· Education: Dino Varkey, Group COO of GEMS Education, the world’s biggest private school operator.
· Invention: Mohammad Saeed Harib, creator of the animated series Freej.
· Start –ups: Fadi Malas, CEO of Just Falafel, the successful UAE born, international fast-food chain.
A list of eight shortlisted applicants decided upon by the campaign jury will be announced on 19 March,when the competition will open to public voting to decipher the final four winners. The public voting period will close on 9 April 2014.
