The premiere edition of Forbes Middle East English magazine will feature the Forbes Middle East ranking of the ‘Top 50 Companies in the UAE 2011.’ To celebrate this launch and the achievements of the UAE’s leading companies, an exclusive event will be held in Dubai on 28 February. The event will be attended by elite CEOs and key influential figures from the UAE’s public and private sectors who will honor those outstanding companies occupying the top spots on this coveted Forbes list.
According to Ahmad Abdulla Al Shaikh, Managing Director of Dubai Media Inc., “It is Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision to support the media community and to value the constructive role that it plays in strengthening channels of communication on a number of levels. The Government of Dubai intends to support all initiatives which will help raise the social, cultural and economic standards of Arab communities. In this regard, Dubai is a significant media and intellectual center.” Al Shaikh added: “With regards to honoring the top companies in the UAE, we are joining Forbes Middle East in this event and prestigious ceremony as we expect it to have a resounding and significant impact. We will be acknowledging the hard work undertaken by the country’s leading companies throughout the past year as they strive to achieve excellence and assist in the development of this beloved country.”
Forbes Middle East believes in the vital role that media can play in supporting the region’s business communities, and is seizing this opportunity to celebrate the economic success and achievements of the UAE and wider region in the face of the global economic and political challenges of 2011.
