Aayal QureshiBaku, Azerbaijan – The International Achievers Awards 2024 Season 2, organized by Westworld Events, a subsidiary of the UK-based Westworld Group, took place at the prestigious Hotel Marriott Absharan Baku. This global event gathered distinguished guests and awardees from eight countries to honor individuals who have excelled in various fields, including showbiz, media, business, technology, education, and healthcare.
The event celebrated excellence and highlighted the commitment of Westworld Events to recognize outstanding contributions to society on international platforms.
Prominent guests included renowned Pakistani actor Rashid Mehmood, who graced the occasion as a special guest, and Abdul Sami Abdul Kareem, Chairman of Dubai Ice Factory, alongside Sarwat Abdul Razzaq of ARY Gold, as guests of honor. They presented awards to exceptional individuals from across the globe.
Lifetime Achievement Awards
The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards were conferred upon several notable figures, including:
- Raza Murad, acclaimed Indian actor
- Jamal Shah, Pakistani artist and former Federal Minister
- Saleem Sheikh and Hamza Ali Abbasi, film stars
- Major Umar Al Marzouqi, UAE’s first Arab Handball referee
- Muhammad Jamal Wazir, Arab drama artist
Awardees in Various Fields
The event also honored achievers in diverse sectors:
- Education: Dr. Shahid Iqbal, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed Baig, Nabras Sohail, Umm Kulsoom Seema
- Healthcare: Dr. Firdous Imran
- Business: Colonel Owais Aziz Salimi, Hasan Raza, Zeenat Abid, Syed Tahir, Usman Naeem, among others
- Sports: Mustafa Ali, Barira Khan
- Science: Dr. Moazzam Mahmood Niazi, Dr. Ehsanul Haque Niazi
- Social Leadership: Muhammad Ishaq Lashari, Imdad Lashari
- Art & Culture: Art Noor
Event Highlights
CEO Naima Lashari and Managing Director Naveed Sattar led the organizing team with Zarnab Lashari, Faisal Amin, and others. In her closing remarks, CEO Lashari emphasized the importance of recognizing exceptional talent and contributions, reiterating the organization’s commitment to fostering excellence across borders, irrespective of race, religion, or nationality.
