The Middle East based Asian Woman is powerful, strong-willed
and embodies the culture and values of both Asia and the
Middle East. She is committed to excellence, innovation
and healthy interpersonal relationships within her
business environment. Above all, she is an achiever who
cherishes family and community values, and achieves a
balance between her work and her home.
The
Middle East based Asian man is powerful, authoritative
and embodies the culture and values of both Asia and the
Middle East. He is committed to excellence, innovation
and healthy interpersonal relationships within his
Business Environment. He leads by example. He turns
challenges into opportunities. Above all, he is an
achiever who cherishes family and community values, and
sets an example for others in the field.
The
Asian Rising Star of the Year is one of ABA ME's most
powerful categories. The Rising Star is a Business
Innovator and a trailblazer who leads a successful
business enterprise that sets new standards of
excellence. This extraordinary personality has secured a
place in the firmament of the glittering world of
business achievers – with a consistent track record of
powerful and effective performance. And like a Rising
Star, he/she embodies radiance, grace, immense talent
and
whose future success is destined to be nothing less than
meteoric.
The
Young Asian Achiever is below the age of 35, and has
made huge strides in the Middle East business world by
his/her own merit. He/she is a human dynamo- full of
ideas, goals and the energy to pull them off. This smart
and highly motivated individual has already chalked up
an impressive string of high profile business triumphs
and has absolutely no intention of resting on these hard
won laurels.
This is
one of our more meritorious Awards, signifying an
individual with a deep commitment to the region- one who
has spent substantial time in the Middle East
and is a firm supporter of local business, the people
and the environment. His/her tireless efforts to add
value to the achievements of the region’s business
community has contributed significantly to the Middle
East’s status as a dynamic business magnet. He/she is
keenly involved in Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Development
Initiatives and is always aiming higher for development
on a macro scale.
The ABA
ME 2007 Business Leader of the Year is a formidable
achiever who defines the very essence of a true leader.
He/she is bold, decisive, visionary and is responsible
for a large number of people who are energized and
inspired by his leadership capabilities. Nothing is
impossible for this driven individual as he forges ahead
against all odds. He constantly sharpens his own skill
sets and that of his team and brings out the best in
people, situations and his own business enterprises.
The
Global Asian is an individual who has
engaged the interest and attention of Asians across the
world with his/her unprecedented success on a global
scale. An Asian who may not be necessarily Middle East
based but is known to Asians across the world by the
strength of his achievements, his contribution to the
Asian Community and his commitment to make a difference
to the world at large. Above all, this
extraordinary individual serves as an example of
brilliant Asian enterprise and talent.
The ABA ME 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award is a
heartfelt honor for a business achiever who has
single-handedly raised the bar for business excellence. Here is a
true visionary with a strong and unshakeable value
system, wielding great power and influence, but
possesses humility that is endearing to one and all. A
larger-than-life personality who exudes an aura of
unlimited success, while consistently displaying the
gift of wisdom and the blessing of knowledge. This
selfless individual has always placed his team, his
community and the region ahead of himself.
The ABA ME 2008 is set to take place
November 2008 in Abu Dhabi, at yet another glittering star-studded event. The
Nominations for the Event opens in August 2008. Further event details will be
posted on the website along with Event Announcement in March 2008.
