Sharjah: 'Indo-Arab Women Excellence' Award for Shabana Faizal at 'Come on Kerala' Conference
Sharjah, Feb. 17: Shafana Fazal, vice-chairperson of KEF Holdings and founder of Shabana and Faizal Foundation, has received 'Indo-Arab Women Excellence award' at India's largest commercial and cultural exhibition 'Come on Kerala,' organized by Gulf Madhyamam here.
Assistant Director General of Dubai Land Department Majida Ali Rashid, UAE's first female director Nayla Al Khaja, Dubai Tourism Director Sheikh Almatwa also received the award along with Shabana Faizal.
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Executive Chairman Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Eastern Group MD. Firoz Meeran, Jaleel Trading MD Shamir K Mohammed, Madhyamam Editor O Abdur Rahman, Gulf Madhyamam Chief Editor VK Hamza Abbas were also present at the ceremony.
Prominent singer KS Chithra also performed at the event. This is the second edition of 'Come on Kerala' and the organizers estimate that there were about three lakh people who attended the conference and exhibition in three day.
About Shabana:
Hailing from the coastal city of Karnataka, Shabana Faizal is the daughter of prominent entrepreneur and well known social figure B Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, Thumbay, she completed her Psychology degree from local St. Agnes College of Mangaluru, before marrying Faizal E. Kottikolan in 1995.
She began her career as the entrepreneur when she set up and managed Sophiya’s World, a luxury and special items Studio in 1995.
Shabana has been instrumental in the formation of The Faizal & Shabana Foundation, in line with her belief in social responsibility and the upliftment of the under-privileged in society.
Shabana looks after corporate operations at KEF Holdings, including HR, including administration, corporate communications, IT and legal operations.
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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.
