Mr. Ramesh Cidambi, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Duty Free, received The BURJ CEO Award – Best Global Services presented by Sir Steven Saxton, Chairman & CEO of Hollywood Studios Holdings and Mohammed Al Hakim, Advisor of HH Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum Ju
Dubai Duty Free has won the "Best Global Services” award at the inaugural The Burj CEO Awards. Hosted by CEO Clubs Network Worldwide and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum, the award honours top global CEOs and organisations in different categories and industries to publicly recognise their outstanding success. Commenting on The Burj CEO Award, Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Duty Free said, “the award is a strong testimony to the unwavering dedication of Dubai Duty Free to provide a world class retail experience to our customers.” The event in Washington DC was attended by Dubai dignitaries, USA and UAE Government Officials, US Senators and Congressmen, Diplomats, VIPs from all over the world, local and International business executives and Elite CEO Clubs members. Ramesh Cidambi, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Duty Free was on hand to receive the award on behalf of Dubai Duty Free. Other winners are DP World, Emirates Airline, Alibaba, HP Enterprises, Facebook, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, RAK Free Zone, Sharjah Investment Authority (Shurooq), Hollywood Studios, RAK FZ, AUS Enterprise, ARY Digital, Mumbai Stock Exchange, Saudi German Hospital, Covenant Bank for Women Tanzania Ltd., Dubai Cares. The Burj CEO Awards plans to host this yearly top business community award event in different countries with a vision of bringing it back to Dubai in 2020 during Dubai EXPO 2020 celebration.
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