26th Edition of the Asian Business and Social Forum: Awards & Business Summit & Greatest Brands and Leaders 2025 Asia, Africa & Americas

AsiaOne Media Group successfully hosted the 26th Edition of the Asian Business and Social Forum on the 19th of September, 2025 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai. With the unifying theme "Celebrating the Spirit of Asia," this Indo-UAE Summit spotlighted the strengthening of bilateral trade, investment, and innovation between India, the UAE, and the wider GCC region, while also fostering strategic partnerships across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

The event was supported by key global partners including DRC Ventures, The ROOT Brands, FORE School of Management, Brindavan Group of Institutions, and HOSAF Group Bangladesh, whose contributions were instrumental in making the Forum a resounding success.

This year's Forum was more than a high-profile gathering; it was a vibrant celebration of global leadership and a reaffirmation of the importance of cross-continental collaboration. The platform welcomed business and social leaders, top diplomats, and policymakers from across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, to engage in critical dialogue, share transformative ideas, and recognise outstanding leadership and social impact.
The Forum brought together business and social leaders and diplomats from the participating countries and beyond to foster cross-border collaboration, exchange transformative ideas, and recognize excellence in leadership and social impact across continents. It emphasised the importance of unified action among business, social, and political leaders, and encouraged deeper global collaboration - especially between established economies and emerging markets around the world.

A key highlight of the event was the focus on how nations are actively promoting trade, tourism, and investment as catalysts for shared growth. Business and social leaders from India, the UAE, and other participating regions shared their forward-looking visions for advancing global enterprise and socio-economic development. They emphasized the urgent need to reshape the global business landscape through cross-border collaborations, joint ventures, and strategic economic partnerships.
By uniting industrialized nations with emerging economies, the Forum served as a vital platform for addressing critical issues in international trade, investment, and sustainable development. Discussions throughout the event reinforced the need for inclusive, strategic, and collaborative action to address global challenges and unlock new opportunities for shared prosperity.

The event stood out as a congregation of distinguished entrepreneurs and investors, who explored exciting opportunities in the UAE, particularly in sectors such as finance, education, Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory, Healthcare, Technology, Sustainable Infrastructure. The event also highlighted the UAE's emergence as a sustainable nation, an appealing tourist destination, and a highly investor-friendly economy.
In its latest edition, the Forum once again proved to be an ideal platform to showcase some of the most exceptional leaders from across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It brought to light the outstanding accomplishments of top-tier companies operating across the Asian and African regions. The event was a true celebration of leadership, innovation, and shared vision for sustainable development and inclusive growth.
The Summit was organised by AsiaOne Magazine and URS Media, a leading international media house addressing critical business, political, and social issues across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. The organisation supports key initiatives of the Indian Government, such as the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, Skilling India, Digital India, and Incredible India, as well as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the World Health Organization's global objectives.
The glittering event saw the presence of some of the world's most influential figures including His Highness Sheikh Al Nuaimi from the Royal family of Ajman, diplomats from Au Dhabi and Dubai, celebrities from the Emirati cinema, social media influencers along with esteemed business leaders, investors, and professionals from Asia, the Gulf, Africa, and beyond.
The evening was made even more memorable with the announcement of the third edition of the Dr. J. C. Chaudhry Excellence Award, presented personally by the legendary Dr. Chaudhry. His continued support for AsiaOne's mission to spotlight excellence and innovation remains invaluable.
The Forum extended a warm welcome to esteemed ambassadors and dignitaries from around the globe, including diplomatic representatives from Maldives, Zimbabwe, Guatemala, Kenya, and Indonesia. Their presence reinforced the truly international nature of the summit.
Mr. Rajat Raj Shukal, Global Head & Principal Partner of AsiaOne Media Group, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed diplomats, government dignitaries, and prominent business and social leaders in attendance. He praised Dubai as a global epicenter where talent and ambition from all corners of the world come together. He commended the participating business leaders for their contributions in catapulting Dubai to new heights on the world stage.
He emphasised, "Today's evening is about celebrating the achievements of these exceptional leaders, and recognizing the growth of the Indian, Middle Eastern, and broader Asian region. It is always a pleasure to be here and you know I always like to say this that we are amongst friends and many of you who would know me, you know I grew up in Dubai, and you know in the 80s when it was the desert, it was the vision of the leaders of the nation who thought that it is gone to be the most modern countries in the world and they made everyone dream the same who was living in Dubai during that time and I think a round of applause for Dubai. Today, we have His Highness Sheikh Al Nuaimi Sir with us and you know many of my mentors are here, you know I looked up to them throughout when I have been in this region - Mr. Avi Bhojani, it is a pleasure to have you here sir, pleasure always to host you here sir, Mr. Paras Shahdadpuri, Dr. Raza Siddiqui, Dr. Surender Singh Kandhari, Madam Mrs. Kandhari, they run the Gurudwara here, you know is such a humble man and such a big achievement he has done over the years, he is phenomenal. As I was growing up in Dubai, nobody was talking about the Asian brands and you see Asia, Middle-East and Africa even is the biggest consumer market for all brands across the world. So that is the vision; that is the passion that would like to the world to see. Thank you so much, pleasure to have you all here."

The Forum also featured a special address by Dr. Christina Rahm, a globally renowned scientist, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of DRC Ventures and The ROOT Brands. With academic credentials from Cornell and Harvard, Dr. Rahm's speech emphasized the intersection of science, wellness, and environmental sustainability. Her call to action for global conservation and access to healthcare solutions resonated strongly with the event's broader goals of shared prosperity and sustainable development.
The following distinguished dignitaries graced the Forum:

Guest of Honour
1. H.H. Sheikh Al Hassan Bin Ali Al Nuaimi, Member of the Royal Family, Emirates of Ajman, UAE
2. Mr. Omar Al-Humaidi, Director, Department of Anti-Injurious Economic Practices, Ministry of Economy, Govt. of UAE
3. H.E. Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, CEO & Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares
AsiaOne Diplomatic Excellence Award 2025
4. H.E. Lovemore Mozemo, Ambassador, Zimbabwe to the UAE
5. H.E. Mr. Artak Avetisyan, Consul General, Armenia in Dubai
6. H.E. Amb. David I. Lokemur, Consul General, Kenya in Dubai
7. H.E. Mr. Marford M. Angeles, Consul General, Philippines in Dubai
8. H.E. Mr. Mohamed Hussain Shareef, Ambassador, Maldives to the UAE
9. H.E. Mr. Vikash Neethalia, Deputy Consul General, Mauritius to UAE
10. H.E. Mr. Denny Lesmana, Consul General, Indonesia to UAE

Eminent Guest
11. HE Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, CEO & Vice Chairman, Dubai Cares
Black Swan Style Icon of the Year 2025 Award
12. Ms. Nayla Al Khaja, Director & Producer, The UAE Film Industry

Women Empowerment Award
13. Dr. Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri, CEO, Trust with Trade Group
14. Ms. Fatima Al Taei, Actress, The UAE Film Industry
15. Ms. Zainab Al-Eqabi, Content Creator & Speaker, Dubai
16. Ms. Habiba Al Marashi, Chairperson, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG)
17. Ms. Taim Al Falasi, Entrepreneur & Social Media Influencer, UAE
18. Ms. Amal Albalooshi, Director, Special Projects, Ministry of Community Development, Govt. of UAE
19. Ms. Chanel Ayan, Star, RHODubai; Founder, Ayan Beauty
20. Dr. Bubbles Kandhari, Director, Al Dobowi Group
21. Ms. Poonam Bhojani, Founder & CEO, Innoventures Education
22. Ms. Alka Chandiramani, CEO and Founder, Alvo Connexions Pte. Ltd.

World's Greatest Leaders 2025
23. Mr. A.R. Srinivasan, CEO, Dubai National Insurance (DNI)
24. Mr. Ismail Al Hammadi, Founder & CEO, Ruwad Real Estate & Biznet Consulting
25. Mr. Sanjay Awasthi, Chairman, Tembo Steels (U) Ltd.

World's Greatest Brands 2025
26. Dubai National Insurance (DNI)
27. Biznet Consulting
28. Amber Connect
29. Tembo Steels (U) Ltd.

Global Asian of the Year 2025
30. H.E. Dr. Abdulla Busena, Director General, Dubai Customs
31. Mr. Maran Nagarajan, CEO & Founder, KaarTech
Person of the Year 2025
32. Mr. Sukh Sandhu, CEO, Career Calling International and CAQA

Asia's Greatest Brands 2025
33. Career Calling International and CAQA
Excellence in Spiritual Outreach Award 2025
34. Dr. JC Chaudhry, Founder, Chaudhry Nummero
AsiaOne Global Wellness Visionary Award 2025
35. Dr. Christina Rahm, Founder, DRC Ventures & The Root Brands

India's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2025
36. Prof. Subir Verma, Director, FORE School of Management
37. Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Managing Director, Apex Buildsys Limited
38. Mr. Lion V.V. Krishna Reddy, Chairman & Director, Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute / VARS Group
39. Dr. Sandeep Bakshi, Chancellor, Jaipur National University
40. Mr. Nirav Shah, Founder & MD, FAME Advisory DMCC
41. Mr. Ridhish Patel, Founder, ArMee Infotech
42. Mr. Sunil Kumar Agarwal, Founder & MD, Kumar Sunil & Associates
43. Ar. Shantanoo Vishwanath Rane, Founder, Roswalt Realty
44. Mr. Anu Sharma, President & CEO, Rashmi Group
45. Mr. Gaganjit Singh, Co-Founder & CEO, Translab Technologies

India's Fastest Growing Brands 2025
46. Elpro First Steps
47. Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services
AsiaOne Global Fintech Visionary Leader Award 2025
48. Mr. Clayton Thomas, Co-Founder & CEO, The Root Brands

India's Greatest Brands 2025
49. 1st Glove
50. Elpro International School
51. HOSMAT Hospitals
52. WattPower
53. Ikeda Ltd.
54. Electronic Payment & Services Pvt. Ltd
55. Matx Structures Pvt. Ltd.
56. Aparna Kaushik Design Group
57. Kaar Technologies India Private Limited
58. Goyal Books Overseas

Most Promising Developer in the Region 2025
59. BCD Global

Viksit Bharat Commitment Award 2025
60. Mr. Piyush Jha, Group VP & MD - Asia Pacific Region, GlobalLogic
61. Dr. Vishal G. Warke, Director - R&D (Cell Biology & Hydroponics), HiMedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd.
62. Mr. Anish Singh Thakur, CEO, Booming Bulls Academy
63. Mr. Paras Shahdadpuri, Chairman, Nikai Group
64. Dr. Shafi Ul Mulk, President, Mulk Healthcare Enterprises
65. Mr. Avi Bhojani, Group CEO, BPG Group
66. Dr. Surender Singh Kandhari, Chairman, Al Dobowi Group
67. Mr. Feroz Allana, Director, IFFCO Group
68. Dr. Raza Siddiqui, CEO, Arabian Healthcare Group

Women Empowerment Principles Leadership Award 2025
69. Mrs. Saroj G. Warke, Co-founder and IT Director, HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
70. Ms. Anisha Chandy Eckardt, Managing Director, HOSMAT Hospitals
71. Ms. Vidya Mamallan, Co-founder & President - HR, Electronic Payment & Services Pvt. Ltd.
72. Ms. Sumitra Khanda, Managing Director, S K Overseas HR Consultancy
73. Ms. Aparna Kaushik, Founding Principal Architect, Aparna Kaushik Design Group

Global Leader of the Year 2025
74. Mr. Ashish Monpara, Chairman, Modern Group of Industries
75. Mr. Dushyant Savadia, Founder & CEO, Amber Group
76. Mr. Dinesh Musalekar, Group CEO & Executive Director, Rishabh Group of Companies

Most Innovative Trading App 2025 (UAE)
77. Century Trader App

Greatest Leaders of the Millennium 2025
78. Mr. R. K. Goyal, Managing Director, Kalyani Steels Limited
79. Mr. Swetang Sinha, CEO & Founder, Trayak Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
80. Dr. Satya Vadlamani, Chairperson & Managing Director, Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
81. Mr. Nitin Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, Allied Digital Services Limited
82. Mr. Jai Krishan Jajoo, Founder & Chairman, J K Jajoo Ventures
83. Mr. Md. Ramzanul Haque Nihad, Managing Director, Amin Mohammad Group
84. Mr. Sankha Biswas, CEO, Nutridor Dairy Manufacturing LLC

Greatest Brands of the Millennium 2025
85. Kalyani FeRRESTA
86. Amin Mohammad Group (Md. Ramzanul Haque Nihad)
87. Nutridor Dairy Manufacturing LLC
88. J K Jajoo Ventures
89. Allied Digital Services Limited

India's Greatest Sustainable Brands 2025 & Leaders for Sustainable Practices
90. Dr. Navneet Vats, CEO, Livexpo Ventures

UAE's Fastest Growing Technology Brand 2025
91. Allied Digital Services Limited

AsiaOne Youth Icon in Fashion & Influence 2025
92. Mr. Crider Cook

Innovative Molecules Research & Business Development Leadership Award 2025
93. Ms. Venkata Lakshmi Haritha Vadlamani, Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Global Indian of the Year 2025
94. Mr. Sukant Mishra, Managing Director, Octagon International

Asia's Most Influential Young Leader 2025
95. Dr. Mohammed Chand, CEO, Diagnofirm Medical Laboratories (DML)
96. Mrs. Mehtaj Hossain, Director, Hosaf Group, Asia's Most Influential Young Leader 2025
97. Mr. Mabroor Hossain, Director, Hosaf Group, Asia's Most Influential Young Leader 2025

UAE's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2025
98. Mr. Atul Sinha, Co-Founder & CEO, Align Staffing Solutions

Most Influential Leader in Financial Services Industry 2025
99. Mr. Bal Krishen, Chairman, Century Financial

40 Under 40 Most Influential Young Leaders 2025
100. Mr. Vikrant Goyal, Director, Goyal Books Overseas

Visionary Leader in Strategy & Product Innovation 2025
101. Mr. Devesh Mamtani, Chief Market Strategist, Century Financial

AsiaOne Global Youth Icon of the Year 2025
102. Mr. Seif El Hakim, Founder & CEO, Seif El Hakim Co.

Excellence in Academic Partnership Award & Outstanding Educational Leader of the Year 2025
103. Dr. Shruti Sharma, CEO, Brindavan Group of Institutions

Most Influential Young Leader in Healthcare 2025
104. Dr. Swetapadma Dash, CEO, SUM Ultimate Medicare

Fastest Growing AI Brand 2025
105. Mr. Manohar Kesireddy, Founder & CEO, MRoads

Asia's Fastest Growing Healthcare Brand 2025
106. SUM Ultimate Medicare

Most Influential Young Leaders 2025
107. Mr. Divya Prakash Choraria, Co-Founder & CEO, WattPower
108. Mr. Akhil Ravi, CEO, Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services
109. Mr. Onkar Kalwade, Founder & Managing Director, Matx Structures Pvt. Ltd.

World's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2025
110. Dr. Mohammad Salem Omaid, Founder & CEO, iBnk (Finmall)
111. Dr. Rami M Boulad, EVP & Chief Business Development Officer, Abdul Samad Al'Qurashi Group
112. Mr. Gagan Arora, Founder & President, Vertex Group

Most Emerging Brand in Industrial & Logistics Parks 2025
113. Crystal Group
India's Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders 2025
114. Mr. Sudeep Saha, Chairman & Founder, Avant Group
115. Mr. Taarun V Jain, Chairman, Legend Group / AL Kamdhenu Gold / Legend Malls / Legend Cinemas
116. Mr. Divyesh Savaliya, Founder & Chairman, Onix Renewable Ltd.
117. Mr. Harshavardhan Pusala, Co-Founder & CEO, Techurate Systems Pvt. Ltd.

Excellence in Financial Leadership 2025
118. Mr. Mahesh Thakkar, Chairman, Finance Industry Development Council

Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders 2025
119. Mr. Syed Aijazuddin, CEO, Acess Meditech Pvt. Ltd.

Leading Film Financier and Builder 2025
120. Mr. Nachieta Brahmbhatt

GCC's Fastest Growing Business Consultancy Brand 2025
121. Mr. Nitin Kapoor, Managing Partner, Rank Accounting and Consultancy

Asia's Greatest Leader Award 2025 (Global Investment Advisory)
122. Mr. Puneet Malhotra

Asia's Greatest Leader Award 2025
123. Dr. Amrita Vohra, Director Principal, Elpro International School

Commitment to Excellence in Education & Educational Visionary of the Year 2025
124. Mr. Sanjeev Vasal, Chairman, Vasal Education

Asia's Greatest Leader in Education 2025 & Asia's Greatest Education Brands 2025
125. Dr. Rajendra Singh, Managing Trustee, Priyadarshani Group of Schools / Bramapriya World School

Real Estate Brand & Leader of the Year in UAE 2025
126. Mr. Navneet Mandhani, Founder & CEO, Karma Realty

Women Empowerment Entrepreneur Award 2025
127. Mrs. Priti Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Billabong High International School

Emerging Scientist and Visionary Strategy Leader Award 2025
128. Dr. Venkat Murli Krishna Vadlamani, -, Murli Krishna Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

India's Greatest Leader 2025
129. Mr. Manish Goyal, Chairman & MD, FINKEDA LTD
130. Mr. Bakir Gandhi, Chairman & MD, Crystal Group

World's Greatest Leader 2025
131. Mr. Bala V Sathyanarayanan, EVP & CHRO, Grief Inc. (USA)

Asia's Greatest Brands & Leaders 2025
132. Mr. Shitij Kapoor, CEO & Founder, Luxury Concierge Real Estate
133. Mr. Sumit Jain, CEO & Executive Director, Valency International Pte. Ltd.

World's Greatest CEO 2025
134. Mr. Shirish Bhide, CEO, United Arab Bank
135. Mr. Abdelhadi Mohamed, Group CEO & MD, MBME Group

Greatest Brands & Leaders 2025
136. Mr. Moazzam Hossain, Chairman , Hosaf Group
137. Mr. Sai Krishna Vejju, Founder & CEO, Global Vision Consultancy

Office No 606, 6th Floor, URS Media Consulting DLF, South Court Parking, Saket District Centre, District Centre, Sector 6, Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017

About AsiaOne
AsiaOne is an international media house and the only Business & News magazine, with presence in more than 15 countries of Asia, Middle East and Africa. AsiaOne Media has pioneered the research-based listing of Brands & Leaders and supplements its listings with National & International Business & Social Summits and Awards function. It has been offering Indian, Asian and African brands & leaders with higher visibility through its several prestigious mediums including Magazine, Coffee Table Book, Television Broadcast, various websites, Android and iOS Apps.

"AsiaOne Greatest Brands & Leaders - Asia, Middle East & Africa": The Most Broadcasted TV Series in the World - Reaching to 81 countries with a B2B viewership of over 46 million.
It is quite important that we share the vision of our research-based awards, which not only are the most credible in the industry, but also reflect our expanse. We have awarded over 6,500 Brands and Leaders from across Asia, Americas, Africa and GCC through our 20 business and social summits. The summits hosted in London, Singapore, Bangkok, Mumbai, New Delhi, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi were attended by over 11,000 delegates, including business owners, brand owners, government delegates, investors and CXOs. These grand award summits are being hailed the world over as Business Oscars.

We own the Intellectual Property Rights of "Greatest Brands & Leaders", "Global Leader of the Year", "BlackSwan Women Empowerment Awards", "Fastest Growing Brands & Leaders", "Greatest CXOs" and "Young Leader Awards" and the most prestigious "Bharatiya Mahantam Vikas Puraskar." The award winners are selected through a scientific Research Methodology by our Research and Editorial Teams, after which nominations of over 3500 companies in each property are made. Due process is followed by our eminent Jury Council, and after a thorough audit, final names are announced at our prestigious international Forums in complete transparency.

We are proud to share that our international Business Summits and Awards functions have already created a unique Platform of Excellence (PoE) in Asia. It is one-of-its-kind platform that is appreciated and applauded profusely by several industry experts and some of the biggest brands of India & Asia. In addition, we have several other prestigious products such as Magazine, Coffee Table Book, various websites, Android & iOS Apps, and Television Series.

To learn more about the event, research and the greatest brands and leaders, visit www.theworldsgreatestbrands.com, www.theasiasgreatestbrands.com, www.theindiasgreatestbrands.com, www.asiaone.co.in , and www.asiaone.me or call us at +91-011-43281161-66 or write to us at global@asiaone.co.in, dubai@asiaone.co.in,and singapore@asiaone.co.in

This release was published on openPR.