Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Sep 25: Praveen Shetty, chairman, Fortune Group of Hotels, received the award for the ‘Best Company of the year 2018 – Hospitality & Leisure at India–UAE Business Summit & Awards on Monday, September 24 at a glittering ceremony in Atlantis, The Palm – Dubai.
The award was presented by Suhail Mohammad Al Zarooni in presence of other dignitaries and celebrity guests.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Vipul, consulate general of India–Dubai, K C Tyagi, MP, chief general secretary and spokesperson, JD(U), Sirkikonda Madhusudhana Chary, speaker of Telangana Legislative Assembly, Sharad Tripathi, MP, Gajendra Chauhan, former chairman of FTII and bollywood actor, and Rajpal Yadav, Bollywood actor, besides several other successful business persons from UAE and India.
Hariom Tyagi, editor-in-chief at Observer Dawn, Magazine, also launched a special issue of the magazine highlighting the growing relations of Indian and UAE business community.
Praveen Shetty thanked the organizers of India-UAE Business Summit, Observer Dawn and Hot Entertainment and Media Pvt Ltd for bestowing him and his company with the honour.
He also acknowledged the efforts and vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the vice-president and prime minister of the UAE, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai for making Dubai a land of opportunities and giving the business community here a platform to grow and make new success stories.
Praveen Shetty said, “India is the first trading partner for the UAE. Now both countries are seeking to increase innovation and entrepreneurship in sectors of mutual interest. The UAE-India relationship has entered a vibrant growth phase with bilateral trade on track to exceed $100 billion by 2020. All thanks to the leadership of both countries. Including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces,"