Khaleej Times is proud to recognise the most dynamic, talented young individuals in the UAE.

Our Reach

The KT+150 franchise will be heavily promoted across print, digital and social channels to create buzz, brand
recognition and anticipation. Your sponsorship association will reach our cross-platform audience of
decision makers, affluent individuals and business executives across the UAE and beyond

  • 6.5M

    Digital reach Users per Month
  • 22M+

    Total social media reach
  • 450000

    Print Readership
  • 80000

    Print circulation

Our
Mission

… is to connect with the Youth of UAE, understand their perspectives, and provide a platform for them to be recognised, while discussing issues that matter to them

Meet the Judges

Khaleej Times is proud to recognise the most dynamic, talented young individuals in the UAE.

FASHION
Mona Kattan,

Founder & CEO, Kayali

SPORTS
Ali Al Ali,

Board Member and CEO, Dubai Racing Club


ART & DESIGN
Emily Mottolese,

Managing Principal, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

FOOD
Mr. Taster, a.k.a.,
Hubert Sepidnam,

super-influencer


MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Josh Wilson,

Josh Wilson, Managing Director, Global Venture Partners

SOCIAL IMPACT
Miki Hirasawa-Ashton,

Co-Chair, AmCham


REAL ESTATE
Amira Sajwani,

Managing Director of Damac, Founder of Prypco, and Co-founder/COO of Amali

ESPORTS
Saeed Al Tahir,

Secretary General, UAE Esports Federation


EDUCATION
Poonam Bhojani,

Founding CEO, Innoventures Education

ENERGY
Dr. Waleed Al Nuaimi,

CEO, Etihad Energy Services


AI
Hala Majeed,

Director, Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation & Security Solutions

FINANCE
Gaurav Dhar,

Group CEO, Marshal Fintech Partners


FINANCE
Ronit Ghose,

Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi Institute

SOFTWARE & WEB DEVELOPMENT
Simona Agolini,

CEO, Qidz


CONSUMER TECH
Michael Lahyani,

Founder and CEO, Property Finder

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Neeta Bhushan Nawalkha,

TED speaker, Author and Podcaster