Icons of the UAE returned for its second season, honouring 18 visionary Indian entrepreneurs whose contributions have significantly impacted the UAE’s business landscape.
The prestigious award ceremony took place on 27 September 2024, at the iconic Taj Exotica, The Palm, Dubai, with Sachin Pilot, an Indian politician, serving as the guest of honour.
Abdul Majid Khan, CEO & Managing Director of NKN Media, said, “Icons of the UAE celebrates not just business success but also the individuals whose vision and dedication have positively influenced industries and communities in the UAE. This year’s edition builds on last year’s momentum, and we are excited to highlight the remarkable achievements of these leaders.”
The event also featured prominent anchors from India Today, including Sweta Singh, Anjana Om Kashyap, and Nabila Jamal.
The distinguished awardees included:
- Anis Sajan – Vice Chairman, Danube Group
- Ankur Aggarwal – Founder & Chairman, BNW Developments
- Rajesh R. Agarwala – CEO, RKG Group
- Tauseef Khan – Founder & Chairman, Dugasta Properties
- Ayoosh Nakkra – Founder & Chairman, ARC SHIP Group
- CA Vinod Joshi – Managing Partner, JHS PrimeGlobal
- Dev Shetty – Founder & CEO, Gaston International
- Tanvi Garg – Founder & Managing Director, Convention 360
- Harmeek Singh – Founder & Chairman, Plan B Group
- Sunil Kumar – CEO, DataFlow Group
- Kafeel Ahamed – Founder & Chairman, Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes
- Vishal Tinani – Head of Corporate Law & Compliance, Mohamed Eid Al Suwaidi Advocates & Legal Consultants
- Keyur Shah – Partner, SVS Global DMCC
- Maqsood Muhammed – Founder & Chairman, AFM Real Estate Developments LLC
- Rassal Ahmed – Founder & CEO, RAG – Group of Companies
- Shahnawaz Azaz Khan – Founder & CEO, FIT24 & BlockFit Network Code Drive for Technologies Est.
- Srinivas Goud Rachakonda – Founder & CEO, MENSA Investments Corporation (DIFC) Ltd
- Priyank Shah – CEO, Buildcaps Real Estate LLC
The evening also marked NKN Media’s fourth anniversary in Dubai, celebrating a milestone in the company’s journey of growth and success in the region.
Starting this October, viewers can experience the brilliant narratives of these iconic figures through 30-minute episodes airing on India Today and Aaj Tak.
