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The 2024 edition of the Arabian Business Leadership Summit has kicked off at Dubai’s luxurious Armani Hotel, bringing together the crème de la crème of business leaders from across the Arab region.

Summit Highlights

This esteemed gathering provides a platform for high-level executives to engage in thought-provoking discussions, tackle pressing challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities for regional growth. The summit features a series of informative panels, focusing on novel business models and global competitiveness across various industries.

Networking Opportunities

Delegates will have the chance to engage in interactive discussions with influential thought leaders, followed by valuable networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections.

Here is a schedule :

Day 1: Wed, May 22, 2024

Time (UTC +04:00) Asia/Dubai

08:00 AM

Registration and Networking
Duration: 1 hour

09:00 AM

Welcome Note
Duration: 5 minutes
Speaker: Matthew Amlot
Title: Editor in Chief, Arabian Business

09:05 AM

A New Era of Leadership
Duration: 10 minutes

09:15 AM

Legacy Builder
Duration: 20 minutes
Speaker: Easa Al Gurg
Title: Group CEO, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group

09:35 AM

The Sweetest Pill: The Journey from Physician to running an Empire
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil
Title: Founder & Chairman, Burjeel Holdings

09:50 AM

Building Foundations: Leaders Reshaping the Real Estate Industry
Duration: 25 minutes
Speakers:

• Ben Bandari, Founder & CEO, Ben & Core Real Estate LLC
• Alex Zagrebelny, Founder & CEO, R.Evolution
• Josef Kleindienst, Founder & Chairman, Kleindienst Group
• Atif Rahman, Founder & Chairman, ORO24 Developments

10:15 AM

Growth Mindset: Experts in Scaling and Nurturing Business
Duration: 25 minutes
Speakers:

• Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO, HALA
• Vineet Shukla, Business Head – Middle East, HCL Tech
• Santosh Sarma, Co-Founder & CEO, Binary Media
• Mojtaba Asadian, CEO, Megavrse
• Vineet Budki, CEO & Managing Partner, Cypher Capital

10:40 AM

Coffee Break
Duration: 20 minutes

11:00 AM

Thriving in the Era of Disruptive Tech: Staying Ahead of the Competition
Duration: 20 minutes
Speaker: Hatem Dowidar
Title: Group Chief Executive Officer, e&

11:20 AM

Family Matters: Transforming Traditional Businesses into Modern Corporate Structures
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker: Sherif Beshara
Title: Group CEO, Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group of Companies

11:35 AM

Masters of Innovation: Diversifying Portfolios Through Unique Strategies
Duration: 30 minutes
Speakers:

• Oweis Zahran, CEO, OWS Automotives & OWS Capital
• Qasim Mansoor, Partner – CDO/COO, EYWA by R.Evolution
• Dyuti Parruck, CEO & Partner, Decisive Zone
• Irfan Tansel, CEO, Al Masaood Automobiles

12:05 PM

Equity in Action: Empowering Diversity for a Better Tomorrow
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker: Amnah Ajmal
Title: Executive Vice President, Market Development, Mastercard EEMEA

12:20 PM

Breaking Barriers: Women at the Forefront of Leadership
Duration: 25 minutes
Speakers:

• Emma Burdett, Founder & CEO, WILD – Women in Leadership Deliver
• Razan Akrouk, Chief People Officer, GMG
• Sahar Cooper, CEO, Aldar Education
• Hanan Mohsen, Global Women Forum – UAE

12:45 PM

How to Beat Netflix
Duration: 20 minutes
Speaker: Maaz Sheikh
Title: CEO & Co-Founder, STARZ PLAY

01:05 PM

How to Lead a Start Up
Duration: 20 minutes
Speaker: Farah Zafar
Title: CEO & Co-Founder, Lyvely; Managing Director & Group CLO, Phoenix Group

01:25 PM

Lunch
Duration: 1 hour

02:30 PM

Changing the Economic Landscape of the UAE
Duration: 15 minutes
Speaker: Raki Phillips
Title: CEO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

02:45 PM

Mastering the Human Connection
Duration: 25 minutes
Speakers:

• Marie-Louise Ek, Vice President – HR Middle East and Africa, Hilton
• Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Office (COO), Rotana
• Nasser Alblooshi, Managing Director – UAE, CHALHOUB GROUP
• Kapil Sethi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, GMG

03:10 PM

Leaders in Technology
Duration: 25 minutes
Speakers:

• Simon Fletcher, COO, Megavrse
• Annabelle Mander, Senior Vice President, Tahaluf
• Jing Wang, Founder & CEO, SAWA GROUP

03:35 PM

Financial Leadership in a Dynamic Business Landscape
Duration: 20 minutes
Speakers:

• Suresh Vaidhyanathan, CEO – Abu Dhabi Food Hub; CEO – Special Projects, Ghassan Aboud Group
• Fazeela Gopalani, Head of ACCA, Eurasia & Middle East, The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Hussam Baghdadi, Senior Director, AW Rostamani Automotive
• Jaydeep Anand, Group CFO, COO, CSO, FIVE HOTELS AND RESORTS

03:55 PM

Building Brand Legacy and Emergence of ESG Leadership
Duration: 25 minutes
Speakers:

• Mamoon Sbeih, MENA President, APCO Worldwide
• Amer El Hajj, CEO MENA, GroupM
• Christian Muhr, COO, Kerten Hospitality
• Nahla Kamal, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director, Nestlé Middle East and North Africa

04:20 PM

Summit Ends
Duration: 5 minutes