Revealed: Winners at the 2021 Gulf Business Awards

Revealed: Winners at the 2021 Gulf Business Awards

, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, held a glittering ceremony for the ninth edition of the Gulf Business Awards on November 23 with the region’s top business leaders in attendance. The prestigious awards, which were held in-person at the Central Park Towers DIFC in Dubai, honoured regional stalwarts who navigated their companies amidst a challenging economic scenario and steered them to success. A total of 26 awards were presented to distinguished business leaders and companies across multiple industrial verticals, including energy, tourism and hospitality, transport and logistics, technology, investment, real estate, banking, healthcare and retail. Trophies were also handed out to individuals and organisations across select categories including Sustainability Company of the Year, SME of the Year, Disruptor of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year. Special recognitions were also given to an ‘Inspiring Entrepreneur’, a ‘Young Business Leader’ and a “Promising Newcomer’. also presented the coveted to Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, for his outstanding contribution to the travel retail industry. The award winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of esteemed industry and business leaders, which included managing partner, Arthur D. Little Middle East; , CEO, Abdulla Al