Calling all young Arab business leaders

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CEO Middle East, a sister title to Arabian Business, is looking for young Arab entrepreneurs who have successfully managed to buck the global economic downturn.

Maybe they’ve just been appointed CEO, recently established their own company, or are looking to take over the reins of the family firm. If you know of anyone then nominate them today.

Last year’s successful entrants included Noor Sweid, the 28-year old managing director of Dubai-based Depa Interiors; 29-year old Amna BinHendi, the CEO of BinHendi Enterprises, and Abdulrahman Bin Ismail Tarazouni the 25-year old CEO of Mubadiroon and the Young Arab Leaders youngest member.

Each nomination must include the following; name, age, nationality (they can live abroad but they must be Arab) along with a brief description of why you think they should be considered for this year’s 30 under 30.

To make a nomination, simply click the Comment link and leave the details, as outlined above.

The deadline for the nominations is July 31.

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Posted by: Muneera

I nominate Hind & Reem Beljafla. I'm not sure about their age but they are definitely younger than 30 yrs old. They are extremely successful Emirati designers they mainly design abbaya's

Posted by: Juds

Does anyone know when the list of 30 will be announced?

Posted by: lara

I am nominating Lebanese sisters Amanda (29) and Stephanie (25) Khouri. Despite the immense competition in the local market and the economic difficulties facing international markets, these two sisters managed to grow Urban Steel Collection (www.urbansteelme.com) from a tiny start-up in 2005 to one which now caters to some of the largest local and multinational companies. What began as a small shop in Satwa catering to specific niche markets has blossomed into a boutique concept company that offers 100% client-customized corporate gifts. These two sisters do everything themselves: brainstorm the initial concept with clients, design the gifts, work with numerous suppliers to create the end-product, and, finally, deliver the gifts to the clients. Their most unique characteristic is that they do not have a brochure specifically because they take a different approach with each client and constantly draw on their creative capabilities. By combining high quality, innovative goods, stellar customer service, and transparency in their activities with reasonable costs, they have proven that it is still possible in this day and age to grow a business based on honesty, integrity, and respect.

Posted by: ab3000

because its arabian business

Posted by: Khabir

"In the third quarter of 2009, Ali launched YourVox Inc., a platform for sharing news, and perspectives on events taking place in the world in real time. At the age of 19, Ali is changing the way that we think about the news, as his platform enables global issues to become a participative discussion, as opposed to a passively consumed media product. In April, Ali was selected as the youngest Delegate to attend the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship in Washington D.C. and in June was nominated into GQ's Gentlemen's Fund."

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