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In a befitting celebration that complements the ‘Year of Zayed’ marked by the UAE to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the 11th edition of the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) presented its special ABLF Awards to luminaries from across Asia who inspire and set high standards in leadership excellence.
The gala event was held at Armani Hotel Dubai in Burj Khalifa, under the Royal Patronage of HH Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, UAE, and in official association with the UAE Ministry of Economy. The ABLF series, the flagship event of IEDEA, was launched in 2007 and is dedicated to the visionary leaders and architects of modern Asia.
The ABLF Awards were presented to 17 stalwarts of business and government by the Nahyan bin Mubarak. The highest award of the evening, the ABLF Sustainable Leadership Icon Award was given to HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. A role model to many, her efforts as a UN Messenger of Peace with a long involvement in alleviating hunger and poverty and focus on human development in health, education, youth and sport have made her the ideal recipient of this accolade. This Award was received by Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy. Cabinet Member and Minister of State for International Cooperation on behalf of Her Royal Highness.