ablf leadership weekend 2014 - invitation brochure

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DECEMBER 13-14, 2014

ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI, UAE

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

H.H. SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL-NAHAYANMINISTER OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, UAE

- SINCE 2007 -

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The world’s economic centre of gravity is migrating away from the

West, moving closer and closer to the East. Today, Asia is a force

to be reckoned with and this extraordinary period of renaissance

is gaining critical mass around the world.

Experience the growth story of this continental giant through its

visionary leaders and their exceptional tales of governance and

management that represent dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and

an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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With its mission to build an engaging and information-rich platform for the sectors of

Industry, Infrastructure and Energy, the ABLF Series brings together Asia's finest business

leaders to the magnificent emirate of Dubai.

THIS IS NOT JUST AN INVITATIONTHIS IS YOUR CALL TO PLAY A ROLE IN RECALIBRATING THE DESTINY OF ASIA

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF


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H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi

H.H. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Emir of Kuwait

H.H. Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

Prime Minister of Kuwait

H.R.H. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King of Saudi Arabia

H.M. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

King of Bahrain

H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani

Prime Minister of Qatar

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumVice President and Prime Minister of the UAE

and Ruler of Dubai

H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al SaidSultan of Oman

H.R.H. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa

Prime Minister of Bahrain

THE ABLF SERIES IS DEDICATED TO THE

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince of Dubai

H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Emir of Qatar

H.E. Joko WidodoPresident of Indonesia

H.E. Pranab MukherjeePresident of India

H.E. Shri Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India

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Honourable D. M. JayaratnePrime Minister of Sri Lanka

H.E. Md. Abdul HamidPresident of Bangladesh

Li KeqiangPremier of the People’s Republic of China

Honourable Dato’ Sri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak

Prime Minister of Malaysia

H.E. Dr Tony Tan Keng YamPresident of Singapore

H.E. Lee Hsien LoongPrime Minister of Singapore

H.E. Thein SeinPresident of Myanmar

Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of China

H.E. Sheikh HasinaPrime Minister of Bangladesh

Mahinda RajapaksaPresident of Sri Lanka

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam ShahKing of Malaysia

VISIONARY LEADERS OF MODERN ASIA

H.M. King Bhumibol AdulyadejKing of Thailand

General Prayuth Chan-OchaPrime Minister of Thailand

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“They say the sky is the limit for ambitions. We say: the sky is only the beginning.”

H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of DubaiDECEMBER 13 –14ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI, UAE

THE ABLFLEADERSHIP WEEKEND 2014

Asia Rising – Sustainable Leadership and Development in the 21st Century

Under the theme:

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“They say the sky is the limit for ambitions. We say: the sky is only the beginning.”

H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE UAE

FOR ASIA'S MOST POWERFUL WEEKEND

The ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014 shines a spotlight on the

spectacular political, economic and intellectual assets of the East, by

honouring its leaders' passion for excellence and steadfast aspiration

for progress, as well as providing a dynamic platform from which they

can strive for a more united, assertive business Asia.

The upcoming, spectacular edition of this grand Asian get-together will

roll out as an exclusive, two-day, summit-style event.

Connect with us via email at [email protected] or

contact Ms Aditi Jajal at [email protected] or call her on

+971 4 447 5400; +971 5298 26986, to be part of this global event.

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DECEMBER 14, 2014THE ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUM

Under the theme: Asia Rising – Sustainable Leadership and Development in the 21st Century

The Asian Business Leadership Forum will act as a

strategic pedestal from which Asia’s most powerful

thought leaders and decision makers can deliberate

on current affairs themes such as sustainable

infrastructure, finance, economic development,

renewable and clean energy, health and education,

and soft power, among others.

DECEMBER 13, 2014 THE ABLF GRAND AWARDS CEREMONY

Spanning ten award categories, the ABLF Grand

Awards Ceremony will felicitate outstanding Asian

government dignitaries, industrialists, economists,

policymakers and young entrepreneurs, whose

success stories emulate their exemplary work

ethics and set new benchmarks for business

excellence globally.

DAY ONE

DAY TWO

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THE SPIRIT OF ASIA COMES TOGETHER IN

CELEBRATION, COLLABORATION, CONVERSATION...

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MAKE THIS EVENT WORK FOR YOUThis is an occasion to walk one of Asia’s most powerful red carpets, rub shoulders and network with top-notch

government authorities, business leaders, opinion leaders and decision makers, as well as participate in and hear,

first hand, keynotes, commentaries and conversations of global relevance.

But, it doesn’t stop there.

We invite you to associate with us, share perspectives and tell us who you would like to see at the ABLF in the years

to come and why. We welcome you to participate with us in our crusade of raising the intellectual capital of Asia

through a process of introspection, inspiration and initiative.

To join us at the ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014, email us at [email protected]

or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at [email protected] or call her on +971 4 447 5400; +971 5298 26986.

We look forward to connecting with you.

For more information, please visit:

www.ablfawards.com • www.ablfseries.com • www.iedea.com

Facebook.com/ABLFSeries @ABLFSeries YouTube.com/ABLFSeries

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DAY ONEDECEMBER 13, 2014

ABLFTo be part of this grand Asian get-together, write to us at [email protected] or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at [email protected] or call her on +971 4 447 5400 / +971 5 298 26986

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5:30pm Reception begins

6:00pm Red carpet arrivals and networking

7:00pm Royal Patrons, Royal Chief Guests and Guests of Honour enter the Royal Majlis

Ballroom doors open

7:15pm Guests are seated in the ballroom

Royal Patrons, Royal Chief Guestsand Guests of Honour enter the ballroom

The ABLF Awards host welcomes the Royal Patron, H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, and Ministers and VIP Guests of Honour

7:25pm Opening address by H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan to inaugurate the Grand Awards Ceremony

Guests stand for the UAE National Anthem

7:45pm Felicitations begin

The ABLF Woman of Power Award The ABLF Ambassador of Commerce Award The ABLF Rising Star Award The ABLF Business Courage Award The ABLF Trailblazer Award The ABLF Business Excellence Award The ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award The ABLF Global Asian Award

Special accolade to H.H. SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK 'UMM AL EMARAT'

The ABLF Sustainable Leadership Icon Award

8:30pm Closing ceremony

Gala Dinner commences

THE ABLF GRAND AWARDS CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER

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COME FACE TO FACE WITH ASIA'S FINEST

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CHITRA RAMKRISHNAManaging Director and CEO, National Stock Exchange, India

WINNERS OF THE ABLF AWARDS 2014

FAHD AL RASHEEDCEO and Managing Director, Emaar Economic City (EEC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MASHREQ BANK, UAERepresented by H.E. Abdul Aziz Al GhurairCEO and Director

DR NARESH TREHANChairman and Managing Director, Medanta – The Medicity, India

BADR JAFARManaging Director, Crescent Group, UAE

P.N.C. MENONFounder and Chairman Emeritus, Sobha Group of Companies ME

H.R.H. PRINCE SAUD BIN KHALID AL FAISAL Deputy Governor for Investment Affairs, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority; and, President, National Competitiveness Centre (NCC),KSA

VERONICA LUKITOCEO and Managing Director, Ancora Capital Management,Indonesia

SADRUDDIN HASHWANIChairman, Hashoo Group, Pakistan

H.E. MOHAMED THANI MURSHED GHANNAM AL RUMAITHIChairman, Abu Dhabi Chamber, UAE

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H.H. SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK‘Mother of the Nation’, UAE

THE ABLF SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP ICON

The ABLF Series proudly names H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General

Women's Union; Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation; and, Head of the

Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the ABLF Sustainable Leadership Icon 2014, in

recognition of her humanitarian work for pioneering the cultural and developmental quotient of

the region, and facilitating the empowerment of women, nationally, regionally and internationally.

The challenges we face in the field of sustainable development

require a global approach involving dialogue and co-operation

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DECEMBER 14, 2014

To be part of this global conversation, where the focus is business and commerce, but the narrative is sustainable development, leadership and innovation, write to us at [email protected] or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at [email protected] or call her on +971 4 447 5400 / +971 5 298 26986

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9:30am Ballroom doors open

10:00am Inauguration ceremony and opening address by H.H. Sheikh Nahayan

Mabarak Al-Nahayan

10:15am PANEL 1'Asia on the Global Fast Track' – Turning the Spotlight on Asia’s Economic Trajectory

11:00am PANEL 2The Business of Industry and Hard Infrastructure: The Key to Development and Economic Empowerment

11:45am PANEL 3Critical Infrastructure: Healthcare and Education

12:40pm PANEL 4Diplomacy and International Co-operation: Soft Power in Focus

1:15pm Lunch

2:00pm SPECIAL SEGMENTRaghav Bahl and William E. Heinecke in conversation with Zain Verjee

2:25pm PANEL 5Energy in Asia: Co-operation is Key

3:05pm SPECIAL SEGMENTH.E. P. Chidambaram in conversation with Zain Verjee

3:30pm PANEL 6Dubai: Creating Opportunities and Leveraging Potential for Asia

4:15pm Closing ceremony

4:30pm Media meets Photo opportunities Breakout meetings

THE ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUM

ZAIN VERJEEAnchor, journalist and

TV presenter

SANJAY MIRCHANDANISenior Vice President and General Manager

of the Asia Pacific and Japan, VMWARE

RICHARD DEANBroadcaster, journalist

and public speaker

HOSTS AND MODERATORS

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THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

LEADERSHIP FORUMS

FOSTERING FRIENDSHIPS

SUPPORTING CULTURAL EXCHANGE

SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION

REWARDING EXCELLENCE

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

ENERGY IN ASIA

ASIA ON THE GLOBAL FAST TRACK

NEW VISIONS FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION

LEVERAGING THE ASIAN POTENTIAL

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FOSTERING FRIENDSHIPS

ENERGY IN ASIA

THE ABLF 2014 PANELLISTS

H.E. MOHAMMAD ABDULLA AL GERGAWIMinister of Cabinet Affairs, UAE

HESHAM ABDULLA AL QASSIMVice Chairman, Emirates NBD, UAE

H.E. SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOURIMinister of Economy, UAE

H.E. P. CHIDAMBARAMFormer Union Minister of Finance and Former Home Minister, India

H.E. SUHAIL MOHAMMED AL MAZROUEIMinister of Energy, UAE

H.E. HELAL SAEED ALMARRIDirector General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), UAE

H.E. KAMAL NATHFormer Union Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs, India

H.E. REEM EBRAHIM AL HASHIMIMinister of State in the Cabinet, UAE


DR B.R. SHETTYCEO and Managing Director, NMC Group of Companies, UAE

YUSUFF ALI M.A.Managing Director,EMKE (Lulu) Group, UAE

MOHAMMAD NASR ABDEENCEO, United National Bank, UAE

GAUTAM ADANIChairman, Adani Group, India

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DR HATEM SAMMANChief Economist – Investment Affairs, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

CHITRA RAMKRISHNAManaging Director and CEO, National Stock Exchange, India

FAHD AL-RASHEEDCEO and Managing Director,Emaar Economic City (EEC), KSA

TAN SRI A.K. NATHANExecutive Chairman and Managing Director, Eversendai, Malaysia

DR NARESH TREHANChairman and Managing Director, Medanta – The Medicity, India

SIDDHARTH BALACHANDRANExecutive Chairman & CEO, Buimerc Corporation, UAE


SADRUDDIN HASHWANIChairman, Hashoo Group, Pakistan

H.E. ENG. HUSSAIN IBRAHIM AL HAMMADI Minister of Education, UAE

RANA KAPOORFounder, Managing Director and CEO, Yes Bank, India

DR R. SEETHARAMANGroup CEO, Doha Bank, Qatar

DAWOOD RAWATDirector and Chairman Emeritus Board of British American Investment, Mauritius


RAJIV K. LUTHRAFounder and Managing Partner, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, India

RAJIV SINGHExecutive Vice Chairman of the Board, DLF Limited, India

SHARIEF HABIB AL AWADHIDirector General, Fujairah Freezone, UAE

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GOWHER RIZVIAdvisor to the Prime Minister, Bangladesh

H.E. T.P. SEETHARAMIndian Ambassador to the UAE

SUHEL SETHManaging Partner, Counselage and Founder, Equus, India

RAGHAV BAHLFounder,Network 18, India

WILLIAM E. HEINECKEChairman and CEO, Minor International, Thailand

STEPHEN HUTTLERSenior Partner, Pillsbury Law, USA


PAUL GRIFFITHSCEO, Dubai Airports, UAE

TULSI TANTIFounder and Chairman, Suzlon Group, India

RATUL PURIChairman, Hindustan Powerprojects Pvt. Ltd, India

H.E. ABDUL RAHMAN MOHAMMED AL OWAISMinister of Health, UAE

H.E. DR TAYEB KAMALIVice Chancellor,Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

DR ANOOP KUMAR MITTALChairman and Managing Director, National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC), India

The abovementioned are the leaders we have, after great strategic thought, invited to the ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014, as there exists a synergy between each of them and our other esteemed guests. We have done all of the possible to ensure the presence of these dynamic men and women at the event, however, on account of their hectic schedules, some may send an

emissary to attend on their behalf. In the days that follow, we could receive further confirmations from VVIPs, who, by no means, are less important because they are not featured here.


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A CONFLUENCE OF ASIA'S INTELLECTUAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL MIGHT

DECEMBER 13-14 | ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI, UAE

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CAN YOU AFFORD TO MISS IT?

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“The President compliments the Asian Business Leadership Forum Series for highlighting the sectors of Energy , Infrastructure and Industry, which are critical for the future growth of Asia. The celebration of business success in Asia will encourage and motivate new-generation businesses, as well as consolidate the successes of older, more established ones.”

PRESIDENT H.E. PRANAB MUKHERJEE'S MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARIAT,RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN, NEW DELHI, INDIA

“I would like to commend the Asian Business Leadership Forum for organising this Asia-wide initiative. An Asia-wide platform has not been created for many years. The Asian Business Leadership Forum is a great platform to bring business leaders from across the region together.”

H.E. THAKSIN SHINAWATRAFORMER PRIME MINISTER, THAILAND

LEADERS SPEAKON THE ABLF

“The ABLF Series is a great initiative, because it brings together leaders from different sectors across Asia to engage with each other, inform each other and partner with each other. With Asia now emerging as the engine of global economic growth, it is important that Asian leaders integrate and participate in global growth more than ever before.”

H.E. KAMAL NATH

FORMER MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, INDIA

“The ABLF Awards gives credence where it is due, to the top leaders of current business affairs across Asia, and it gives me great pleasure to be associated with this event.”


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“I congratulate the Asian Business Leadership Forum for drawing attention to the importance of Industry, Infrastructure and Energy sectors to our economy and country. I am sure that the efforts of

the ABLF would result in new ideas on how to move forward in these areas.”

H.E. DR MANMOHAN SINGHFORMER PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

“It is a great pleasure to be here at the ABLF, because this is a forum where we can exchange information about innumerable business opportunities.”

H.E. DR MUHAMAD CHATIB BASRIFORMER MINISTER OF FINANCE, INDONESIA

“How do you promote economic and social development of a nation – any nation – without business intervention? The ABLF initiative makes this possible; it has procured a platform for people,

like us, to discuss, debate and decide on how to change the face of Asia.”

GAUTAM ADANICHAIRMAN, ADANI GROUP, INDIA

"I think it is important for us to explore new opportunities that will further bolster economic relationships within the Asian community. The Asian Business Leadership Forum provides a forum

for such dialogue and can become the Davos [World Economic Forum] of Asia.”

H.E. GITA WIRJAWANFORMER MINISTER OF TRADE, INDONESIA

“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 MAKTOUMPRESIDENT, DUBAI CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY; CHAIRMAN, DUBAI AIRPORTS; CHAIRMAN

AND CEO, EMIRATES AIRLINE AND GROUP; AND, CHAIRMAN, DUBAI WORLD, UAE

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THE ABLFTHROUGH THE YEARSA fruitful past, a promising future

2012ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT, ABU DHABI AND DIFC GATE, DUBAI

2013ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI

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Few Asia-focused business platforms enjoy the global reputation and

relevance that the ABLF Series is highly regarded for. Known for delivering

quality showcases year after year, the ABLF Series has attracted several key

Asian thought leaders, decision makers and business giants over the past

four years.

Join us at the upcoming edition of felicitating Asian business brilliance

and exemplary leadership, taking place on December 13 and 14, 2014, at

the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE.

2011TAJ PALACE HOTEL, NEW DELHI

2007EMIRATES PALACE HOTEL, ABU DHABI

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IEDEA is a leading West Asia-based, Dubai-headquartered business ideation company, which creates, owns and manages Asia-centric, Asia-focused and Asia-inspired event and publishing properties for the global market. Our mandate is to facilitate and showcase Asia, key Asian achievements and successful intra-Asia partnerships through specialty initiatives, such as high-profile publishing assignments, awards events, business forums, conclaves and PR junkets.

With more than 20 years of West Asia market experience and a portfolio of 500-plus successful initiatives, IEDEA primarily showcases the outstanding business potential of Asia's mega economies, and creates business platforms that seek to leverage the dynamic intra-Asia corridors of trade, business and commerce. IEDEA’s initiatives facilitate joint venture projects, mergers and acquisition deals, and big-ticket investments through powerful and custom-created networking opportunities.

IEDEA provides strategy and consultancy for high-profile, Asia-centric events and publishing initiatives, and owns and manages, on a turn-key basis, several IP portfolios, such as the Asian Business Leadership Forum™ and the Asian Business Awards Middle East™, among others. IEDEA also specialises in creating and delivering networking infrastructure facilitating the launch of new businesses, events and initiatives by securing funds, offering professional advisory services and creating bespoke PR solutions through its extensive corporate network.

At IEDEA, we are passionate about producing and publishing exclusive coffee table books and white papers that take inspiration from Asia-related subjects. India and the UAE: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship is the first in a series of limited-edition coffee table books and among upcoming releases is India and Oman: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship, Images of Success™.

IEDEA takes great pride in its associations and alliances, and believes that the moment belongs to those that invest in it wisely with spirit, vision and compassion.

Stay tuned to us, as we continue to ideate exciting ventures and properties in Asia, at www.iedea.com

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FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR’S DESK

Along with our excitement on the new, progressive developments in our home city Dubai, the phenomenal success of the ABLF Series 2013 and our brand revamp, which propels our identity forward from Indian Expressions to IEDEA, we look at the fourth edition of the ABLF Series evolving into a more powerful Asian interface.

From our inception in 2007, where we began to narrate the ‘Asia Rising’ story with the legendary India-UAE friendship as our pivot, we have strategically extended our constituencies within Asia, year on year.

Although it is a time to present the ABLF on a wider, more compelling canvas, we do not rest on past laurels. There is still work to be done, which is as exciting as it is important, and as significant as it is necessary. And, at IEDEA, the Team ABLF is preparing to deliver yet another flawless edition of this celebrated series in December 2014.

The ABLF Series has been fortunate to receive the attention and patronage of several world leaders that have expressly put their weight behind its premise; the reason being: due to our impeccable standards of excellence and delivery, the

ABLF Series has gained the trust and commitment of Asian leaders from the realms of industry, business, governance, infrastructure, energy, media and management.

This year, we have elaborated on the celebratory mandate of the ABLF that recognises Asian leadership and will be delivering on the theme of ‘Sustainable Leadership and Development in the 21st Century’ to build Asia's knowledge economy and facilitate effective regional social responsibility programmes.

I look forward to welcoming you to the ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014, its celebrations and global conversations.

Do feel free to email me directly at [email protected].

MALINI N. MENONFounder and Managing Director,

IEDEA, UAE

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