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It\u2019s a celebration of bold passions and fearless thinking. It\u2019s about the next wave of leaders who will define the future of the UAE\u2014and the world beyond,\u201d<\/em> said Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer of <em>Khaleej Times<\/em>. <em>\u201cWe\u2019re going to recognize those individuals who are not only achieving success early, but who are reimagining what\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the coming months, <em>Khaleej Times\u2019<\/em> editorial team, together with an esteemed panel of industry judges and mentors, will evaluate nominations and select the final list-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full <em>KT Plus 150 List<\/em> will be unveiled in Q4 2025, along with the launch of the inaugural <strong>KT Plus 150 Summit<\/strong>\u2014an exclusive gathering where investors, mentors, powerbrokers and brands will connect and exchange ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe KT Plus 150 franchise will be a game-changing platform\u2014built to shine a light on the region\u2019s rising stars and give them a stage to tell their stories, inspire others, and build meaningful networks,\u201d <\/em>said Ahmed Nokari, Head of Multimedia, Khaleej Times, and the brainchild behind the <em>KT Plus<\/em> social video channel launched last summer. <em>\u201cWe\u2019re building something that will grow year after year and become a key part of the UAE\u2019s innovation narrative, and a franchise that can be rolled out across the GCC and MENA region.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominations opened on Wednesday 28 May, and individuals, companies, and institutions are encouraged to put forward rising talent making waves in their respective fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark move to spotlight emerging talent across the Emirates, Khaleej Times is proud to announce the launch of the KT Plus 150 List, UAE \u2014 the region\u2019s definitive list celebrating the next generation of innovators, trailblazers and leaders across 15 key sectors. 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