H.H. Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

The third edition of the Global Arab Business Meeting convened at a critical time for the region. The important changes taking place in the Middle East have brought to light a number of socio-economic challenges - such as employment, education and entrepreneurship. As outlined by H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah in his opening remarks, the Arab world can realize its promise only if its people obtain the power to have their opinion heard and considered, attain jobs and justice. In a special message, Hon J.T.R. Mujuru, Vice President of Zimbabwe stated that 'our objective is to further strengthen our relationships with Arab countries.' H.E. Makhtoom Amin Faheem, Senior Minister of Commerce, Pakistan, highlighted the importance of trade relations of Pakistan with the United Arab Emirates and other economies in the Arab world.

Makhdoom Amin Faheem, Senior Minister for Commerce and Trade, Pakistan	J.T.R. Mujuru, Vice President of Zimbabwe

'The region is still trying to find a new equilibrium that balances its political culture with an emerging enlightenment while facing challenging economic tests,’ observed Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman, Polyserve Fertilizer and Chemical Group, Egypt. Sara Ismail Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Bashayer Investment Company, UAE, remarked that ‘the gradual rise in incomes and opportunities for young Arabs is a top priority.' According to Sham L. Bathija, Minister and Senior Economic Adviser to the President of Afghanistan, ‘both governments and the private sector have a role to play in tackling unemployment in the Middle East.'

Sham L. Bathija, Minister and Senior Economic Adviser to the President of Afghanistan	The award winners with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, honoured the ‘Arab Business Leaders of the Year 2012’. The awards recognise outstanding entrepreneurs who have been building and leading successful global firms of Arab origin. The winners for the year 2012 are Mohammad Sultan Al Qadi, Chairman, Commercial Bank International, UAE; Yusuff Ali, Managing Director, Emke Group, UAE; Selim G. El Zyr, Chief Executive Officer, Rotana, UAE.; and Mohammed Omran, Chairman, RAK Properties, UAE.

	Sulaiman Al-Assaf, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East Investment Corporation, Saudi Arabia
	Nabil Al-Khaled, President, Acico Real Estate, Kuwait
	Mohammad Sultan Al Qadi, Chairman, Commercial Bank International, UAE
	Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman, Gulf Holdings, UAE
	Yusuff Ali, Managing Director, Emke Group, UAE
	Sheikh Saif bin Hashil Al-Maskery, Chairman, Al Mahfadha Investments, Oman
	Naif A. Al-Mutawa, Founder and CEO, Teshkeel Media Group (THE 99), Kuwait
	Sherif El-Gabaly, Chairman, Polyserve Fertilizer and Chemical Group, Egypt
	Samir Brikho, Chief Executive, AMEC, United Kingdom
	Selim G. El Zyr, Chief Executive Officer, Rotana, UAE
	Natalya Kaspersky, Chairwoman, InfoWatch, Russia
	Rajive Kaul, Chairman, Nicco Group, India
	Karim Khoja, Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Development Company Afghanistan, Afghanistan
	Sara Ismail Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer, Al Bashayer Investment Company, UAE
	Deepak Premnarayen, Chairman, ICS Group, India
	D Shivakumar, President, AIMA; Senior Vice President, Nokia, Finland

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