FORBES MIDDLE EAST revealed two rankings unveiling the region’s most successful Indian heads: The Top 100 Indian Entrepreneurs and the Top 50 Indians in Executive Management in both multinationals and Arab companies. Dr. Trilok Sharma, Managing Director- Sendian Group, Doha-Qatar is one of the top 50 Indian Executive Management. Dr. Sharma has been appearing in this list for the third consecutive time. He was also listed in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Some of the leaders inherited family businesses that have been operating in the region for decades, with 10 running businesses that are over 50 years old. Over 90% of the entrepreneurs have their base in the U.A.E., with their operations spread across the entire region. These tycoons have businesses spanning 24 different industries.
FORBES MIDDLE EAST held an exclusive award ceremony on 3rd May 2016 to celebrate these Indian trailblazers. The 4th Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World 2016 event was held in Dubai and attended by around 300 prominent individuals. His Excellency T.P. Seetharam, Ambassador of India to the UAE also graced the occasion as guest of honor.
H.E. Mr. T.P. Seetharam, Indian Ambassador to the UAE said, “The contribution of Indian businesspeople in the region is well known and acknowledged to be very significant and this is expected to grow in years to come. I would like to congratulate everyone and I am grateful to Forbes Middle East for inviting me to this event for the third consecutive year.”