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Under Tony Jashanmal's modern and visionary leadership, the company has evolved into a market-leading conglomerate, operating in the UAE, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and beyond.

His personal leadership style revolves around empowerment—enabling individuals to excel, take ownership, and drive the company forward.

With nearly 30 years of experience at the forefront of the region's PR industry, John is best known as the founder of ASDA'A, which he established in 2000.

His firm operates in the UAE, India and UK and includes multinationals, regional and local corporates, ultra-high net worth individuals, amongst others.

By the nineties, Pillai had expanded the business to other GCC countries and began construction for oil and gas as well as petrochemical and steel companies, emerging as a leading regional general contractor.

He has provided his services to some of the world's most revered hospitality brands, real estate developers, tourism boards and sovereign funds.

Under his dynamic leadership, the group went on to achieve tremendous growth, and in the process, provided a means of livelihood to hundreds of families over the last decade.

Forbes listed him as one of the top Indian leaders in UAE and he has been featured as 100 Most Influential Global Indians.

Ashish Vijay possesses a rare ability to identify and select the world's finest gemstones— each piece a testament to his deep expertise, instinct, and appreciation for rarity.

He manages a diverse portfolio of businesses at the Ghassan Aboud Group, including strategic public private partnerships with AD Ports Group, digital platforms, and the food sector value chain.

His efforts to combine business growth with positive social impact have made him a respected figure in both the financial and philanthropic communities.

Parruck's celebrity status has also enabled him to form high-impact partnerships, such as his collaboration with Safa Siddiqui of Dubai Bling.

He is the CEO of Sigma Capital, a US$100 million crypto-native fund headquartered in the Middle East.

Singh has completed projects with and consulted for several global blue chip companies including Microsoft, The Marriott Group, Hilton Group, Alfa Romeo F1 Team, Mercedes and OKX.

Her story of vision, perseverance, and innovation highlights her role as a trailblazer in the Middle East's business world.

Mulchandani has achieved groundbreaking milestones in sustainable hospitality as evidenced by FIVE Holdings' pioneering ESG achievements.

Under his stewardship, Burjeel Holdings has continuously expanded its footprint, ensuring that cutting-edge healthcare is both accessible and inclusive.

Today, Lulu Group operates over 250 hypermarkets and supermarkets across countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, India, Egypt, and beyond.

Under PNC Menon's leadership, "Sobha" has now established itself as a multinational real estate development and construction group.

Moopen is responsible for steering the company's strategic direction and driving its expansion into new markets.

His ability to understand and leverage technology has been instrumental in building VFS Global into a technology-led, innovative company that continuously enhances its market leadership position.

Under Jagtiani's visionary leadership, the group expanded its horizons into e-commerce and established the largest privately-owned logistics and distribution hub in the MENA region.

He expanded Pure Gold Group from a small jewelry shop into a multi-million-dollar enterprise.

Aggarwal has transformed BNW Developments into one of the leading ultra luxury real estate firms, with around AED 19.4 billion in assets under development in less than five years.

His influence stretches far beyond the realms of the spice trade, serving as a testament to what can be achieved through relentless dedication and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society.

Under his leadership, ANAX Holding encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures, including ANAX Developments and ANAX Hospitality