13th Awards Winners

Ramgarhia Youth Association is a subcommittee of the East African Ramgarhia Board, the largest Sikh Institution in East Africa by membership. Our primary activity is charity of which we provide continued support of children’s homes, education and medical support to the under privileged members of society irrespective of cultural or religious backgrounds.

Dr Karnail Singh Kalsi is a renown author based in Ludhiana, Punjab. For over 30 he has been publishing Ramghria.Kom which promotes news, events, directories, matrimonial services and a database relevant to the Ramgharia community.

UAE

He is often referred to as the “Prince of Bhangra”. His Bhangra to pure Punjabi at times. Sukhbir Singh was born in bhogpur Jalandhar, Punjab, India but moved with his family to Nairobi, Kenya, and was raised there. He spent 20 years in Nairobi. He began recording in 1991 and moved to in dubai in 1992, where he has been based ever since.

Kawal Chhabra is the man redefining success, inspiring millions and making waves across the globe. At a young age, Kawal has built an empire that spans media, IT, telecom, pharmaceuticals and natural resources. His relentless hard work and vision have made him a trailblazer in multiple industries, earning respect and admiration worldwide with over 9.5m followers on Instagram.

After 13 years of journalism, Paramjit Singh Rangpuri started sports journalism and covered stories for Star Sports, Jio Cinema and Sports Keeda. Right now Paramjit Singh Rangpuri is working with Star Sports and Viacom 18, Jio Star. for the 10 years he been covering areas of Punjab including, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Following an unsavoury incident experienced by a prominent member of the community at Russia’s immigration. The lack of recognition and understanding of the faith and our glorious community amongst the natives was brought to light. A few months later The Gurudwara of Saint Petersburg was officially opened by a representative of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and Northern Emirates

By the 1980s, Sardar Sarna transformed the business into one of India’s leading exporters of stainless steel, with global in GCC countries, from Japan to Europe and to the USA in 1990s. Following in his father’s footsteps, Sardar Sarna remained a traditional Akali, committed to Sikh unity and welfare. Balancing business with service, he stepped into Panthik leadership.Elected as President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee in 1995, Sardar Sarna served for 17 years in split terms, establishing schools, colleges, and technical institutes. He also served as the President of Guru Education Trust in Ludhiana

Hardeep Singh Brar is the Sales & Marketing Director for KIA. He is a automotive industry veteran and has worked in this industry for more than 25 years. He started his career with Maruti Suzuki India Limited in 1995 and worked for 17 years in field of Channel Sales, Marketing, Dealer Development, Corporate and Rural Sales. He was instrumental in building the Maruti Suzuki India Limited Network from 300 to 1200 during the period 2006 to 2011.

UAE

Mrs Jasbir Bassi is the wife of Prominent Businessman Mr. K.S. Bassi. She is the co-founder of Carfare Group, a leading local car rental brand. The group has completed more than 25 years of success and growth in the U.A.E. Mrs Jasbir is the Chairperson and managing director of the group which has achieved phenomenal success, stability and innovative growth under her visionary leadership.

UK

Gursaran Singh Sura founded  ABLE UK in 2014 and brings over two decades of distinguished experience from the UK to the heart of UAE, transforming paediatric therapy with cutting-edge, evidence-based treatments. Our mission is to unlock each child’s full potential through a unique, multidisciplinary approach, blending innovation with proven methods.

A visionary leader, dynamic entrepreneur and a social reformist with desire to develop the nation through various initiatives and endeavors in Renewable Energy, Power, Ayurveda, Technology, Education, Skill Development & Social Work. A self-made entrepreneur he is the youngest Co-Chairman of ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India) at the age of 28.

UAE

Sardar Mehtab Singh Kochar is no longer with us but his spirit lives on in the Al Mehtab Group. The business is on the way to rapid growth under the dynamic leadership of the succeeding generation headed by his son Jagjit Singh Kochar and grandson Gurjit Singh Kochar, while the fifth generation is on the way. The group is successfully involved in the trading of commodities, contacts developed around the world and pooling of expertise and resources have helped meet the growing needs and demands of the region.

UAE

Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri is a Lieutenant General who serves as the current chief of Dubai Police since 1 March 2017. Al Marri is also a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Dubai. Under his leadership and team Dubai is one of the most safest cities in the world and has become a beacon of multiculturalism.