World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

We are all indebted to Malini Menon and her colleagues at IEDEA for again shaping an efficient, effective, and elegant opportunity to think seriously together and to honour outstanding achievements. I am especially grateful for her vision that broadens the scope of this event and includes both men and women leaders from a wide variety of private and public enterprises that touch so many countries in and contingent to Asia.

H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan
Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance, UAE
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I remember it was in 2007, when the idea of the ABLF was conceived with the thought of creating engagement between various people from Asia. Kudos to Malini Menon and the IEDEA team for these successful 10 years, who has done great work in enabling, spearheading, and putting the ABLF event together, with me as one of the ABLF Governors.

H.E. Kamal Nath
Member of Parliament, India
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I really acknowledge the impact of what IEDEA is doing by hosting global gatherings like the ABLF in the UAE, in order to recognise not only business leaders but also to emphasise on social values and development.

H.E. Dr Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi
President and Speaker, Federal National Council (FNC), UAE
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA’s flagship event, the ABLF, is a global leadership platform in the UAE where we can exchange ideas and benefit from the knowledge of other countries, by learning about new technologies and successful innovations that they have adopted.

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
Managing Director & CEO, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), UAE
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I am extremely impressed with IEDEA. They have created an excellent platform for promoting international cooperation among Middle East countries, and connecting closely, other Asian nations, including India and Japan.

Tsuyoshi Nakai
CEO, Japan Cooperation Center Petroleum (JCCP)
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has created a very powerful platform with the ABLF given the fact that most of the Asian nations are represented here. You get to meet a lot of business leaders, entrepreneurs, people of different backgrounds who have really been successful in their ventures. Being in a place like Dubai, it is very accessible, welcoming and an overall wonderful experience.

Arundhati Bhattacharya
Former Chairman, State Bank of India
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

We are happy to be associated with IEDEA and I congratulate the team for all their efforts in developing the ABLF, a very well attended event where important subjects are discussed and cover a spectrum of various different areas and ideas.

H.E. Hussain Jasim Al Nowais
Chairman, Waha Capital; Chairman, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, UAE
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I see the larger cause that IEDEA is involved in, as it can serve as an effective means for various business leaders to collaborate, interact, and network.

P.S. Jayakumar
Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda, India
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

The ABLF (IEDEA’s flagship event) is definitely a great knowledge and networking platform that serves to bring together, in the UAE, stakeholders from all over the world. I see gatherings like the ABLF as steps that power us forward to 2020.

Najeeb Al Ali
Executive Director, Expo 2020, UAE
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has conceived a great forum to meet and network with interesting and innovative leaders who are engaged in making a difference across sectors and based in different parts of Asia. The ABLF is a remarkable platform as it is one of the only places that takes a pan-Asian view, including the Middle East.

Adil Zainulbhai
Chairman, Quality Council of India
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World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA carries out extremely important work by celebrating dialogue and cooperation to deliver growth for the region. I am pleased to support these efforts.

H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak
Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Mubadala, UAE
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H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak at the ABLF Awards 2016 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA brings together Asia’s leaders to exchange knowledge and collaborate, with the intent of developing intra-Asia partnerships that support the overall economic and social development. It is an excellent event developed over 10 years.

H.E. Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Former President, Indonesia
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H.E. Dr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the ABLF Awards 2016 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

The relationship between the nations of Asia is significant and historical and at the ABLF (IEDEA’s flagship event) we all get-together and see the different nationalities come together to celebrate their achievements in Dubai and this makes us proud.

H.E. Mona Al Marri
Director General, Government of Dubai Media Office, UAE
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H.E. Mona Al Marri at the ABLF Awards 2016 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA provides a very special platform, as it is not just about the UAE but about Asia and bringing about many global business opportunities.

Yu Tao
Chief Executive Officer and President, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East), UAE
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Yu Tao at the ABLF Awards 2016 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

My experience as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the largest bank in the UAE has taught me that the pursuit of excellence is a continuous commitment and requires focused team effort. The ABLF (IEDEA’s flagship event) provides me and my team further impetus to continue to raise the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim
Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Emirates NBD, UAE
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Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim at the ABLF Awards 2016 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA can take the lead in providing a platform for Asian and African economies to share the knowledge and the blueprint that UAE possesses on the development of infrastructure.

Prakash P. Hinduja
Chairman, Hinduja Group (Europe), Switzerland
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Prakash P. Hinduja at the ABLF Awards 2016 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has a prominent history in the UAE, and we do our best to support its well-planned initiatives, such as the ABLF Series, that are showcased here. IEDEA’s work is nothing short of exemplary and I look forward to working closely with them in the years to come.

H.E. Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy
Minister of State in the Cabinet, UAE; and, Managing Director, Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee, UAE
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H.E. Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy at the ABLF Awards 2014 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I must congratulate the IEDEA team for organising a very sleekly-produced ABLForum. The forum has brought together a group of world leaders who are doing and saying the right things on some key issues which will power the future of the Asian economy.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Chairman and Managing Director, Biocon Limited, India
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw at the ABLF 2015 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has created an outstanding event that celebrates leadership and inspires Asia to come together and work towards regional co-operation. True leadership means hard work, innovation and respect for one another.

H.E. Shaukat Aziz
Former Prime Minister, Government of Pakistan
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H.E. Shaukat Aziz at the ABLF Awards 2014 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has developed an excellent platform to come together and interact with people who will be leading the economic powerhouse of the future.

Paul Griffiths
CEO, Dubai Airports, UAE
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Paul Griffiths at the ABLF 2015 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I think IEDEA addresses extremely important themes by discussing what’s happening, the cutting edge issues that really matter to the future of this region and the future of the business in this region

Dr Shashi Tharoor
Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, India
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Dr Shashi Tharoor at the ABLF 2015 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

This year, IEDEA has outdone itself and brought together the very best people to advance the ABLF Series' agenda. As a host to outstanding events such as this, the UAE is a productive, exciting, peaceful and prosperous country that welcomes a wide variety of people, cultures and ethnic groups.

H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri
Minister of Economy, UAE
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H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri at the ABLF Awards 2014 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has created an excellent platform. I am glad about the diversity of subjects being discussed at the ABLF Series, which provides young people with insights into the businesses around them and how they tackle some of their biggest issues. I enjoyed speaking at this year’s IEDEA events.

H.E. Suhail Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei
Minister of Energy, UAE
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H.E. Suhail Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei at the ABLF Awards 2014 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

The ABLF, by IEDEA, is an important platform where we can have a group of people convene and discuss challenges, common values and room for further opportunities.

Badr Jafar
CEO, Crescent Enterprises, UAE
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Badr Jafar at the ABLF 2015 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

Asia is an emerging economic force, but the potential of its vast human capital is yet to be realised fully. Asia’s leadership needs to explore ways to optimise available opportunities for economic empowerment. That is what forums, such as the ABLF Series, strive to achieve.

H.E. P. Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister and Home Minister, Government of India
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H.E. P. Chidambaram at the ABLF Awards 2014 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA has created a great event and I am pleased to be part of it. It is very impressive to see leading businessmen from Africa, Asia and the Indian Subcontinent here in Dubai to discuss important issues that are facing the wider region and how Dubai can play a role in leading the region in the future.

H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri
Director General, Dubai Department of Commerce Marketing, UAE
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H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri at the ABLF Awards 2014 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

Always difficult to have so many important people in the room and keep their attention going; but the IEDEA team, managed beautifully.

JJ Valaya
Fashion Designer, House of Valaya, India
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JJ Valaya at the ABLF 2015 - an event concept by IEDEA

From the Prime Minister of India

Let us together dream of a strong, developed and inclusive India that actively engages with the global community to strengthen the cause of world peace and development.

H.E. Shri Narendra Modi
Prime Minister, India
On the occasion of his swearing-in ceremony, 2014

H.E. Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister of India, 2014

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I support the Asian Business Leadership Forum Awards’ effort and initiative to celebrate the achievements of Asia in a common forum and its mandate of strong leadership commitments to excellence, sustainability and development.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, UAE
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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

The ABLF Series is an important platform for showcasing and celebrating Asian business excellence and promoting intra-Asia business partnerships. It focuses on Industry, Infrastructure and Energy sectors, which are of critical importance to the economic growth of Asian countries. I commend the ABLF initiative.

H.E. Dr Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister, India
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H.E. Dr Manmohan Singh comments on the ABLF Series 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

The ABLF is a very special event pioneered by IEDEA and I am sure that this initiative will remain one of the most prominent business event platforms in Asia forever.

H.E. Kittiratt Na-Ranong
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Thailand
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H.E. Kittiratt Na-Ranong at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I fully support the premise of the ABLF: the growth of Asian economies has global ramifications and holds great potential. The work of IEDEA to promote regional and international dialogue between great Asian leaders will strengthen Asian economic success.

H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan
Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, UAE
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H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I think it is important for us to explore new opportunities that will boost intraeconomic activities within the Asian community. IEDEA provides the ABLF as a platform for such dialogue and can become the Davos [World Economic Forum] of Asia.

H.E. Gita Wirjawan
Presidential Candidate, Former Minister of Trade, Indonesia
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H.E. Gita Wirjawan at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

But I think the real testament to their success will come when we no longer slot women in a separate category in awards or power lists, when women compete with men on the same footing, under the same conditions.

Shobhana Bhartia
Chairperson and Editorial Director, HT Media Limited, India
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Shobhana Bhartia at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I’m very proud of IEDEA for creating an Asia-wide initiative that brings the region’s best and most promising leaders and organisations together to collectively celebrate and further our economic progress – I strongly commend and support this significant endeavour.

N.R. Narayana Murthy
Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board, Infosys Limited, India
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N R Narayana Murthy at the Asian Business Awards ME 2007 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

It is a great pleasure to be at this forum conceptualised by IEDEA where leaders can interface and exchange information about the innumerable business opportunities in Asia which will further economic prosperity in the region.

H.E. Dr Muhamad Chatib Basri
Minister of Finance, Indonesia
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H.E. Dr Muhamad Chatib Basri at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

I would like to commend the efforts of IEDEA for pioneering this excellent Asia-wide initiative. It is a great platform to celebrate the cause for a more united and assertive Asia.

H.E. Dr Thaksin Shinawatra
Former Prime Minister, Thailand
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H.E. Dr Thaksin Shinawatra at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

IEDEA brings together leaders of Asia to engage, inform and partner with each other. With Asia emerging as the engine of global economic growth, it is time for Asian leaders to integrate and participate in the conversation more than ever before.

H.E. Kamal Nath
Former Union Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs, India
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H.E. Kamal Nath at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

This initiative by IEDEA provides an ideal opportunity and platform to showcase leadership in Asia and show how it can solve problems, not just of Asia but also the world.

H.E. Kapil Sibal
Former Union Cabinet Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Former Union Cabinet Minister of Law and Justice, India
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H.E. Kapil Sibal at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

World Leaders praise IEDEA’s work portfolio

This is the first time when South Asia, West Asia and Southeast Asia have come together to recognise the importance of the infrastructure industry, and being committed to investing in the potential of this sector in Asia, we fully endorse this IEDEA initiative.

Gautam Adani
Chairman, Adani Group, India
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Gautam Adani at the ABLF Awards 2013 - an event concept by IEDEA

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