UAE’s Next MasterMind Awards 2025: Prestige, Innovation, and Global Excellence Converge in Dubai

UAE'S Next Mastermind Awards 2025 at The TAJ Exotica & Spa The Palm, Dubai

They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin,…

On 20th September 2025, the UAE’s Next MasterMind Awards will transform the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai into an international stage where vision, glamour, and leadership converge. Renowned as one of the nation’s most prestigious platforms for celebrating excellence, this edition promises to unite the world’s leading names in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for an evening where influence meets inspiration.

Guests will experience three live championships: the World Top Fashion Designer Hunt, the World Top Makeup Artist Hunt, and the World Top Model Hunt. Each will bring together both emerging and established talent in a showcase of artistry, innovation, and elegance. The evening will unfold with a red-carpet welcome, an awards gala honoring exceptional achievers, interactive networking sessions, exclusive brand launches, and keynote addresses from industry pioneers.

Founded by Dr. Mansoor Al Obeidli and co-founded by Dr. Navana Kundu, the MasterMind Awards has for over 13 years recognized innovators from more than 140 countries, building a legacy that bridges industries and inspires change. Past editions have welcomed royal dignitaries, business leaders, and cultural figures, and this year continues the tradition with an audience curated to reflect distinction and global impact. Among the honorees are Emilia Dobreva, Miss Universe UAE 2024, receiving the Global Beauty & Empowerment Award; Rafael Abbasov, recognized for Architectural Excellence; and Dounia, star of Love is Blind Habibi, honored as Most Impactful International Lifestyle Personality.

Dr. Mansoor Al Obeidli, Founder of The Mastermind Awards

Strategic partnerships further amplify the event’s reach, with support from the Emirates Entrepreneurship Association, Khaleej Times, DXB News Network, and Gazetta Magazine as the official international media partner. For brands, alignment with the MasterMind Awards offers direct access to an exclusive audience of innovators, tastemakers, and decision-makers in an atmosphere of unparalleled luxury.

Looking ahead, the stage will open again on 22nd November 2025 for the Healthcare, Aesthetics, Wellness, and Digital Transformation edition, expanding the platform’s scope to celebrate groundbreaking achievements in industries that are shaping the future.

UAE’S Next Mastermind Awards Esteemed Guests and Nominees

Gazetta will be on the ground in September covering the MasterMind Awards, capturing the atmosphere and conversations that define the night, and sharing exclusive post-event interviews with key figures who continue to push the boundaries of excellence across the globe.

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Dina Yassin

They say fashion tells a story, but for Dina Yassin, it’s more than just storytelling—it’s an art, a science, and a little bit of magic. As the Co-Founder, Chief Storyteller, and Editor-in-Chief of GAZETTA—among many other titles—she’s the woman behind the words, the visionary shaping narratives, and the creative force redefining luxury fashion journalism in the digital age. With over two decades of experience in luxury brand consulting, creative direction, and trend forecasting, Dina has worked with some of the most coveted names in the industry—think Van Cleef & Arpels, Kenzo, Bvlgari, Hermès, and Chloe—all while keeping her finger firmly on the pulse of what’s next. Her work has graced the pages of Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast Traveler, Mojeh Magazine, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, 7 Corriere, and The Rake—among many other top-tier titles—solidifying her reputation as a fashion and luxury thought leader. But here’s the twist—Dina isn’t just reporting on the future; she’s creating it. Under her leadership, GAZETTA introduced EVVIE 7, an AI-driven journalist pushing the boundaries of editorial innovation. Because in a world where algorithms influence aesthetics as much as designers, Dina ensures GAZETTA stays one step ahead, seamlessly blending technology, culture, and high fashion into a platform that speaks to the modern, forward-thinking luxury consumer. Beyond her editorial expertise, Dina is a renowned luxury brand consultant, trend strategist, and creative powerhouse who thrives at the intersection of fashion, culture, and digital storytelling. Whether she’s consulting on luxury branding, forecasting emerging trends, directing high-profile fashion campaigns, or curating immersive experiences, she’s always asking the big questions—What’s next? Who’s shaping it? And most importantly, how do we make it unforgettable? One thing is certain: Dina Yassin is always at the forefront of what’s next.