UAE announced Entrepreneur of the Year

Published April 11th, 2012 - 08:28 GMT
This award is considered as one of the most high-profile business awards
This award is considered as one of the most high-profile business awards

One of the year's most high-profile business awards has been bestowed upon His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

The prestigious Ernst '&' Young's UAE Entrepreneur of the Year award is one of the most awaited events in the country's business almanac.

This year Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum has been chosen for his exemplary achievements as Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Authority, Chairman of the Emirates Airlines Group and Chairman, Dubai Airports.

"We are proud to present this award to Sheikh Ahmed, who has been at the forefront of Dubai's remarkable economic development," Ashraf Abu-Sharkh, partner and leader, Ernst '&' Young, Entrepreneur Of The Year said. "The phenomenal growth of Dubai's aviation industry under his leadership is testimony to Sheikh Ahmed's grand vision and foresight. We believe that the success story of The Emirates Group is one of the best examples of entrepreneurship in the world," Ashraf added.

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