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Shaikh Mohammed launch Forbes Middle East English magazine

DUBAI - Under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Arab Publisher House has announced the launch of the premiere edition of the Forbes Middle East English magazine, featuring the Forbes Middle East ranking of the ‘Top 50 Companies in the UAE 2011.’

To celebrate this launch and the achievements of the UAE’s leading companies, an exclusive event will be held in Dubai on 28 February. The event will be attended by elite CEOs and key influential figures from the UAE’s public and private sectors who will honor those outstanding companies occupying the top spots on this coveted Forbes list.

According to Ahmad Abdulla Al Shaikh, Managing Director of Dubai Media Inc., ‘It is Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision to support the media community and to value the constructive role that it plays in strengthening channels of communication on a number of levels. The Government of Dubai intends to support all initiatives which will help raise the social, cultural and economic standards of Arab communities. In this regard, Dubai is a significant media and intellectual centre.’

Al Shaikh added: ‘With regards to honoring the top companies in the UAE, we are joining Forbes Middle East in this event and prestigious ceremony as we expect it to have a resounding and significant impact. We will be acknowledging the hard work undertaken by the country’s leading companies throughout the past year as they strive to achieve excellence and assist in the development of this beloved country.’

Dr. Nasser Al Tayyar, President of Arab Publisher House, praised the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum for this important media event. He also valued the efforts of the Government of Dubai and its wise vision which has helped make Dubai a leading example of positive growth and development in the media industry, attracting investments from within the region as well as the wider international community.

Regarding the success of the Arabic version of the Forbes Middle East magazine, Dr. Al Tayyar states, ‘Despite a highly competitive media environment, readership has continually increased, and the magazine’s stories and rankings attract great interest from entrepreneurs and business professionals from across the MENA region. Now, we are introducing the English version, which will continue the vision of Forbes Middle East, publishing the inspirational success stories of Arab and foreign business professionals in the region, and serving as a guide for those searching for new investments in the MENA region.’

Dr. Nasser thanked all those who contributed in the preparation of this ceremony, especially the official sponsors (Mashreq, Porsche Centre Dubai and Drake & Scull International) for their support to this important and elite event, which will be an annual forum for companies and decision makers.

Forbes Middle East believes in the vital role that media can play in supporting the region’s business communities, and is seizing this opportunity to celebrate the economic success and achievements of the UAE and wider region in the face of the global economic and political challenges of 2011.

Arab Publisher House was formed by several investors in Saudi Arabia, with the central aim of attracting world-class international magazines to the region, including a number of Forbes publications, providing a wide range of options for the Arabic – and now English – reader.