Mr. Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor receives a medal for Man of the Year Award on behalf of UAE

This undeniably distinguished medal chosen to mark the occasion further enhances the honor for which Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor was chosen.

Mr. Al Habtoor is only one of less than 50 illustrious individuals worldwide chosen by the American Biographical Institute to be honored for his sterling achievements and highly notable contributions to the significant improvement and substantive enhancement of the humanitarian cause; a true inspiration for his local constituencies, as well as the global community.

Mr. Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor, though genuinely humbled by this great honor, is truly proud to be counted among his countrymen as a person of influence and an important role model for others.

Mr. Al Habtoor, the Chairman of Al Habtoor Group of Companies, is a prominent and highly respected citizen of the United Arab Emirates with extensive influence throughout the local, regional and international business communities.

Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor has likewise been honored on several occasions by the American Biographical Institute over the past years.

In April 2004, he accepted an invitation from the A.B.I as Grand Ambassador of Eminence, due to his already numerous accomplishments in his profession, at the time and for his substantial contribution to his country; the UAE.

The American Biographical Institute has as well included Mr. Al Habtoor in its prestigious volume 'Leading Intellectuals of the World' where he joins an elite group of men and women dedicated to the improvement of society through their deep understanding and unwavering commitment to humanity.

In 2006, the A.B.I. named Mr. Khalaf Al Habtoor as Genius Laureate of the United Arab Emirates for distinguished progression and mastery in the field of Accomplished Leadership as recorded in the "500 greatest geniuses of the 21st century."

In October 2007, again the American Biographical Institute awarded Mr. Al Habtoor with Gold Laurels for his numerous triumphant deeds of excellent achievements in the field of Accomplished Leadership.

The A.B.I. is one of the world's leading biographical reference publishers and authorities on global contemporary achievement. Founded in 1967, the Institute has published the biographies of outstanding men and women, the world over, in more than 150 separate reference volumes.

In a period spanning more than four decades, the American Biographical Institute has researched and compiled the profiles of the world's highly influential and notably important. The Institute proudly acknowledges the achievements of these individuals through their inclusion in detailed publications and exclusive Award Programs.

Upon the occasion of his nomination, Mr. Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor had this to say, "I am honored to be nominated by the American Biographical Institute to receive a medal for Man of the Year on behalf of my Country, the United Arab Emirates. This medal symbolizes the Institute's sincerity in their goal to recognize superb achievements that inspire and encourage others to likewise dream and do honorably for the progress of humanity and for our global community."