Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19

11th Edition of Asian Business & Social Forum,
Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19
&
5th Edition – World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19

In addition to the coveted
Knight of Honour Awards,
AsiaOne Person of the Year Awards,
Guest of Honour Awards,
AsiaOne 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leaders 2018–19 Asia & GCC,
World’s Greatest CXOs Awards 2018–19,
World’s Greatest CSR Awards,
India’s Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders Awards,
Bangladesh’s Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders Awards,
Eminent Jury Awards,
AsiaOne Eminent Guest Awards
&
BlackSwan Women Empowerment Entrepreneur Awards

Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19 & 5th Edition – World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19 held at J W Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai on 1st May 2019 was a magnificent event highlighted by the presence of Mr. Mohammed Naser Hamdan Al Zaabi, Director of Trade Promotion Department in Ministry of Economy & Ambassador of Foreign Investment Promotion – Korea; Ms. Sania Mirza, Indian Tennis Player & Padma Bhushan Awardee (India); His Excellency Dr. Akima Umezawa, Consul General of Japan in Dubai; Her Excellency Samata Gifty Bukari, Consul General of Republic of Ghana in Dubai; His Excellency Paul Raymund P. Cortes, Consul General of Republic of the Philippines; His Excellency Mustafa İlker Kılıç, Consul General of Republic of Turkey; and His Excellency Ridwan Hassan, Consul General of Republic of Indonesia.

Together, several business, economy and social issues, and Asia’s contribution in world economy’s stupendous growth were discussed and celebrated at the highest level, and ways to improve investment in Asia and GCC were considered. As the theme of the Summit reflects, it was a high-level Business & Social Summit where the emergence of Asia as a leading continental economy in the world was celebrated and relevant discussions were held, and some greatest world leaders of our time were felicitated. AsiaOne magazine and URS Media once again successfully created an unprecedented platform where highly intellectual and insightful thoughts were created on what’s best for Asia’s and the world’s future.

The Summit was organized by AsiaOne magazine and URS Media, which is rapidly emerging as the Number 1 international media company towards the cause of business, political and social issues in the entire Asia & GCC region, thus supporting not only the Indian Government’s initiatives such as Skilling India, Digitizing India, and Incredible India, but also supporting United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and World Health Organization’s targets.
5th Edition – World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19, Knight of Honour Awards, AsiaOne Person of the Year Awards, Guest of Honour Awards, AsiaOne 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leaders 2018–19 Asia & GCC, World’s Greatest CXOs Awards, India’s Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders Awards, Bangladesh’s Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders Awards, Eminent Jury Awards, AsiaOne Eminent Guest Awards & BlackSwan Women Empowerment Entrepreneur Awards 2019 were organized at J W Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai in association with Adani Realty, Al Murad Group, Channel 4 Radio, Carfare, Kolors Healthcare and Divakars Speciality Hospital.
Mr. Rajat Shukal, Global Head & Principal Partner of URS Media and AsiaOne Magazine, and Co-Founder & Partner UWG Holdings LLC, was clear in his words that “11th Edition of Asian Business & Social Forum, and 5th Edition – World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19 Asia & GCC have proved to be a milestone in creating an unprecedented platform that addresses the pressing business and social causes of the world. World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19 is also instrumental in bringing Iconic, Powerful, and Emerging brands and leaders of Asia on a common platform to discuss issues and potentials relevant to their respective strategic decisions, thereby innovatively unfolding a permeable screen of unprecedented mutual learning and growth. No other organization does that in India currently.”
Distinguished Dignitaries
The following distinguished dignitaries graced the Forum with their presence:
• Mr. Mohammed Naser Hamdan Al Zaabi, Director of Trade Promotion Department in Ministry of Economy & Hon. Ambassador of Foreign Investment Promotion – Korea
• His Excellency Dr. Akima Umezawa, Consul General of Japan in Dubai
• Her Excellency Samata Gifty Bukari, Consul General of Republic of Ghana in Dubai
• His Excellency Paul Raymund P. Cortes, Consul General of Republic of the Philippines
• His Excellency Mustafa İlker Kılıç, Consul General of Republic of Turkey
• His Excellency Ridwan Hassan, Consul General of Republic of Indonesia

AsiaOne Person of the Year
AsiaOne Person of the Year is a prestigious annual selection of the most prominent personalities globally. It is entirely made of those who have really made an indelible mark for other leaders to follow and generations to admire. Only par excellence leaders from across the world are worthy of being selected as AsiaOne Person of the Year 2018–19, and only 11 exclusive “AsiaOne Person of The Year” were felicitated at the Summit for their special work in the industry and society:
• Mr. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan - Chairman, Bashundhara Group, Bangladesh.
• Dr GSK Velu, Chairman & Managing Director, Trivitron Group, India
• Dr. P Shyama Raju, Chancellor, REVA University,
• Dr. Hema Divakar, Chairperson, Divakars Specialty Hospital, India
• Mr. Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Managing Director, MAK Projects, India
• Dr. Satyajit Kumar Singh, Managing Director, Ruban Memorial Hospital, India
• Mr. Ashish Shah, CMD, Shree Balaji Group, India
• Ms. Sohani Hossain, Managing Director, Universal Group, Bangladesh
• Mr. Lal Chand, Founder, LC Well DMCC, UAE
• Mr. Asfar Khair – Executive Chairman, Bengal Communications Ltd, Bangladesh
• His Excellency Ziauddin Adil – Honorary Consul of Democratic Republic of Congo

Guest of Honour Awards
• Dr. Ram Buxani, Chairman, ITL Cosmos Group UAE
• Mr. Tariq Ahmed Nizami, Founder & CEO, CEO Clubs Network Worldwide, Dubai
• Mr. Avi Bhojani, CEO, BPG Group UAE
Winning Leaders and Brands
As it was a Summit of 16 industries, more than 140 Brand and Leader award winners were felicitated on 1st May 2019 with a presence of over 350 audience from all over the world.
World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19
The following Leaders and their Brands received the Asia’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018 Award:
• Mr. Andres Pira – Chief Executive Officer, Blue Horizon Developments, Thailand
• Mr. Mohammad Salem Omaid – Chief Executive Officer, Azizi Bank, Afghanistan
• Mr. K Srinivas Reddy – Founder & Managing Director, Shathabdhi Townships
• Ms. Aarathy Sampathy – President, Siva Sivani Institute of Management, India.
• Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed – Chairperson, Springdale High School Jorhat.
• Mr. Dhananjay Datar – Chairman, Al Adil Trading UAE
• Dr. Nawab Shafi Ul Mulk – Chairman, Mulk Healthcare Enterprises, UAE
• Dr. Ahmed Al Tigani – General Manager, Al Rawabi Dairy Company UAE
• Dr. G.V Divakar, Divakar Speciality Hospital, India
• Mr. Shakeel Imam, Managing Director - EDMAC Engineering Consultant (Dubai)
• Mr. Md. Parvez Rehman – Managing Director, BRB Cables, Bangladesh
• His Excellency Saud Salim Al Mazrouei – Director, Hamriyah Free Zone Authority & Sharjah Airport International Free Zone, UAE
• Mr. Sudesh Aggarwal, Chairman, GRP Industries
• Mr. Raju Menon – Chairman, Kreston Menon
• Dr. D. Vijaya Krisshna - Founder & Managing Director, Kolors Healthcare Group India
• Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma – Managing Director, Unitech Group & Avalon Heights World Private School, India
• Mr. Amit Sujan – CEO, ITCAN, Singapore
• Ms. Shruti Marwah, Ms. Sukhpreet Kaur, Ms. Manpreet Kaur and Mr. Sukhdev Singh, AGI Infra
• Mr. Prabhu M – Chairman, Fast Track Pvt Ltd, India
• Mr. Akshat Saraf – Director, Radha TMT, India
• Mr. Aboobackar K – Managing Director, Safeline Group 2018-19.
• Mr. Mahmoud Akrin, Business Development Manager, Al Jameel International Group (Dubai)
• Mr. Bhupen, Group CEO, Advanta Seeds DMCC,
• Ms. Shalini Bhatnagar, CEO, Fiona Environs (Dubai)
• Mr. Idriss Al Rifai, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Fetchr
• Mr. G Ram Reddy – Chairman & Managing Director, ARK Group, India
• Mr. Mohamed Rusan Fyroze, General Manager, Siraj Finance, UAE
• Mr. A.S.M. Mohiuddin Monem - Deputy Managing Director, Abdul Monem Limited & Chairman Service Engine BPO
• Mr. Yami M. Saleh – Managing Director, Saimon Group
• Mr. Vibhishek Pal Singh – Founder & Chairman, IS Paradise (Unique Builders) India
• Dr. Munir Khan – Founder, Body Revival, India 2018-19.
• Ms. Deepti Reddy – Founder, Pioneer World School, India 2018-19.
• Mr. Prtiam N. Sanghvi – Executive Director, Priydarshini Polysack
• Mr. Kundan Shekhawat – Founder & CEO, Ascent Technology Consulting, UAE 2018-19.
• Mr. Mohinder Singh Kochar – Chairman, Signature Blanket India
• Mr. Zafar Choudhary – Founder Partner & Principal Architect Habitat & ZNera Architects UAE
• Mr. Ramneek Singh – Chairman & Managing Director, Zeeba Basmati Rice (Supple Tek Industries Pvt. Ltd), India.
• Mr. Ashok Aggarwal – Chairman, HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd, India
• Mr. Mohinder Singh Kochar – Chairman, Signature Blanket India
• Mr. Asfar Khair – Executive Chairman, Bengal Communications Ltd, Bangladesh
• Dr. B.R. Shetty, Founder & Chairman, NMC Healthcare

World’s Greatest Leaders 2018-19 Awards
• Mr. Rizwan Sajan – Founder & Chairman, Danube Group, UAE
• Mr. Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Realty India
• Dr. Sujit Paul MD and Ms. Arushi Jain Director, StayHappi India
• His Excellency Ziauddin Adil – CEO, Top of Mind, Bangladesh
• Mr. Prtiam N. Sanghvi – Executive Director, Priydarshini Polysack, India
• Mr. Raaja Kanwar – Chairman & Managing Director, Apollo LogiSolutions Ltd, India
• Ms. Priya Suresh Televane, Co-founder & MD, 361 Degrees Design Solutions LLC
• Dr. Superna Tiwari - FMS Dental, India
• Mr. Manoj Lakhani, Managing Partner – Gr8 Homes
• Dr. M. Anis Ud Dowla – Chairman, ACI Group, Bangladesh UAE
• Mr. Deipakk Bawa – Vastu Consultant & Founder, Sagar Asociats

World’s Greatest Brands 2018-19 Awards
• Mr. Atif Rahman – Partner & Director for Danube Properties, UAE
• Mr. Ahmed Akbar Sobhan – Chairman for Bashundhara Group
• Mr. Vamsi Maddipatla – Chief Executive Officer for Therapiva Pvt Ltd, India
• Mr. Siddhant Anand – Director, BLAU for India
• Mr. Ahsan Khan Chaudhary – Chairman for Pran RFL group, Bangladesh
• Ms. R Archana – Managing Director for San Academy Group of School
• Dr. Mohammed Salem Omaid and Mr. Samrat Dutta for Azizi Bank
• Mr. Amol Jadhav, Co-Founder & MD for 361 Degrees Design Solutions LLC
• Ms. Leena Parwani, CEO & Managing Director for LPH Financial Services
• Mr. Michael Wunsch, MD & Mr. Santosh KS, General Manager for Barakat Quality Plus
• Dr. Dushyanth Paul, Director for FMS Dental, India
• Mr. Shitij Kapoor, Managing Partner for Gr8 Homes
Eminent Guest Award 2019
• Mr. Mahmoud AlBurai, Chairman & Founder, Middle East Sustainable Development Institute
• Her Excellency Ms. Sania Ali Ansari, Chairperson, Ansari Group Ltd
Black Swan Women Empowerment Entrepreneur Award 2019
• Ms. Sania Mirza, Indian Tennis Player & Padma Bhushan Awardee (India)
• Ms. Celina Jaitly Haag, UN Ambassador, Humanitarian, Author & Actress, the Indian Film Industry (India)
• Ms. Mandira Bedi, Actress & Anchor, the Indian Film Industry, Founder, Mandira Bedi Designs & Fitness Enthusiast
• Her Excellency Dr. Sara Al Madani, Board Member, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry
• Ms. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) Dubai
• Her Excellency Ms. Sania Ali Ansari, Chairperson, Ansari Group Ltd
• Ms. Nayla Al Khaja, UAE's First Female Director & CEO, Nayla Al Khaja Films.
• Ms. R Archana – Managing Director, San Academy Group of School
• Ms. Chandrani Prasad, Founder – C&V Associates
• Dr. Raja Al Gurg, Managing Director, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC & Chairperson, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation
• Mrs. Sippy Sujan – Managing Director, ITCAN
• Ms. Gita Jagannathan – Founder, APL Global School
• Ms. Sarah Dong, Executive Director, CEO Clubs Network Worldwide, Dubai
• Ms. Monika Choudhary – Co - Founder & Creative Director, Habitat & ZNera Architects UAE
• Ms. Tapasya Goel – Executive Director, HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers
• Ms. Sohani Hossain, Managing Director, Universal Group, Bangladesh
• Ms. Jasbir Bassi, MD, Carfare LLC.
• Ms. Mayssa Maghrebi, Actress, Director & Producer, The Emirati Film Industry
Esteemed Jury Award 2019
• Dr. Farooq Ahmad Wasil, Global Head-Affordable Schools, GEMS Global
• Prof. Christopher Abraham, CEO (Dubai Campus) & Sr. Vice President, S P Jain School of Global Management (Dubai)
• Mr. Uday S Karthekeyan, CHRO, Chegg Inc.
India’s Fastest Growing Brands Award
• Dr. Sujit Paul – Managing Director, StayHappi India
• Mr. M. Sunil Kumar, Managing Director, Orange Tours & Travels
• Mr. Mohammed Shaffique, Livpure
• Mr. Rajesh Dedhia, Managing Director, LadyCare
• Ms. Supriya Reddy, Managing Director, Vijaya Diagnostic Centre
• Dr. GSK Velu, Founder & MD, Neuberg Diagnostics
• Mr. B M Jayeshankar, Chairman & Managing Director, Adarsh Developers
• Mr. Rohit Ashrith, Director, ARD Estates & Projects
• Mr. Archit Bhatt, Managing Director, Tripada International School
• Mr. Rajneesh Bansal, Executive Director, Paul Merchants
• Mr. Nibhrant Shah, Founder & CEO, Isprava Vesta Pvt Ltd
• Mr. Kshitij Mittra, Founder & CEO, MedsIndia.in
• Mr. Amol Shah, Managing Director, M.J. Biopharm
• Mr. Ankur Jain, CEO, Fozet
India's Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders Award 2019
• Mr. Nitin Seth, Vice Chairman, Tops
• Mr. Mir Murtuza Ali, Director & Founder, Solitaire Global Schools
• Mr. Rohit Vilas Kharche, Managing Director, The Baya Company
• Pijus Kanti Pal, Chairman & Managing Director, Spandan Group
• Mr. Pankaj Nagpal, Managing Director, Travstarz Global
• Mr. Rahul Jain, Founder, Food Temple
• Mr. Girish Arora, Founder & MD, Alniche Life Sciences
• Mr. Ankur Jain, CEO, Fozet
• Ms. Vibha Aparna Jadhav, Founder, Fit & Fine

World's Greatest CXOs 2018-19 Awards
• Mr. Francis Alfred, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Sobha Realty - CEO Award
• Dr. Ramadan Ibrahim Alblooshi, CEO - Regulatory (DHCR), Dubai Healthcare City - CEO Award
• Mr. Khalid Bin Kalban, MD & CE, Dubai Investments Company, UAE - CEO Award
• Mr. Sadiq Al Mulla, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer, Zayad University - CAFO Award
• Prof. Christopher Abraham, CEO (Dubai Campus) & Sr. Vice President, S P Jain School of Global Management (Dubai) - CEO Award
• Mr. Neeraj Teckchandani, Group CFO, APPAREL GROUP (Dubai) - CIO Award
• Mr. Ravi Murthy, CFO - Arabtec Construction LLC, (Dubai) - CFO Award 2019.
• Mr. Ramesh Venkat, CIO, Flydubai - CIO Award 2019.
• Mr. Manish Bindra, CIO, Galadari Brothers Group - CIO Award 2019.
• Mr. Jawad Abu Farha, Chief Information Officer, Juma Al Majid Holding Group LLC, (Dubai) - CIO Award 2019.
• Mr. Sandeep Arora, CFO, Al Mazroui Group (Dubai) - CFO Award 2019.
• Mr. Uday S Karthekeyan, CHRO, Chegg Inc. - CHRO Award 2019
• Mr. G.M. Kamrul Hassan – Group CEO, Igloo - CEO Award
• Ms. Fatma Hussain – CHCO, TECOM Group – CHCO Award
• Mr. Ravi Muni, CFO, Al Murad Group – CFO Award
• Dr. Ali Ahmed Al Hosani, CEO, Azure Group - CEO Award
Bangladesh's Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders Award 2019
• Dr. Joshoda Jibon Debnath, Managing Director, Technomedia Limited
• Mr. Syed Mostahidal Hoq, Managing Director, Daraz
AsiaOne 40 Under 40 Most Influential Leader Award
• Ms. Ananya Birla (she also received the Best Singer Award)
• Mr. Anirban Aditya – Group Chairman, Aditya Group
• Mr. Saygin Yelcin, Founder & CEO, SellAnyCar.com
• H.E. Dr. Hussain Al Jassmi, Goodwill Ambassador at Large and Arab Singer (he also received the Best Singer Award)
World’s Greatest CSR Awards
• Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) Dubai

Asia's Greatest Brands & Leaders Award 2018
• Prof. (Dr.) R.P. Banerjee – Chairman, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM)
Elements of the Summit
The Summit started with a red carpet welcome to over 350 businessmen, diplomats, government dignitaries, social leaders and entrepreneurs on 1st May 2019 with over 140 awards presented at J W Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai.
Panel Discussion 1 moderated by Mr. Anam Kumar – Chief Editor, AsiaOne Magazine discussed the topic “Capitalizing on Competitive yet Rewarding Global Economic Partnerships: Does the World Gain More Economically, Socially and Culturally by Sharing Knowledge, Technologies, Infrastructure and Policies?” The panelists included His Excellency Dr. Akima Umezawa, Consul General of Japan in Dubai; His Excellency Ridwan Hassan, Consul General of Republic of Indonesia in Dubai; Mr. Deipakk Bawa, Vastu Consultant, Founder, Sagar Asociats; Dr. Nawab Shafi Ul Mulk - Chairman, Global Hawk Imaging & Diagnostics; Dr. G.V. Divakar, Managing Director, Divakars Speciality Hospital and Senior Professor of DNB in Sankara Eye Hospital; and Mr. Aboobackar K, Managing Director, SafeLine Group of Companies (Abu Dhabi).
Panel Discussion 2 moderated by Ms. Paola Martani – Senior Consultant, AsiaOne Magazine brought to the fore several innovative and progressive ideas on the topic “Nations Have Consistently Worked and Failed on Fixing Social Issues Plaguing the World: What Transformations Do We Need in Our Priorities, Concerns and Attitudes?” The panelists included Ms. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson, Emirates Environmental Group; Dr. Satyajit Kumar Singh, Ruban Memorial Hospital; Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed, Chairperson & Founder Principal, Springdale High School, Jorhat, Assam; and Ms Gita Jagannathan, Founder, APL Global School.
Keynote addresses were made by the following:
• Dr. Mohammed Salem Omaid, CEO – Azizi Bank
• Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor Reva University
• Mr. Mir Nasir Ali Khan, MAK projects
• Mr. Andres Pira, CEO – Blue Horizon Development, Thailand
• Dr. Hema Divakar, MD – Divakars Specialty Hospital

Brief Itinerary
• Date: 1st May 2019
• Venue: J W Mariott Marquis Hotel, Dubai
• Time: 5:00 PM onwards
• Dress Code: Formals
• 5:00 to 5:30 PM: Registrations
• 5:30 to 5:40 PM: Welcome Speech by Mr. Rajat Shukal, Global Head & Principal Partner of URS Media Consulting P.L. and AsiaOne Magazine
• 5:40 to 5:50 PM: Opening Speech by Mr. Mohammed Naser Hamdan Al Zaabi, Director of Trade Promotion Department in Ministry of Economy & Hon. Ambassador of Foreign Investment Promotion – Korea
• 5:50 to 6:15 PM: Felicitation of Knights of Honour, Guests of Honour and AsiaOne Person of the Year
• 6:15 to 6:55 PM: Felicitation of World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders – Round One
• 6:55 to 7:20 PM: Felicitation of BlackSwan Women Empowerment Entrepreneur Awards 2019
• 6:55 to 7:20 PM: Unveiling of AsiaOne Magazine and Coffee Table Book
• 7:20 to 7:40 PM: Felicitation of World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders – Round Two
• 7:40 to 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion 1: Capitalizing on Competitive yet Rewarding Global Economic Partnerships: Does the World Gain More Economically, Socially and Culturally by Sharing Knowledge, Technologies, Infrastructure and Policies?
• 8:00 to 8:05 PM: Keynote Speech by Dr. Mohammed Salem Omaid, CEO – Azizi Bank
• 8:05 to 8:10 PM: Keynote Speech by Dr. P. Shyama Raju, Chancellor Reva University
• 8:10 to 8:15 PM: Keynote Speech by Mr. Mir Nasir Ali Khan, MAK projects
• 8:15 to 8:20 PM: Felicitation of World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders – Round Three
• 8:20 to 8:40 PM: Panel Discussion 2: Nations Have Consistently Worked and Failed on Fixing Social Issues Plaguing the World: What Transformations Do We Need in Our Priorities, Concerns and Attitudes?
• 8:40 to 8:45 PM: SHATABDHI TOWNSHIP PROJECT LAUNCH
• 8:45 to 8:50 PM: Keynote Speech by Mr. Andres Pira, CEO – Blue Horizon Development, Thailand
• 8:50 to 9:00 PM: Keynote Speech by Dr. Hema Divakar, MD – Divakar Specialty Hospital
• 9:00 to 9:30 PM: Felicitation of World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders – Round Four
• 9:30 PM onwards: Networking dinner

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