Insights Excellence Awards Middle East today announced that Omar Almarzooqi, Advisor Private to Sheik Maktoum bin Suhail Al Maktoum, will serve as the Chief Guest at the Elite Leadership Awards 2026, taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Dubai. The primary theme of the event, “Leadership into Legacy,” will bring together over 250 elite business leaders, 100+ award recipients, and delegates from 25+ industries across 35+ countries for a day dedicated to recognizing vision, innovation, and impact.
Omar brings an extraordinary breadth of distinction to the occasion. He holds the title of Ambassador Extraordinary and an Honorary Doctorate in Sociology, and currently serves as Government Relations Manager at Aroma International Building Contracting L.L.C. He is a Major in the Dubai Police, President of the Asian Dueball Federation, and an International Olympic Handball Referee and Observer. He is also the Owner of the Omar Almarzooqi Group of Companies, reflecting a career that spans public service, diplomacy, sport, and enterprise.
“We are honored to welcome Omar Almarzooqi as our Chief Guest for the Elite Leadership Awards 2026,” said a spokesperson for Insights Excellence Awards Middle East. “His distinguished record across government relations, diplomacy, sports administration, and entrepreneurship embodies the very spirit of leadership and legacy this platform seeks to celebrate.”
Scheduled for July 4th, 2026, the ceremony will open with a red-carpet welcome, followed by keynote addresses and an Awards Felicitation session led by the Chief Guest, culminating in a gala lunch and networking reception. The event will honor leaders across categories, including Business Leadership & Excellence, Technology & Innovation, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Finance & Banking, Real Estate & Infrastructure, and more.
The Elite Leadership Awards 2026 continues the tradition of celebrating ambition, innovation, and influence on a global stage, offering honorees international recognition, strategic networking, and elevated brand visibility among the region’s foremost decision-makers.
