DUBAI - The sixth annual edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum
(ABLF) Series will be held on Sunday Nov 29, 2015, under the patronage and
presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and
Community Development, UAE, who has said, "The work of the ABLF celebrates
regional and international dialogue and co-operation to promote growth and
create a better future for the region." The event rolls out under the
theme of ‘Technology and Disruptive Innovation in 21st Century Asia’ with an
important showcase on Women’s Empowerment at the Forum in honor of H.H. Sheikha
Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), Supreme
Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the
Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood "Mother of the Nation".
The ABLF 2015, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi
Chamber brings leaders and business giants from across Asia together to support
the investments into UAE and promote the UAE as the new global business epicenter.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, CEO and Chairman of Emirates Airline
and Group has said "I support the ABLF’s effort and initiative to
celebrate the achievements of Asia in a common forum and its commitment to
showcase excellence, sustainability and development."
While enabling UAE’s economic engagement with other
Asian nations, through joint ventures and investments, the ABLF also promotes
sustainable development that drives the Asian century towards a more equitable
and responsible future.
Over the years, the ABLF outreach in Asia has
engaged with over 27,000 top-level business leaders and organizations;
manifested over 23 well-attended forums for Business, International Relations,
Trade, Governance and Policy in 14 countries across Asia, with over 68 global
leaders felicitated at the spectacular ABLF Award Ceremonies in the UAE. It is
a place for top-level business leaders, to network with private and public
enterprise, policy makers, economists, investors, entrepreneurs and knowledge
agencies, who are jointly committed to leveraging business opportunities and
socio-economic growth with sustainable benefits for all.
"I am glad about the diversity of subjects
being discussed, which provides young people with insights into the businesses
around them and how they tackle some of their biggest issues", opines the
Minister of Energy, UAE, Suhail Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei.
With a global attendee profile, the ABLF 2015 will
feature confirmed presence of leaders such as Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al
Nahyan, Mohamed Thani Murshed Ghannam Al Rumaithi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Chamber;
Mohamed Helal Al Muhairi, Director General, Abu Dhabi Chamber; Kamal Nath,
Former Union Cabinet Minister, Government of India; Amr Abdulla Al-Dabbagh,
CEO, Al-Dabbagh Group; P. Chidambaram, Former Finance Minister, Government of
India; Dr Shashi Tharoor, MP, Government of India; Fahad Al Gergawi, Chief
Executive Officer, Dubai FDI; Ms Umran Beba, Senior Vice President and Chief HR
Officer, PepsiCo AMEA; Yusuffali M.A., Managing Director, Emke Group, UAE; Dr
Hayat bint Sulaiman bin Hassan Sindi, Member, Shura Council, KSA; Khalid
Kalban, CEO, Dubai Investments PJSC, UAE; Mohi-Din Bin Hendi, President &
Chairman of the Board, Bin Hendi Enterprises LLC; Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai
Airports, UAE; Abdul Aziz Al-Hosni, Chairman of Qurum Group, Oman amongst
others.
Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State and Managing
Director, Dubai Expo 2020, has said, "The ABLF Series has a prominent
history in the UAE, and we do our best to support it."
The ABLForum will address the social impact of
women in leadership and their influence on economic growth and development
through a key showcase, which has the support of Dr Maitha Salem Alshamsi,
Minister of State, UAE and Mariam Mohamed Al Rumaithi, Chairperson, Abu Dhabi
Businesswomen's Council, along with support and participation from the 17
Chapters of the EBWC across the UAE will be at the event. The ABLF Series 2015
will also receive representation from the leaders of the prestigious Government
Summit from the UAE Prime Minister’s Office.
Also, in celebration of the UAE’s year of
innovation, the Forum will discuss how technology and innovation is changing
the way the world does business. From the leaders, who have shaped the
mainstream industrial forces that govern the growth of Asia, come important
leadership lessons, discussions on intra-Asia growth and regional and
international methods and ideas for sustainable development and long-term
growth.
"It is impressive to see leading businessmen
from Africa, Asia and the Indian Subcontinent, in Dubai, discuss important
issues that are facing the wider region today and how Dubai can play a role in
leading it in the future." commented Helal Saeed Almarri, Director
General, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, UAE, when he spoke
at the ABLF.
The forum sessions will culminate into the ABLF
Grand Awards Ceremony that showcases exceptional leaders of UAE and Asia. It recognizes
excellence, innovation, good governance and best business practices in the
region, whose achievements and initiatives have ensured that this century truly
belongs to Asia.
"The ABLF Series’ 2014 agenda brought together
the very best people from Asia. As a host to outstanding events such as this,
the UAE has become a productive, exciting, peaceful and prosperous country that
welcomes a wide variety of people, cultures and ethnic groups", says
Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri Minister of Economy, UAE.
The ABLF Series 2015 is a ‘watch this space’ moment
as Asia consolidates its strengths and UAE prepares to receive the best of
business spirit this November.
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