The prestigious Icons of the UAE Awards & TV Show is an exclusive initiative by NKN Media, in media partnership with the India Today Group. The event celebrates the exceptional success stories and remarkable achievements of leading businesspeople across diverse sectors in the UAE.
The awards event and TV show honour 15 visionary business icons in the UAE, exploring their inspiring journeys to success. It serves as a premier platform that spotlights their remarkable stories and extraordinary contributions to the UAE’s business landscape.
A Platform For
Remarkable Business Journeys
The Next Chapter
SEASON FOUR
Mark of Excellence
Inspired by the falcon, the UAE’s national symbol of strength and courage, the Icons of UAE Award epitomizes resilience and excellence, representing trailblazers soaring to new heights.
Expertly crafted atop a solid base, the award signifies the robust foundations of leadership upon which these remarkable journeys are built. With its full gold finish and crystal accents, it reflects the brilliance of their achievements.
This award serves as a timeless reminder of their legacy, celebrating their achievements and embodying the invincible spirit of the falcon as they continue to rise to greater heights of success.
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Dhiraj Jain & Mamata Jain
CEO / Managing Partner
1XL Infra & Real Estate Development
Tauseef Khan
Chairman
Dugasta Properties
Kafeel Ahmed
Founder & CEO
Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes
Ankur Aggarwal
Founder & Chairman
BNW Developments
Rakesh Mirchandani & Sanjay Dhawan
Co-Founders & Managing Partners
RRS International Development
Pavan Sharma
Founder & CEO
First Response Healthcare
Vishal Tinani
Founder
V Legal
Dr. Sanjay Paithankar
Founder & Executive Board Member
Right Health Group
Maqsood Muhammed
Founder & Chairman
AFM Properties
The Recognition Experience
Discover the programme outlined for Season 4. The final scope and participation terms are confirmed with shortlisted nominees.
01 / The Interview
Your journey,
in your words.
A professionally produced leadership interview exploring the milestones, decisions and experiences behind your success.
02 / The Stage
A moment
of recognition.
An awards ceremony and gala setting designed to celebrate business leadership and the people behind exceptional achievements.
03 / The Story
Content with
a life beyond.
Interview edits, short-form highlights and editorial content, with usage rights defined in the agreed participation package.
04 / The Connections
Conversations
that matter.
An opportunity to meet fellow business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders within a curated event environment.
Nomination alone does not guarantee an award, broadcast, publication or participation.
Who Should Nominate
We invite nominations from established Indian business leaders based in the UAE who can demonstrate leadership, achievement and a meaningful professional journey.
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Founders & Entrepreneurs
Leaders who have built and scaled businesses through vision, persistence and sound decisions.
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CEOs & Business Owners
Decision-makers leading organisations forward and developing the teams behind their success.
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Industry Innovators
Business leaders introducing new ideas or making a measurable contribution to their sector.
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Leaders Creating Impact
People contributing to jobs, communities, sustainability or economic development in the UAE.
Leadership and demonstrated contribution guide the review. A job title or social following alone does not establish eligibility.
The Season 4 Experience
A premium event setting, meaningful conversations and a shared celebration of achievement. An occasion to reflect on how far you have come—and the story still ahead.
Season 4 : Date & Venue
30 October 2026
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa,
The Palm, Dubai
A stage for your next chapter.
Media Publications
Explore the platform’s publication archive and the editorial formats outlined for Season 4.
Previous Editions
In the media.
View the publication artwork featured on the existing Icons of the UAE website.
Programme Feature
A feature of 30mins episode on India Today TV and Aaj Tak.
Proposed Annual Edition
A prestigious annual publication showcasing distinguished business journeys, remarkable achievements, and inspiring success stories.
Past coverage is evidence of previous editions. Coverage for Season 4 is subject to the confirmed programme and agreed participation terms.
How It Works
01
Nominate
Share the leader’s company, professional role and a public business profile.
02
Review
The team reviews business credentials, eligibility and the relevance of the leadership journey.
03
Discuss
Shortlisted nominees are contacted to discuss their story and the applicable participation package.
04
Confirm
Final programme details, deliverables and terms are shared before a participation commitment.
Clear expectations.
Informed participation.
Selected participation involves a commercial package. The team will explain the scope, fees and applicable terms during the shortlist discussion. Submitting a nomination is not confirmation of participation or an award.
You may request package details before deciding. Sponsorship packages are separate from individual nominee participation.
Established Indian founders, entrepreneurs, executives and business leaders based in the UAE may nominate themselves. You can also refer a suitable leader using the “Someone else” option. Final eligibility is subject to review.
No. Every nomination is reviewed. Submission does not guarantee shortlisting, an award, participation, television broadcast or publication.
Your name, contact details, company, professional role, UAE location and a company website or LinkedIn profile. You may add a short achievement summary. A profile attachment is not required to begin.
Yes. Select “Someone else” and provide your own contact details, the nominee’s name, company, role and public professional profile. Explain how you know them. The referral flow does not ask you to provide their private contact details.
The Season 4 programme outlines an awards event, professional leadership interviews, a planned episode series and associated content and publication features. The final package confirms the applicable deliverables, broadcast arrangements, usage rights and fees.
The proposed date is 30 October 2026 at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai. These details remain subject to final confirmation.
Your nomination enters the review process, and suitable nominees are contacted for further discussion.
Icons Of The UAE · Season 4
Share your story or nominate a business leader whose achievements deserve consideration.
