❖ This prestigious event was organized by All-India Minority and Weaker Sections Council in Dubai.

❖ Notable recipients included the late João Bernardo Vieira II, from Guinea-Bissau, Sidharth Srivastava and Namit Bajoria from the industry sector, and Mohammed Mahtabur Rahman, Chairman of NRB Bank Limited.

❖ The arts were represented by Irka Bochenko, while education saw MP Rozario honored, among others.

❖ Social work awards went to Murli Panjabi and Sureandar Singh Khandari from the UAE.