- In Association with
- Under the Patronage of
H.H. Sheikh Nahayan
Mabarak Al NahayanCABINET MEMBER & MINISTER OF TOLERANCE AND COEXISTENCE, UAE
About Us
Overview
The Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) is Asia’s leading platform for strategic dialogue and leadership engagement across policy, enterprise, and innovation. Based in the UAE, the ABLF fosters trusted networks, curates cross-sector collaboration, and drives agenda-setting conversations that shape Asia’s future in a multipolar world.
With sovereign patronage and a track record spanning two decades, the Forum operates at the convergence of influence and action, translating thought leadership into institutional partnerships and long-term impact. Through high-impact programmes, immersive gatherings, and insight-driven publications, the ABLF supports regional integration, economic resilience, and future-ready governance.
Grounded in the principles of inclusive development, the ABLF integrates economic foresight with soft power strategy, humanitarian engagement, tolerance, and diplomacy. It champions a model of leadership that is agile and empathetic, advancing policies and partnerships that prioritise equity, social cohesion, and sustainable growth, and promoting a leadership ethos defined by purpose, compassion, and long-view impact.
Mission
To accelerate Asia's leadership in the global economy by fostering strategic dialogue and catalyzing cross-sector collaboration that transforms regional potential into shared prosperity.
Vision
An Asia united by transformative leadership and progressive narratives that drive economic prosperity, social advancement, and humanitarian progress toward a more equitable region for all.
LEADERSHIP
THE ABLF PATRON
H.H. SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL NAHAYAN
CABINET MEMBER AND MINISTER OF TOLERANCE AND COEXISTENCE, UAE
ABLF is guided by a visionary leader whose commitment to tolerance, dialogue, and global cooperation exemplifies the values that drive Asia's transformation.
LEADERSHIP
THE UAE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY
H.E. ABDULLA BIN TOUQ AL MARRI
MINISTER OF ECONOMY, UAE
The ABLF entered into an official partnership with the UAE Ministry of Economy in 2016. With this powerful association, the platform firmly aligns with the nation’s mandate to excel as the global business hub and prime investment destination.
LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT, ABLF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MALINI N. MENON
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, IEDEA
Ms. Malini is the President of the ABLF, IEDEA’s flagship leadership platform established in 2005. In response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic that has gravely impacted the MICE industry, Menon has introduced and launched SMART IEDEA, a leading-edge virtual events solution platform in the region.