Alfalak CEO named 'Entrepreneur of the Year' by VAR Arabia

He has over 45 years of experience in information technology

(prHWY.com) March 6, 2013 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- March 6, 2013

Alfalak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co., a leading provider of technology-based end-to-end solutions in the Middle East, has announced that its President and CEO Ahmed Ashadawi has been named "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the recently concluded VAR Arabia 2013 awards ceremony. Ashadawi has been recognised by VAR Arabia for being a visionary leader in the Saudi IT industry for the past three decades, having led Alfalak to become one of the top 100 companies in KSA.

Commenting on the award, Ahmed Ashadawi said: "This distinction is an important milestone for me as an entrepreneur, but it also reflects the success that Alfalak has achieved as a leading provider of technology-based end-to-end solutions in the Middle East. My vision for the company has always been to be a value-driven organization that is committed to satisfying the evolving technology needs of our customers across the region. I am therefore greatly honored that VAR Arabia has recognized my efforts towards achieving sustainable growth and promoting excellence in the business landscape."

He has over 45 years of experience in information technology, having worked on several medium-to-large scale data processing application systems in the construction, oil and higher education industries. Over the years, Ashadawi has attended several Presidents seminars in USA, Spain, UAE, Japan and Italy, and is a member of several prestigious organisations and associations.

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