Home Awards All the winners at the Gulf Business Awards 2024 The ceremony honoured those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and success in their respective fields. by Gulf Business September 25, 2024 Attendees at the Gulf Business Awards 2024 The Gulf Business Awards 2024, hosted on 24 September, celebrated and recognised the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the Gulf region. Hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the prestigious event brought together the best and brightest from a range of industries. Well-known broadcaster, Tom Urquhart, was the MC for the evening. The ceremony — which is in its twelfth year — honoured those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and success in their respective fields. Guests networking at the Gulf Business Awards 2024 in Dubai. The awards are not only an opportunity for businesses to showcase their hard work, dedication, and innovation, but also to gain well-deserved recognition from industry peers. Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group, was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his long-standing contributions to the regional business landscape. The night saw numerous accolades handed out, spanning various sectors including banking, real estate, healthcare, and technology. Pictured: Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group (left) with Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner and Group Editor of Motivate Media Group (right). The winners in each category were as follows: Online Trading Company of the Year – EFG Hermes ONE Banking Company of the Year – ADCB Finance Advisory Company of the Year – AIX Investment Group Payment Solutions Company of the Year – valU Lifestyle Project of the Year – Amali Island by Amali Properties Best Project Delivery of the Year – TORINO by ORO24 Developments Real Estate Agency of the Year – fäm Properties Developer of the Year – Sobha Realty Project of the Year – Samana Barari Views Proptech Company of the Year – PRYPCO Tourism Company of the Year – Saudi Red Sea Authority Hospitality Company of the Year – Millennium Hotels and Resorts Retail Company of the Year – Alshaya Group Transport and Logistics Company of the Year – Emirates Healthcare Company of the Year – Mediclinic Middle East Energy Company of the Year – GE Vernova Telecom Infrastructure Innovation – stc Bahrain Technology Event of the Year – LEAP 2024 After a dinner break, the ceremony continued with the Golden Frame awards recognising SME achievements: GOLDEN FRAME – SME Leader of the Year – Muhammad Noman, Downtown Reality Real Estate GOLDEN FRAME – Innovative SME of the Year – Kapil Chugh, Strategic Wealth Advisors DMCC GOLDEN FRAME – Disruptive SME Entrepreneur of the Year – Sachin Bharti Gupta, Knowledge Planet UAE The Editor’s Choice awards followed: Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Mansi Panchal, Founder & CEO, Founder X Healthcare Experience of the Year – AEON Regenerative Wellness Centre Consumer Retailer of the Year – Grandiose Industry leaders were also recognised: Real Estate Business Leader of the Year – Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman, Danube Group Banking, Finance & Investment Business Leader of the Year – Hana Al Rostamani, Group CEO, FAB Tech Leader of the Year – Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e& Transport and Logistics Business Leader of the Year – Othman Aljeda, Group CEO, Aramex Tourism Business Leader of the Year – Mohamed Al Zaabi, Group CEO, Miral Group Hospitality Business Leader of the Year – Mark Kirby, Head of Hospitality, Emaar Hospitality Group Retail Business Leader of the Year – Fahed Ghanim, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle Healthcare Leader of the Year – Vivek Kanade, Head of Siemens Healthineers Middle East & Africa Energy Business Leader of the Year – Mohamed Al Hammadi, MD and CEO, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation Investment Leader of the Year – Prateek Suri, Chairman and Founder, Maser Group In the Business Excellence category, the following were recognised: Young Achiever of the Year – Amira Sajwani, Managing Director of DAMAC Properties, Founder & CEO of PRYPCO, Founder of Amali Properties SME of the Year – Prosper Marcomms Leader of the Year – Haider Rafique, CMO, OKX Sustainability Company of the Year – Emirates Park Zoo & Resort Disruptive Company of the Year – ORO24 Developments Rounding off the evening, Alshaya Group was named Gulf Business Company of the Year. The team at Alshaya Group, including Steve Vickerstaff, Chief Operating Officer, receiving the Gulf Business Company of the Year Award. Mark Kirby, Head of Hospitality at Emaar Hospitality Group, took home the title of Gulf Business Business Leader of the Year. Mark Kirby, Head of Hospitality at Emaar Hospitality Group, receiving the Business Leader of the Year Award from Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner and Group Editor of Motivate Media Group. Gulf Business wishes to congratulate all the winners and thank everyone who attended the event on the evening.