please include any relevant financial information such as turnover and profits (for the most recent year available) and any specific highlights during 2023. These can be, for example, innovation, expansion, recruitment, R&D, financial success, growth in new markets etc. Please add as much factual and numerical information as possible. Please input a maximum of 500 words – where necessary you may be contacted to provide additional information.

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