“The ABLF has a prominent history in the UAE, and we do our best to support it. IEDEA’s leadership platform is nothing short of exemplary and I look forward to working closely with it in the years to come”

“We are proud of the achievements of the ABLF and the leadership initiatives that IEDEA has launched, published and broadcasted over the past editions and 12 successful years. The diverse board of ABLF demonstrates the global prevalence of Asia as the power centre of global growth, with the mega economies of India, China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE playing major roles”

“It is an honour to have this Award from the ABLF. UAE is really vibrant in terms of economy and transformation which has inspired many countries in the world. For Indonesia, we definitely would like to see more on the trade and investment relations between the two countries and the ABLF provides a venue for such endeavours”

“The quality of discourse that IEDEA initiates through the ABLF has always been of the highest order. The thoughts of diverse people attending from different fields and from different countries are now catching the imagination of the world”

“The ABLF provides a great platform to encourage collaboration and enrich partnerships. It is my belief that positive work environments and transparency encourage creativity and innovation. And that technology is the ultimate vehicle to ensuring sustainable and safe systems and processes to facilitate change”

“I thank the ABLF for recognising the UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry’s efforts to build a true and long-term relationship with the Business Leaders Community. We need to enhance and empower public-private partnerships to be able to prosper and lead the region, and be an integral part of the world economy”

“The ABLF Awards is a spectacular get-together of high-profile leaders and government officials, and an engaging platform to exchange ideas and strengthen friendships”

“I really acknowledge the leadership values that the ABLF holds and the impact of what IEDEA does by hosting this global gathering in the UAE”

“I am delighted that India is being honoured as the Guest Nation at the 12th edition of the ABLF in the UAE. The legendary India-UAE friendship is a fine example of the power of positive and future-focused collaborative spirit between the two nations”

“The fact that India has been a guest nation at the ABLF reflects well on our growing relationship with the UAE. It is important for all the people in the world to come together and I am glad that ABLF is contributing to that effort in the world”

“The ABLF Awards is an excellent initiative to celebrate Asian achievements on an international scale”

“We are committed to the potential of Asia, investing the West Asian region and leveraging the India-UAE relationship, hence our endorsement for the ABLF initiative of IEDEA”

“I salute the ABLF’s ability to bring together nations and business leaders in a cooperative environment conducive to building long-term partnerships”

“I thank the ABLF for recognising the Aditya Birla Group’s contribution to the global economy. Through the course of this journey, we have seen an irreversible shift in the world’s economic centre of gravity to Asia. I am confident that the next decade will see the emergence of India as an economic superpower, and we hope to play our part in making that happen”

“I am extremely impressed with the ABLF. It is an excellent platform for promoting international cooperation among Middle East countries, and connecting closely other Asian nations including India and Japan”

“ABLF is a great occasion and a great motivator for achievers to progress in terms of leadership”

“The ABLF Awards is a remarkable platform, bringing together Asia’s finest leaders to the UAE, while enabling meaningful alliances that power the Asian economy. As President of ASSOCHAM, I look forward to placing India at the forefront for enhancing the valuable relationship with other Asian nations for overall economic growth and development”

“It is my honour to receive an ABLF Award from H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan and to be able to represent Sri Lanka at the ABLF on a global stage amongst other dignitaries. Through forums such as the ABLF, my resolve to empower the budding entrepreneurs of my country, create opportunities for the people's overall development and provide an infrastructure for economic growth further strengthens”

“I must congratulate IEDEA for organising the ABLF, a very sleekly-produced forum. The platform has brought together a group of world leaders who are doing and saying the right things on key issues which will power the future of the Asian economy”

“The ABLF is an important platform where we can have a group of people convene and discuss challenges, common values and further opportunities”

“I consider the ABLF platform to be a unique opportunity for launching many international and human initiatives that address different challenges both locally and internationally”

“The relationship between the UAE and Asia is historical. At the ABLF we all get together and see the different nationalities come together to celebrate their achievements and this makes us proud”

“Having an event such as the ABLF connects Asia with the West. Whether it is humanitarian or business, commerce or government, the ABLF plays a global role beyond business and commerce. ABLF is at the heart of what is happening between the East and the West. Congratulations to IEDEA for making every edition of the ABLF remarkable”