The BURJ CEO Awards 2017 The Dorchester Hotel, London, United Kingdom

10th October 2017

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In Photo: The BURJ CEO 2017 Awardees

Some of the world's top businessmen and women attended the sumptuous annual The BURJ CEO Awards at the Dorchester Hotel, London on Tuesday, October 10. The event is the Oscars of the commercial world and attracted delegates from around the globe including the CEO Clubs Patron, His Royal Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob, the President of Namibia.

In Photo (from left): Dr. Tariq A Nizami - Founder & CEO of CEO Clubs Network, HH Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum-Member of the Dubai Royal Family, His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob – The President of Namibia, Viscount Waverly & Dr. Tahir Akhtar-Chairman of Adam Holdings

The BURJ CEO Awards are a brand of CEO Clubs Network Worldwide which is a 3-decade old and has more than 16,000 CEO members in more than 25 countries. Host Anna Williamson of ITV Breakfast, Big Borother’s bit on the Side & Channel 5’s fame presented the awards for categories and Awards were given by His Highness to all winners including Mayor of the year, Visionary African Leader, Fastest Growing Company, Global CEO of the Year, and Global Inspiration of the Year. Dr. Tariq Ahmed Nizami, the Founder & CEO of CEO Clubs Network Worldwide and the Founder of The BURJ CEO Awards said this Award have the endorsement of top international business community. This award was launched in Washington D.C. last year this year in London. Doctorpreneur Dr. Tahir Akhtar, Chairman, CEO Clubs UK newly launched chapter who is both a medical consultant and mentor for business people around the world gave an inspirational and motivational speech which was enthusiastically received. Afterwards he said how delighted he was that both the CEO Clubs Network and the BURJ CEO Awards are going to from strength to strength and attracting top CEOs and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Captured in Photo: Mr. Colm Mclouglin - CEO of the Dubai Duty Free and The BURJ CEO of the Year Awardee, Dr. Tariq Nizami & HH Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum

“I am very proud of what we have achieved with the CEO Clubs Network and the way executives from all countries respond so positively to what we are doing. I am thrilled that the award winners are so pleased to be recognized - it makes all the hard work that goes into the preparation of the evening worthwhile.” Dr. Tariq said. “There is always a tremendous buzz around the event and this year's awards at the magnificent Dorchester Hotel have been our best and most professionally prepared yet with all award winners audited by Grant Thornton. It has been a wonderful evening and my special thanks must go to all those who have supported this platform” Dr. Tariq added. The BURJ CEO Awards 2017 Winners:

The Best Mayor of the Year His Excellency Sadiq Khan, The Mayor of London

The African Leadership

His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingo, The President of the Republic of Namibia BURJ CEO of the Year

Colm Mcloughlin, Executive Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free

Fastest-Growing Company Konstantinos Konstantinopoulos, CEO of Coffee Island

Real Estate CEO of the Year

Atif Rahman, Director & Partner of Danube Properties

Healthcare CEO of the Year Dr. Raza Siddiqui, CEO of Arabian Healthcare Group

Most Innovative Company of the Year NEF Real Estate Turkey

The Best Support & Services Company

Nuno Ferreira, Global Support Delivery Manager Middle East of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Middle East

Young CEO of the Year ME

Mahmoud Shaikhani, CEO of Shaikhani Group

The Best Welfare Organization Mariam Othman, Director-General of Rashid Centre for Disabled

The Best Port of the Year

Mohamad Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Port

Global Happiness Ambassador Gloria Belendez-Ramirez, Happiness Ambassador

CEO Clubs Member of the year

Sandi Saksena, Empowerment Officer of Echelon Advisors

The Smart Government Department Mohammed Abdulla Shael Al Saadi, CEO-Business Development & Strategy Sector of Dubai

Economy

British Business Ambassador Viscount Waverley, Founder of Supply Finder

British Entrepreneur of the Year-Alternative Energy Professor Humayun Mughal, CEO of Silicon CPV, PLC

Global Achievement in Education

Zhao Pheng, Chairman of Oxbridge International Group

Innovator of the Year Robert Hatefi, CEO of DBI Innovations UK Ltd

Excellent Contribution for Global Business

Simon Guo, Chairman of 5 Lakes World Trade Centre

British Entrepreneur of the Century Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group

Achievement in Music & Entertainment (South East Asia)

Zoheb Hassan

British Business Champion The Baroness Couttie of Downe

Global CEO Highest Artistic Achievement

Limpide Xu, Chairman & Creative Design Director of Limpide Fashion Development Group

Legendary Inspirational Personality of the Year Sanjay Dutt, Bollywood Top Movie Star

Best Global Contribution to Energy Industry Dong Li, Chairman of Leoch International New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Best Corporate Accounting Company

Grant Thornton Greece

Media CEO of the Year Ishan Saksena, Managing Director of B4U Worldwide

Community Care Company of the Year

Mr. Haroon Rashid Sheikh, CEO of Caretech PLC

Best Global Real Estate Investment Company Zaki Ameer, CEO of Dream Design Property

Life Achievement Award

His Highness The Aga Khan

The BURJ CEO Awards Trophies

The CEOs also enjoyed a spellbinding presentation from 'Legend and Legacy' - the exclusive perfume collection inspired by the world's greatest boxer, Muhammed Ali. The MA Perfume is based on seven exclusive fragrances named the seven “Rounds” Another of the evening's highlights was a breathtaking fashion show of the latest couture designs from Limpide Fashion Development Group - the only Chinese fashion brand created in Europe, offering one-stop comprehensive image design & entire fashion solutions.

In Photo: Limpide Fashion Group

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