The awards, backed by CEO Middle East magazine, saw awards presented to 17 leaders of the Middle East's most dynamic, visionary and successful companies.
Presented at Dubai's Mina Salam Hotel, the awards were based on over 5,000 online votes from readers of CEO Middle East.
Mr. Saif Ahmed Belhasa "It is truly a proud day for me to be honored by such a prestigious group and to share the stage with the rest of these magnificent individuals, as I view this as a reward for the long years of dedication and hard work, which I have invested in the Saif Belhasa Group of Companies. I share this accolade with each and every one from the Saif Belhasa Group who has been instrumental in expanding our market, without whom this success would not have come as a reality. In the coming years, my aim is to expand and diversify the scope of the group's operations and provide our customers with the standard of quality, which the Saif Belhasa name has been known for." Saif Ahmed Belhasa, Chairman, Saif Belhasa Group of Companies."
"The CEO Middle East Awards have become an important forum to recognise the achievements, personalities and remarkable talents of the region's strong and fast-growing commercial community," said Walid Akawi, CEO of ITP, publisher of CEO Middle East.
"Each of tonight's winners has made a special contribution to the success of the region's leading companies."
In presenting Expansion award, compere Ramia Farrage said: "Just over six years ago, Saif Belhasa Group was formed under the leadership of Mr. Saif Ahmed Belhasa and has grown in various sectors such as driving, vehicle registration, advertising, real estate, building materials, fashion brands, health and hospitality.
The CEO Middle East Awards hosted Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Economy, as guest of honour.
In her address to the gathering of over 800 Middle East business leaders, Sheikha Lubna outlined the fast growth in the region, the consequent challenges and opportunities facing regional businesses and went on to congratulate the night's winners and acknowledge their role in building the region's economic opportunities.
Sponsored by Damac and the Tanmiyat Group, the awards were selected by an online voting process in which readers of CEO Middle East cast their votes for their peers.
A judging panel of regional business leaders and analysts to the final nominations then whittled these nominations down.
The complete list of winners were:
Visionary of the Year
CEO of Hydra Properties, Sulaiman Al Fahim
CEO of the year in the energy Sector
Vice Chairman of S.S. Lootah International, Yehya Lootah
CEO of the year in the investment sector
CEO of Global Investment House, Maha Al Ghunaim
Expansionist CEO of the year
Chairman of Saif Belhasa Group, Saif Belhasa
CEO of the year in Property Development
President of Tameer Group, Omar Ayesh
CEO of the year in the financial services sector
General Manager of ACM, Saber Daboussi
Young CEO of the Year
CEO of Lammtara Media, Mohammed Saeed Harib
Brand Leading CEO of the Year
CEO of Rivoli Group, Ramesh Prabhakar
CEO of the Year in the banking and finance sector
CEO of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Eirvin Knox
Innovator CEO of the Year
CEO of Oqyana, Wadad Al Suwayeh
Female CEO of the Year
CEO of Advantage Consultants, Safa Al Hashem
CEO of Quality
CEO of Art Heir, Roger Hobeika
Outstanding Performance in Business
Chairman of Al Qudra, Salah Al Shamsi
Corporate Social Responsibility: Three joint winners
Chairman of the Varkey Group, Sunny Varkey
CEO of Etisalat, Mohammed Khaflan Al Qamzi
CEO of Al Fajer Properties, Shahram Abdullah Zadeh
CEO lifetime achievement award
Chairman of Jumeirah Group, Gerald Lawless
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Mr. Saif Ahmed Belhasa wins the CEO Middle East Awards 2007 for the largest expansion in the region
- United Arab Emirates: Saturday, October 27 - 2007 at 14:00
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The inaugural CEO Middle East Awards on Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 recognised Mr. Saif Ahmed Belhasa, Chairman of Saif Belhasa Group, with the expansionist CEO of the year 2007 in the region.
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Saif Ahmed Belhasa, Chairman of Saif Belhasa Group of Companies (SBGC), one of Dubai's most successful establishments, started his prolific career after obtaining degree in Business Management from the Emirates University in 1988. With 18 years of diversified experience in the field of business and entrepreneurship, Saif Ahmed Belhasa embarked on a number of commercial ventures in the Middle East which lead to the birth of Saif Belhasa Group of Companies on October 13, 2001. The group comprises a total of 20 establishments catering to transportation, travel & tourism, retail, real estate, advertising, fashion, metal, steel and building materials.
Saif Ahmed Belhasa oversees the operation of the group from his office in Belhasa Driving Center, where he practices a highly organised business structure.
The group's rapid expansion can be attributed to Saif Ahmed Belhasa's distinct ability to build long term business relationships with suppliers and customers, which assisted in the development of the business interests of the member companies.
Saif Ahmed Belhasa has made Saif Belhasa, the name a unique asset representing leadership with trust and excellence through differentiated and high profile projects. With established roots in diversified businesses, Saif Ahmed Belhasa geared the group to become one of the most respected organisation in UAE.
One of the most prolific establishments of Saif Belhasa Group of Companies is the Belhasa Driving Center, a premier driving institute in the Middle East with a fleet of more than 650 cars, in addition to trucks, heavy vehicles and motorcycles. Other transportation and motoring arms under the group includes Wasel Vehicle Testing, Belhasa Advanced Motorist, Belhasa Bus Rental and Belhasa Car Rental services.
The range of diverse companies under the group is comprised of well-managed and stably grounded enterprises such as Belhasa Metal Industries, Belhasa Industrial Stones LLC, Belhasa Metal Kitchen, Belhasa Advertising, Belhasa Global Tourism and Travel, Saif Belhasa Real Estate, Belhasa Global Exchange, Saif Belhasa General Trading, Oriental Yoga Sanctuary and Manish Malhotra, a high-class fashion store that offers avant-garde garments and accessories.
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSaturday, October 27 - 2007 at 14:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Tue Oct 30 2007.
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