KT Plus 150: Judges' Panel Welcomes New Set Of Leaders, Innovators

The hunt is on for emerging talent across the Emirates who will win a spot on the KT Plus 150 list . To be launched by Khaleej Times in Q4 this year, the initiative recognises exceptional achievers from among the next generation of innovators, trailblazers and leaders across 15 key sectors in the UAE.

As part of the initiative, 150 trailblazers under 40 will be celebrated for making waves across 15 industries, from tech and healthcare to sports and design.

The winners will be announced on September 15. Nominations are now open, and you can cast your vote here to choose the next generation of changemakers .

A panel of expert judges will be helping spot the achievers as part of the KT Plus 150 initiative. Each judge, bringing deep industry knowledge to the table, will pick out only the best among the nominated names.

Six judges have already joined the panel. They are: Ali Al Ali, horse racing strategist; John Wilson, media & entertainment expert; Emily Mottolese, visionary designer behind the iconic Burj Khalifa; serial entrepreneur Mona Kattan, strategist and communicator Miki Hirasawa and super-influencer Mr Taster aka Hubert Sepidnam.

Joining them now on the panel are three more leaders and innovators who have inspired many in their respective fields.

Take a look:

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