Leaders driving sustainable growth honoured

Leaders from the United Arab Emirates and Turkiye who helped redefine markets, accelerate digital transformation and shape sustainable economic growth have received honours at the Impact Innovation Excellence Awards 2026.

The event took place in Istanbul, drawing participants from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkiye and other regions. It brought together global innovators, founders, policymakers and industry shapers.

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The global mission aims at elevating leaders, amplifying innovation, and building platforms that empower individuals and organisations to create meaningful global impact.

Nousheen Mukhtar, CEO of Dubai-based Impact Events and the Impact Leadership Global Programme, said the initiative aims to elevate leaders, amplify innovation and build platforms that empower people and organisations to create meaningful global impact.

She said the programme focuses on influence, empowerment and transformation, helping people rise, lead and contribute to a better world through innovation, collaboration and purpose-driven leadership. The awards also celebrated closer ties among participants from the countries represented at the event.

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Our aim is influence, empowerment, and transformation: helping people rise, lead, and contribute to a better world through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.