Dubai, UAE The Prime Today and The Magnate Media will present the Global Icons and Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 on 10 October 2026 at Two Seasons Hotel, Dubai, UAE, with business leaders, founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, senior professionals, and representatives from established and emerging organisations expected to participate.
The event will bring together recognition of business and professional achievements with leadership discussions, a keynote session, panel discussion, networking lunch, interviews, photography and media interactions. The awards will cover contributions across business leadership, technology, artificial intelligence, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive and mobility, logistics, retail, real estate, energy and other sectors.
Two Chief Guests have been confirmed for the event: Yaqoub Mossa Mohamed and Bouchra Izaabel, bringing perspectives from business and healthcare leadership to the programme.
Yaqoub Mossa Mohamed Confirmed as Chief Guest
Yaqoub Mossa Mohamed, a Dubai-based business leader and chairman, will join the Global Icons and Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 as Chief Guest. He currently serves as Chairman of Bu Abdullah Investment Group, Bu Abdullah Legal Consultants, and No Time for AI Developing Services.
His professional experience spans investment, legal consultancy, real estate, international trade and emerging technologies. His work also includes involvement in artificial intelligence through his technology-focused business interests.
Additionally, Mohamed was named among “Business’ Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai” in 2025. His participation will bring a business leadership perspective to discussions and recognition taking place during the event.
Bouchra Izaabel Confirmed as Chief Guest
Bouchra Izaabel, a healthcare operations and clinic management professional based in the UAE, will also join the event as Chief Guest.
Izaabel currently serves as Clinic Manager at FertiClinic Group RAK Branch, where her responsibilities include clinic operations, patient care initiatives, compliance, budgeting and performance improvement. Her previous roles include Operations Manager at New Hope Hospital and Patient Relations Manager at First IVF and Day Surgery Centre.
Her professional background covers healthcare operations, patient experience, team management, compliance and coordination across clinical and administrative functions.
Awards to Cover Multiple Business and Industry Areas
The Global Icons and Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 will recognise individuals and organisations across a broad range of sectors. The award areas include business leadership, digital and technology, artificial intelligence, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, automotive and mobility, logistics and supply chain, retail and e-commerce, real estate and construction, and energy and utilities.
The categories are intended to cover different forms of professional and organisational contribution, from business leadership and innovation to technology development, healthcare advancement, financial services and industry transformation.
The event will therefore bring together professionals working across both established business sectors and technology-led areas that are increasingly influencing organisational strategy and operations.
The Prime Today and The Magnate Media to Lead the Event
The Global Icons and Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 is being organised and presented by The Prime Today and The Magnate Media.
The Prime Today is a business media publication covering leadership, business developments, industry trends and insights from business professionals.The Magnate Media is a business-focused media platform highlighting business leaders, emerging industry developments, market trends and perspectives from professionals across sectors.
Through the awards programme, The Prime Today and The Magnate Media are bringing together recognition, leadership discussions and industry-focused sessions as part of the 10 October event in Dubai.
Media & Event Information
Event Name: Global Icons and Leadership Excellence Awards 2026
Date: 10 October 2026
Venue: Two Seasons Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Organisers/Presenters: The Prime Today & The Magnate Media
Chief Guests: Yaqoub Mossa Mohamed and Bouchra Izaabel
Official Websites:
The Prime Today: theprimetoday.com
The Magnate Media: themagnatemedia.com
Official social media:
The Prime Today: LinkedIn – The Prime Today Media
The Magnate Media: LinkedIn – The Magnate Media
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