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Sunny Varkey remains a powerful voice in global education reform. His journey proves that impactful change often starts in a single classroom — and, with enough dedication, can grow into an international movement that gives children everywhere a chance to write their own story.

As co-founder of Marina Home Interiors, Khurshid Vakil has shaped one of the Middle East's most distinctive home fashion brands, known for eclectic design that bridges continents, cultures, and eras.

Through perseverance and purpose, Thumbay Moideen has contributed to the UAE's transformation into a global healthcare destination.

Raji's leadership philosophy has evolved from hands-on involvement in every detail to an empowering, trust based approach.

Dani channelled his expertise into a higher purpose: building a wellness ecosystem that empowers individuals to live with clarity, vitality, and purpose every day.

Together, Wajdan and Anam bring a powerful balance of strategic scalability and creative leadership.

In a world where attention shifts fast, Publsh stands firm in ensuring clients remain ahead through bold strategy, story-driven communication, and experiential creativity.

Qasim Mansoor's best work is still to come, as he continues to approach the industry with hunger, curiosity, ambition and fearlessness.

Fadi Jawad's legacy is one of empowerment — helping individuals build careers, helping industries advance, and helping nations grow by putting human capability at the centre of progress.

Bilal's core philosophy is that building enduring consumer brands is not about hype, but about combining data-driven market insight.

His leadership style is collaborative and people-focused, emphasising empowerment, transparency and continuous improvement at every level of the organisation.

Dr. Ben Jaafar is proud to lead the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation to help shape a future where all young people have the chance to learn, grow, and contribute.

In his role, he draws on the spirit and legacy of Italian football while aligning with the UAE's vision of nurturing healthy, athletic, and fit generations.

With his influence extending across both technology and property development, Michael Lahyani remains a key driver of progress in regional proptech.

Saab continues to shape the language of modern luxury fashion, blending heritage, innovation and timeless elegance — making him one of the most widely admired designers of his era.

Whether advancing AI-powered consumer technology, investing in digital infrastructure, or backing the next generation of African founders, his vision is expansive and deeply rooted in the continent's potential.

One of Chauhan's core beliefs is that frontline employees are the heartbeat of the FM sector.

Dr. Leila Hoteit's career is defined by a conviction that sustainable national progress is built on the empowerment of people.

Today, Ashish Vijay is recognized as a multifaceted entrepreneur whose work spans luxury, real estate, and investment management, reflecting Dubai's evolution as a global centre for wealth, innovation, and opportunity.

Under his leadership, CFI has embraced cutting-edge technology, offering advanced trading tools, enhanced execution infrastructure, and continuous platform upgrades.

Under his direction, Innovation City aims to remove friction for founders — offering streamlined AI-driven licensing, a founder-centric community.