ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014 - Invitation Brochure

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

H.H. SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL-NAHAYAN MINISTER OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, UAE - SINCE 2007 -

DECEMBER 13-14, 2014 ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI, UAE

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The world’s economic centre of gravity is migrating away from the West, moving closer and closer to the East. Today, Asia is a force to be reckoned with and this extraordinary period of renaissance is gaining critical mass around the world.

Experience the growth story of this continental giant through its visionary leaders and their exceptional tales of governance and management that represent dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF

H.H. SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL-NAHAYAN MINISTER OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, UAE

With its mission to build an engaging and information-rich platform for the sectors of Industry, Infrastructure and Energy, the ABLF Series brings together Asia's finest business leaders to the magnificent emirate of Dubai.

THIS IS NOT JUST AN INVITATION THIS IS YOUR CALL TO PLAY A ROLE IN RECALIBR ATING THE DESTINY OF ASIA 3

H.H. Sheikh Khalifa H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum bin Zayed Al Nahyan Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Ruler of Dubai

H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Emir of Qatar

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai

H.M. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa King of Bahrain

H.R.H. Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Prime Minister of Bahrain

H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani Prime Minister of Qatar

THE ABLF SERIES IS DEDICATED TO THE

H.H. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Emir of Kuwait

H.E. Pranab Mukherjee President of India

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H.H. Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Prime Minister of Kuwait

H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said Sultan of Oman

H.E. Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India

H.R.H. King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud King of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Joko Widodo President of Indonesia

Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah King of Malaysia

Honourable Dato’ Sri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak Prime Minister of Malaysia

H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej King of Thailand

H.E. Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam President of Singapore

General Prayuth Chan-Ocha Prime Minister of Thailand

H.E. Lee Hsien Loong Prime Minister of Singapore

H.E. Thein Sein President of Myanmar

VISIONARY LEADERS OF MODERN ASIA

Xi Jinping President of the People’s Republic of China

Mahinda Rajapaksa President of Sri Lanka

Li Keqiang Premier of the People’s Republic of China

Honourable D. M. Jayaratne Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

H.E. Sheikh Hasina Prime Minister of Bangladesh

H.E. Md. Abdul Hamid President of Bangladesh

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THE ABLF

LE ADERSHIP WEEKEND 2014 DECEMBER 13 –14 ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI, UAE Under the theme:

Asia Rising – Sustainable Leadership and Development in the 21st Century

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“They say the sky is the limit for ambitions.

We say: the sky is only the beginning.”

H.H. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai

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ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE UAE

FOR ASIA'S MOST

POWERFUL WEEKEND The ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014 shines a spotlight on the spectacular political, economic and intellectual assets of the East, by honouring its leaders' passion for excellence and steadfast aspiration for progress, as well as providing a dynamic platform from which they can strive for a more united, assertive business Asia.

The upcoming, spectacular edition of this grand Asian get-together will roll out as an exclusive, two-day, summit-style event.

Connect with us via email at viphospitality@ablfseries.com or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at aditi@iedea.com or call her on +971 4 447 5400; +971 5298 26986, to be part of this global event.

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DAY ONE DECEMBER 13, 2014 THE ABLF GRAND AWARDS CEREMONY Spanning ten award categories, the ABLF Grand Awards Ceremony will felicitate outstanding Asian government dignitaries, industrialists, economists, policymakers and young entrepreneurs, whose success stories emulate their exemplary work ethics and set new benchmarks for business excellence globally.

DAY TWO DECEMBER 14, 2014 THE ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUM Under the theme: Asia Rising – Sustainable Leadership and Development in the 21st Century

The Asian Business Leadership Forum will act as a strategic pedestal from which Asia’s most powerful thought leaders and decision makers can deliberate on current affairs themes such as sustainable infrastructure, finance, economic development, renewable and clean energy, health and education, and soft power, among others.

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THE SPIRIT OF ASIA COMES TOGETHER IN

CELEBRATION, COLLABORATION, CONVERSATION...

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MAKE THIS EVENT WORK FOR YOU This is an occasion to walk one of Asia’s most powerful red carpets, rub shoulders and network with top-notch government authorities, business leaders, opinion leaders and decision makers, as well as participate in and hear, first hand, keynotes, commentaries and conversations of global relevance.

But, it doesn’t stop there.

We invite you to associate with us, share perspectives and tell us who you would like to see at the ABLF in the years to come and why. We welcome you to participate with us in our crusade of raising the intellectual capital of Asia through a process of introspection, inspiration and initiative.

To join us at the ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014, email us at viphospitality@ablfseries.com or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at aditi@iedea.com or call her on +971 4 447 5400; +971 5298 26986.

We look forward to connecting with you.

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DAY ONE DECEMBER 13, 2014

ABLF To be part of this grand Asian get-together, write to us at viphospitality@ablfseries.com or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at aditi@iedea.com or call her on +971 4 447 5400 / +971 5 298 26986

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THE ABLF GRAND AWARDS CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER

5:30pm

7:45pm

Reception begins

Felicitations begin

6:00pm

The ABLF Woman of Power Award

Red carpet arrivals and networking

The ABLF Ambassador of Commerce Award The ABLF Rising Star Award

7:00pm

The ABLF Business Courage Award

Royal Patrons, Royal Chief Guests and

The ABLF Trailblazer Award

Guests of Honour enter the Royal Majlis

The ABLF Business Excellence Award The ABLF Lifetime Achievement Award

Ballroom doors open

The ABLF Global Asian Award

7:15pm Guests are seated in the ballroom Royal Patrons, Royal Chief Guests

Special accolade to

H.H. SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK

'UMM AL EMARAT'

and Guests of Honour enter the ballroom The ABLF Sustainable Leadership Icon Award The ABLF Awards host welcomes the Royal Patron, H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan, and Ministers and VIP Guests of Honour

8:30pm Closing ceremony

7:25pm Opening address by H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak

Gala Dinner commences

Al-Nahayan to inaugurate the Grand Awards Ceremony Guests stand for the UAE National Anthem

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COME FACE TO FACE

ASIA'S FINEST

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WINNERS OF THE ABLF AWARDS 2014

MASHREQ BANK, UAE Represented by H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair CEO and Director

H.E. MOHAMED THANI MURSHED GHANNAM AL RUMAITHI Chairman, Abu Dhabi Chamber, UAE

DR NARESH TREHAN Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta – The Medicity, India

H.R.H. PRINCE SAUD BIN KHALID AL FAISAL Deputy Governor for Investment Affairs, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority; and, President, National Competitiveness Centre (NCC),KSA

BADR JAFAR Managing Director, Crescent Group, UAE

SADRUDDIN HASHWANI Chairman, Hashoo Group, Pakistan

CHITRA RAMKRISHNA Managing Director and CEO, National Stock Exchange, India

FAHD AL RASHEED CEO and Managing Director, Emaar Economic City (EEC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

P.N.C. MENON Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Sobha Group of Companies ME

VERONICA LUKITO CEO and Managing Director, Ancora Capital Management, Indonesia

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THE ABLF SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP ICON

H.H. SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK ‘Mother of the Nation’, UAE

The ABLF Series proudly names H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union; Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation; and, Head of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the ABLF Sustainable Leadership Icon 2014, in recognition of her humanitarian work for pioneering the cultural and developmental quotient of the region, and facilitating the empowerment of women, nationally, regionally and internationally.

require a global approach involving dialogue and co-operation

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The challenges we face in the field of sustainable development

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DECEMBER 14, 2014

ABLF To be part of this global conversation, where the focus is business and commerce, but the narrative is sustainable development, leadership and innovation, write to us at viphospitality@ablfseries.com or contact Ms Aditi Jajal at aditi@iedea.com or call her on +971 4 447 5400 / +971 5 298 26986

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THE ASIAN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FORUM HOSTS AND MODERATORS

ZAIN VERJEE

Anchor, journalist and TV presenter

9:30am

SANJAY MIRCHANDANI

Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Asia Pacific and Japan, VMWARE

Ballroom doors open

RICHARD DEAN Broadcaster, journalist and public speaker

1:15pm Lunch

10:00am Inauguration ceremony and opening address by H.H. Sheikh Nahayan

Mabarak Al-Nahayan

2:00pm

SPECIAL SEGMENT Raghav Bahl and William E. Heinecke in conversation with Zain Verjee

10:15am PANEL 1 'Asia on the Global Fast Track' – Turning the Spotlight on Asia’s Economic Trajectory

2:25pm

PANEL 5 Energy in Asia: Co-operation is Key

3:05pm

SPECIAL SEGMENT H.E. P. Chidambaram in conversation with Zain Verjee

3:30pm

PANEL 6 Dubai: Creating Opportunities and Leveraging Potential for Asia

4:15pm

Closing ceremony

4:30pm

Media meets Photo opportunities Breakout meetings

11:00am PANEL 2 The Business of Industry and Hard Infrastructure: The Key to Development and Economic Empowerment 11:45am PANEL 3 Critical Infrastructure: Healthcare and Education 12:40pm PANEL 4 Diplomacy and International Co‑operation: Soft Power in Focus

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SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE

ASIA ON THE GLOBAL FAST TRACK

REWARDING EXCELLENCE

THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY

NEW VISIONS FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION ENERGY IN ASIA

LEADERSHIP FORUMS

DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION

FOSTERING FRIENDSHIPS LEVERAGING THE ASIAN POTENTIAL

SUPPORTING CULTURAL EXCHANGE

CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

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COME FACE TO FACE WITH ASIA'S FINEST THE ABLF 2014 PANELLISTS H.E. MOHAMMAD ABDULLA AL GERGAWI

H.E. SUHAIL MOHAMMED AL MAZROUEI

H.E. HELAL SAEED ALMARRI

H.E. SULTAN BIN SAEED AL MANSOURI

Minister of Cabinet Affairs, UAE

Director General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), UAE

Minister of Energy, UAE

Minister of Economy, UAE

H.E. P. CHIDAMBARAM

H.E. KAMAL NATH

H.E. REEM EBRAHIM AL HASHIMI

HESHAM ABDULLA AL QASSIM

Minister of State in the Cabinet, UAE

Vice Chairman, Emirates NBD, UAE

YUSUFF ALI M.A.

DR B.R. SHETTY

GAUTAM ADANI

MOHAMMAD NASR ABDEEN

Former Union Minister of Finance and Former Home Minister, India

Managing Director, EMKE (Lulu) Group, UAE

Chairman, Adani Group, India

Former Union Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs, India

CEO and Managing Director, NMC Group of Companies, UAE

CEO, United National Bank, UAE

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COME FACE TO FACE WITH ASIA'S FINEST THE ABLF 2014 PANELLISTS

H.E. ENG. HUSSAIN IBRAHIM AL HAMMADI

RANA KAPOOR

Minister of Education, UAE

Founder, Managing Director and CEO, Yes Bank, India

FAHD AL-RASHEED

SADRUDDIN HASHWANI

DAWOOD RAWAT

SIDDHARTH BALACHANDRAN

CEO and Managing Director, Emaar Economic City (EEC), KSA

Director and Chairman Emeritus Board of British American Investment, Mauritius

DR R. SEETHARAMAN Group CEO, Doha Bank, Qatar

SHARIEF HABIB AL AWADHI

Executive Chairman & CEO, Buimerc Corporation, UAE

CHITRA RAMKRISHNA Managing Director and CEO, National Stock Exchange, India

DR HATEM SAMMAN

Director General, Fujairah Freezone, UAE

Chief Economist – Investment Affairs, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

TAN SRI A.K. NATHAN

DR NARESH TREHAN

RAJIV K. LUTHRA

RAJIV SINGH

Executive Chairman and Managing Director, Eversendai, Malaysia

Founder and Managing Partner, Luthra & Luthra Law Offices, India

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Chairman, Hashoo Group, Pakistan

Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta – The Medicity, India

Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, DLF Limited, India

COME FACE TO FACE WITH ASIA'S FINEST THE ABLF 2014 PANELLISTS H.E. ABDUL RAHMAN MOHAMMED AL OWAIS Minister of Health, UAE

GOWHER RIZVI

Advisor to the Prime Minister, Bangladesh

H.E. T.P. SEETHARAM

RATUL PURI

Chairman, Hindustan Powerprojects Pvt. Ltd, India

SUHEL SETH

Managing Partner, Counselage and Founder, Equus, India

DR ANOOP KUMAR MITTAL

Indian Ambassador to the UAE

Chairman and Managing Director, National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC), India

RAGHAV BAHL

H.E. DR TAYEB KAMALI

WILLIAM E. HEINECKE

STEPHEN HUTTLER

TULSI TANTI

PAUL GRIFFITHS

Founder, Network 18, India

Chairman and CEO, Minor International, Thailand

Founder and Chairman, Suzlon Group, India

Vice Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE

Senior Partner, Pillsbury Law, USA

CEO, Dubai Airports, UAE

The abovementioned are the leaders we have, after great strategic thought, invited to the ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014, as there exists a synergy between each of them and our other esteemed guests. We have done all of the possible to ensure the presence of these dynamic men and women at the event, however, on account of their hectic schedules, some may send an emissary to attend on their behalf. In the days that follow, we could receive further confirmations from VVIPs, who, by no means, are less important because they are not featured here.

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DECEMBER 13-14 | ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI, UAE

A CONFLUENCE OF ASIA'S INTELLECTUAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL MIGHT

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LEADERS SPEAK

ON THE ABLF “The President compliments the Asian Business Leadership Forum Series for highlighting the sectors of Energy , Infrastructure and Industry, which are critical for the future growth of Asia. The celebration of business success in Asia will encourage and motivate new-generation businesses, as well as consolidate the successes of older, more established ones.”

PRESIDENT H.E. PRANAB MUKHERJEE'S MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARIAT, RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN, NEW DELHI, INDIA

“The ABLF Awards gives credence where it is due, to the top leaders of current business affairs across Asia, and it gives me great pleasure to be associated with this event.”

H.H. SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL-NAHAYAN MINISTER OF CULTURE, YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, UAE

“I would like to commend the Asian Business Leadership Forum for organising this Asia-wide initiative. An Asia-wide platform has not been created for many years. The Asian Business Leadership Forum is a great platform to bring business leaders from across the region together.”

H.E. THAKSIN SHINAWATRA FORMER PRIME MINISTER, THAILAND

“The ABLF Series is a great initiative, because it brings together leaders from different sectors across Asia to engage with each other, inform each other and partner with each other. With Asia now emerging as the engine of global economic growth, it is important that Asian leaders integrate and participate in global growth more than ever before.”

H.E. KAMAL NATH FORMER MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, INDIA

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“I congratulate the Asian Business Leadership Forum for drawing attention to the importance of Industry, Infrastructure and Energy sectors to our economy and country. I am sure that the efforts of the ABLF would result in new ideas on how to move forward in these areas.”

H.E. DR MANMOHAN SINGH FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA

“I support the Asian Business Leadership Forum Awards’ effort and initiative to celebrate the achievements of Asia in a common forum and its mandate of strong leadership commitments to excellence, sustainability and development.”

H.H. SHEIKH AHMED BIN SAEED AL MAKTOUM PRESIDENT, DUBAI CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY; CHAIRMAN, DUBAI AIRPORTS; CHAIRMAN AND CEO, EMIRATES AIRLINE AND GROUP; AND, CHAIRMAN, DUBAI WORLD, UAE

"I think it is important for us to explore new opportunities that will further bolster economic relationships within the Asian community. The Asian Business Leadership Forum provides a forum for such dialogue and can become the Davos [World Economic Forum] of Asia.”

H.E. GITA WIRJAWAN FORMER MINISTER OF TRADE, INDONESIA

“It is a great pleasure to be here at the ABLF, because this is a forum where we can exchange information about innumerable business opportunities.”

H.E. DR MUHAMAD CHATIB BASRI FORMER MINISTER OF FINANCE, INDONESIA

“How do you promote economic and social development of a nation – any nation – without business intervention? The ABLF initiative makes this possible; it has procured a platform for people, like us, to discuss, debate and decide on how to change the face of Asia.”

GAUTAM ADANI CHAIRMAN, ADANI GROUP, INDIA

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ARMANI HOTEL, BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI

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THE ABLF THROUGH THE YEARS A fruitful past, a promising future

28 ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT, ABU DHABI AND DIFC GATE, DUBAI

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TAJ PALACE HOTEL, NEW DELHI

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Few Asia-focused business platforms enjoy the global reputation and relevance that the ABLF Series is highly regarded for. Known for delivering quality showcases year after year, the ABLF Series has attracted several key Asian thought leaders, decision makers and business giants over the past four years.

Join us at the upcoming edition of felicitating Asian business brilliance and exemplary leadership, taking place on December 13 and 14, 2014, at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, UAE.

EMIRATES PALACE HOTEL, ABU DHABI

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IEDEA is a leading West Asia-based, Dubai-headquartered business ideation company, which creates, owns and manages Asia-centric, Asia-focused and Asia-inspired event and publishing properties for the global market. Our mandate is to facilitate and showcase Asia, key Asian achievements and successful intra-Asia partnerships through specialty initiatives, such as high-profile publishing assignments, awards events, business forums, conclaves and PR junkets.

With more than 20 years of West Asia market experience and a portfolio of 500-plus successful initiatives, IEDEA primarily showcases the outstanding business potential of Asia's mega economies, and creates business platforms that seek to leverage the dynamic intra-Asia corridors of trade, business and commerce.

IEDEA’s initiatives facilitate joint venture projects, mergers and acquisition deals, and big-ticket investments through powerful and custom-created networking opportunities.

IEDEA provides strategy and consultancy for high-profile, Asia-centric events and publishing initiatives, and owns and manages, on a turn-key basis, several IP portfolios, such as the Asian Business Leadership Forum™ and the Asian Business Awards Middle East™, among others. IEDEA also specialises in creating and delivering networking infrastructure facilitating the launch of new businesses, events and initiatives by securing funds, offering professional advisory services and creating bespoke PR solutions through its extensive corporate network.

At IEDEA, we are passionate about producing and publishing exclusive coffee table books and white papers that take inspiration from Asia-related subjects. India and the UAE: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship is the first in a series of limited-edition coffee table books and among upcoming releases is India and Oman: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship, Images of Success™.

IEDEA takes great pride in its associations and alliances, and believes that the moment belongs to those that invest in it wisely with spirit, vision and compassion.

Stay tuned to us, as we continue to ideate exciting ventures and properties in Asia, at www.iedea.com

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FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR’S DESK

Along with our excitement on the new, progressive developments in our home city Dubai, the phenomenal success of the ABLF Series 2013 and our brand revamp, which propels our identity forward from Indian Expressions to IEDEA, we look at the fourth edition of the ABLF Series evolving into a more powerful Asian interface.

From our inception in 2007, where we began to narrate the ‘Asia Rising’ story with the legendary India-UAE friendship as our pivot, we have strategically extended our constituencies within Asia, year on year.

Although it is a time to present the ABLF on a wider, more compelling canvas, we do not rest on past laurels. There is still work to be done, which is as exciting as it is important, and as significant as it is necessary. And, at IEDEA, the Team ABLF is preparing to deliver yet another flawless edition of this celebrated series in December 2014.

The ABLF Series has been fortunate to receive the attention and patronage of several world leaders that have expressly put their weight behind its premise; the reason being: due to our impeccable standards of excellence and delivery, the

ABLF Series has gained the trust and commitment of Asian leaders from the realms of industry, business, governance, infrastructure, energy, media and management.

This year, we have elaborated on the celebratory mandate of the ABLF that recognises Asian leadership and will be delivering on the theme of ‘Sustainable Leadership and Development in the 21st Century’ to build Asia's knowledge economy and facilitate effective regional social responsibility programmes.

I look forward to welcoming you to the ABLF Leadership Weekend 2014, its celebrations and global conversations.

Do feel free to email me directly at MDOffice@iedea.com.

MALINI N. MENON Founder and Managing Director, IEDEA, UAE

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