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Winners of the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2014
This year’s top winners from across a variety of business sectors
Financial Services Company of the Year: Abraaj Group. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad is Frederic Sicre, Partner at Abraaj Capital.
Bank of Year: Gulf Bank. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad is Ahmad Alduwaisan, DGM Corporate Banking at Gulf Bank.
Hospitality Company of the Year: Bulldozer Group. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad is Juma Al Masoori, CEO of Bulldozer Group.
International Achievement: Badr Jafar, managing director of Crescent Group, receiving his award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad
Healthcare Company of the Year: Burjeel Hospital. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad is Clancey Po, CEO, Burjeel Hospital.
Retailer of Year: Darwish Holding. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad is Daniel Lattouf, retail business unit manager at Darwish Holding.
Small Business of the Year: UTURN. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad are Kaswara and Soraka Alkhatib, founders of UTURN Entertainment.
Young Achievers of the Year: Heroes Application. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group managing director Karam Awad are Fariha Khan, Ashiqur Rahman, Abdulbasit Abubakr and Artaza Aziz.
Developer of Year: Sobha Group. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group CEO Walid Akawi is PNC Menon, founder and chairman of Sobha Group.
Airline of the Year: Etihad Airways. Receiving the award from ITP Publishing Group CEO Walid Akawi is Peter Baumgartner, chief commercial officer, Etihad Airways.
Businesswoman of the Year: Rasha Al Hoshan. Receiving the award from from ITP Publishing Group CEO Walid Akawi on her behalf is Emirati businesswoman Asma Lootah.
Special Recognition: Hamad Buamim, president and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, receiving his award from ITP Publishing Group CEO Walid Akawi .
Outstanding Contribution to Business: Joseph Ghossoub, chairman and CEO of MENA Communications Group (MENACOM), receiving his award from ITP Publishing Group CEO Walid Akawi
Humanitarian of the Year: Dr David Nott. Presenting the award for the Humanitarian of the Year are ITP Publishing Group CEO Walid Akawi (right) and Palestinian philanthropist Munib Masri (left).
