In pictures: Paras Shahdadpuri scoops top prize at Indian CEO Awards 2019

Hosted at the novel venue of this year's Dubai International Boat Show, the awards honour achievements of the vibrant and highly influential Indian business community in the region.

Outstanding contribution to business: Paras Shahdadpuri, Nikai Group accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Female CEO of the year: Alisha Moopen, Aster DM Healthcare accepts his award from Shayan Shakeel, Editor, CEO Middle East.

Written Word Award winner of the year: Gaurav Sinha, Insignia Worldwide accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Healthcare CEO of the year: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil award will be received by Dr. Varun Katyal, CEO of VPS Healthcare from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Retail CEO of the year: Dr Jay Datar, Ali Adil Trading accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Media CEO of the year: Sunil John, Asda’a - BCW Global accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Textile CEO of the year: Raju Shroff, Regal Group accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Professional Services CEO of the year: Peter Brun, Chief Communications Officer of VFS Global accepting the award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming on behalf of Zubin Jal Karkaria.

F&B CEO of the year: Kevin Joshi the Marketing Manager of Passion F&B will collect on behalf of Bhupender Nath.

Legal CEO of the year: Ashish Metha, Ashish Metha and Associates accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Young achiever of the year: Akram Thumbay, Thumbay Group accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.

Special award for science and medicine: Dr Sanjay Parashar, Cocoona Centre of Aesthetic Transformation accepts his award from Sue Holt, Managing Director, ITP Consumer, ITP Live & ITP Gaming.