B. M. Ashraf wins Indian Innovator Award–Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 for ‘Industrial Innovation’
Dubai : Mr. B. M. Ashraf, Founder and Managing Director of Mohiudeen Wood Works Co. LLC - the oldest sawmilling company and the largest importer of round logs and sawn timber in the Middle East – was presented with the ‘Industrial Innovation’ award at the 2018 edition of the Indian Innovator Awards – Entrepreneur of the Year, held on 26th November 2018 at the Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels and Resorts in Dubai.
The BNC Publishing, a part of the Entrepreneur MENA franchise, presented the award. Vipul, the Consul General of India, in UAE, presided over the function.
Organized by Entrepreneur MENA, the Indian Innovator Awards recognize and honored enterprise leaders and individuals who have distinguished themselves and shown sector significance and outstanding business conduct across a variety of industries that are key drivers of respective Middle East’s economies. Mr. Ashraf was honored among other Indian Innovators who, according to the awards committee, have established themselves as clear industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the Middle East business arena, and set the benchmark for corporations operating across the region.
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Ashraf credited his company’s success to its relentless pursuit of challenges, doing things differently. “Back in 1993 when we set up a sawmill in the middle of the desert, it seemed odd to many people. But in the process we created a new paradigm and celebrated success after success, reaching where we are today,” he said, adding, “Recognitions such as these inspire us to achieve more.”
Established as a sawmill back in 1993, Mohiudeen Wood Works (MWW) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, celebrating its phenomenal growth into one of the largest importers of round logs, sawn timber, and other forest products in the Arabian Gulf region. MWW’s expertise has been built on decades of experience and the ability to cater to rising demands of the market, making the company a name synonymous with wood in the region. Growing from strength to strength, MWW’s portfolio of clients currently includes top government entities, the largest oil, and gas field development firms, leading shipbuilding companies, the biggest marine dry docks, renowned multinational heavy construction fabrication yards, and landmark infrastructure development contractors.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
