The 5th Global Media Fashion League (GMFL) and Indo-Arab International Excellence Awards were hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre on August 23-24, 2025. This event brought together international fashion designers, celebrities, and business leaders for a two-day celebration of creativity and recognition.
Organized by GMH Events and backed by Al Barrak Group and Wealth I Group of Companies, the event underscored Dubai’s emerging status as a global center for fashion, innovation, and cultural exchange.
The GMFL and Indo-Arab Awards further cemented Dubai’s position as a global hub for fashion, innovation, and cultural diplomacy. The 2025 edition was spearheaded by founder Thanveer Aboobaker and Suresh Punnasseril, managing director of GMH Events, with creative input from Blankanvas Media, Mumbai.
The runway dazzled with powerful and glamorous showcases:
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Day 1 featured striking collections from Siddharth Tytler, Neena Sharma, Vogue Institute, Couture by Almas, and Bespokewala by Himali Raj, concluding with a grand finale by Libaas by Riyaz Ganji.
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Day 2 highlighted elegance and innovation with Ferrara by Pankaj Soni, Komal Wadhwani, Geetha Ramchandra, Designz by Minaaz, and Pria Kataria Puri, closing with a stunning finale by the internationally acclaimed Archana Kochhar.
Notable attendees included Aditya Seal, Mrunal Jain, Urvashi Rautela, Mugdha Godse, Arbaaz Khan, Aparshakti Khurana, Farhana Bodi, Neha Saxena, Ritu Shivpuri, among others.
Behind the scenes, industry veterans Lokesh Sharma, Parimal Mehta, Vahbiz Mehta, and celebrity stylist Rehan Shah ensured top-tier execution and flawless production.
Alongside the fashion spectacle, the Indo-Arab International Excellence Awards honored visionary leaders and institutions from Asia and the Arab world. These awards celebrated achievements in business, innovation, arts, and community impact, reinforcing the platform’s role as a center for global recognition and networking.
