BNC Publishing Director Mr. Wissam Younane
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n the occasion of the first annual panArab Enterprise Agility Awards, BNC Publishing, as part of the Entrepreneur MENA franchise, awarded businesses across multiple categories on November 4th, 2014 at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The relevant Enterprise Agility Achievers have established themselves as clear industry innovators who have made significant contributions to the Middle East business arena, and set the benchmark for corporations operating across the region. A total of 19 awards were presented, with all of the winners having set themselves apart from their peers in the region by showcasing a commitment to excellence and thereby raising the bar of their respective industries. With the “Green Sheikh” H.H. Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi as the chief guest for the evening’s proceedings, the ceremony began with a welcome address by Mr. Ziad Makhzoumi, Fakih IVF Group CEO. On behalf of Entrepreneur Middle East, Mr. Wissam Younane, Director of BNC Publishing, addressed
the assembly, lauding the entrepreneurial spirit of the business leaders present: “Every entrepreneur envisions the pinnacle of industry achievement. Every CEO, you the CEOs in attendance here tonight, see your respective companies setting a fresh sector level of business acumen. Well you have, and we at Entrepreneur MENA applaud you, and we will continue to shed light on the commercial dexterity that you have applied to make your specific industries stand up and take notice and yes, emulate your exceptional work. Through Entrepreneur MENA’s mediums, print, web and social media, we act as the vehicle to convey these bold business tactics to the right audienceentrepreneurs and individuals across all levels of industry, so that they too can feel the rush of commercial victory.” In closing, Younane discussed his own experiences as a “fresh out of the gate entrepreneur”, commended the Agility Achievers for setting an example for MENA’s business community, and thanked BNC Publishing commercial partners for their continuous support.
The 2014 Enterprise Agility Achievers with the “Green Sheikh” H.H. Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi
DECEMBER 2014
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