The
ABA ME™ awards ceremony is more than just a celebration of the
Asian Business successes in the Middle East, as we believe that
success is incomplete without drawing inference to its context. And
the context of the ABA ME™ is the engagement of two powerful
regions, Asia & the Middle East whose stunning economic growth and
development have captured the attention of the world. Against this
backdrop, we applaud the emergence of the ‘Middle East Asian’, a
dynamic, unstoppable, business personality whose achievements &
successes are on showcase through our esteemed ABA ME™ 2007
Finalists.
At this glittering event 6 of 18 finalists will be declared the
winners in their respective categories.
They will be recognized for their success & honoured with the
ABA ME™
2007 Trophy.
The Big Night™ is an extraordinary evening of friendship,
celebration and camaraderie featuring internationally acclaimed
hosts, Arab & Asian dignitaries, celebrity guests from around the
world, keynote presentations by world personalities and stunning
performances by iconic entertainers.
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THE ABA ME™ GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT |
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The ABA ME 2007 Lifetime Achievement
Award
Naryana Murthy
Chairman, Infosys Technologies |
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The ABA ME 2007 Global Asian of the
Year
Lakshmi N. Mittal
Chairman, Arcelor Steel |
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Host |
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Riz Khan, the celebrated TV
presenter & journalist of Al Jazeera has
an impressive career spanning over 16
years with BBC & CNN. In his illustrious
career, he has hosted some of the
world’s most famous
personalities and covered news-breaking
events around the world. Riz Khan joins
us as the show host for this glamorous
evening. |
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Entertainers |
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The gifted and commercially acclaimed
Shankar Ehsaan and Loy, India’s
celebrated musical trio bring to The Big
Night™ a brilliant performance,
combining Classical, Western Rock,
Fusion and popular traditions in their
orchestral palette. |
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Shobana is a world-renowned
classical dancer who represents India in
Films & the Performing Arts forums.
Twice winner of the prestigious
President’s Award and the recipient of
India’s highest civilian honour the
‘Padmashree’ for her outstanding
contributions, Shobana and her talented
group of 20 dancers bring tradition,
beauty and pure talent to
The Big Night™. |
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