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29 March 2024

Ahmed bin Sulayem named ‘Government Personality of the Year’

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Horwath Mak, a leading auditing and business advisory firm and member of Crowe Horwath International, recently honoured key government and business personalities at a networking event attended by over 500 executives from across different industries in UAE.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority (DMCC), was named ‘Government Personality of the Year’ for his vision in driving DMCC’s initiatives in a wide range of commodity sectors. He has initiated the Dubai Diamond Exchange, the only diamond exchange in the Arab World affiliated to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses. Also instituted the Dubai Tea Trading Centre, and introduced the flagship property development, Jumeirah Lake Towers, which represents the newest commodity hub in Dubai and consists of the DMCC’s headquarters.

Sudhir Goyel, Co-founder and Managing Director of Gulf Petrochem Group, was recognized as ‘Businessperson of the Year’ for his achievement in the overall growth of the industry with leadership skills related to Financials & Funding, Strategic Planning and International Business Relations and expansion of the company’s business in the Indian subcontinent.

The award for ‘Banker of the Year’ was presented to Rick Pudner, Group CEO – Emirates NBD for his extensive contribution to the UAE banking industry. Pudner is a Director of Emirates Fund Managers (Jersey) Limited, and a founder member of Visa CEMEA Advisory Forum. He is also a member of Visa International Senior Client Council, Chairman of Emirates NBD Asset Management and serves as a Director in the Board of Emirates Islamic Bank, Network International and Tanfeeth.

James Mathew, Managing Partner, Jafza Branch - Horwath Mak, was recognized for his leadership in driving the firm’s overall growth as well as serving as Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) UAE (Dubai) Chapter. He has also been nominated as a member of the Management Board of many multinational companies in India, Singapore and USA.

Dr. Khalid Maniar, Founder and Group Chairman of Horwath MAK, hailed the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, whose vision has hoisted Dubai on the world map -- from a pearl producing economy to the leading contender for World Expo 2020. His Highness established policies that have transformed the emirate into the region’s busiest and most flourishing trade hub.

Dr. Maniar further stated, such leadership vision has always inspired him to grow Horwath Mak, which is now among top four professional services firms in the UAE.