{"id":15237,"date":"2025-04-21T06:44:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T06:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15237"},"modified":"2025-04-21T06:44:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T06:44:22","slug":"maldivian-leader-ayesha-nurain-janah-named-among-world-economic-forums-2025-young-global-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=15237","title":{"rendered":"Maldivian Leader Ayesha Nurain Janah Named Among World Economic Forum\u2019s 2025 Young Global Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"257\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nurainjanah.com\/\">Ayesha Nurain Janah<\/a>, a prominent Maldivian entrepreneur and governance advocate, has been named among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/stories\/2025\/04\/new-generation-changemakers-meet-the-ygl-class-2025\/\">World Economic Forum\u2019s<\/a> (WEF) 2025 cohort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.younggloballeaders.org\/2025-class\">Young Global Leaders<\/a> (YGL).<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">She is the sole representative from the Maldives in this year\u2019s class of 116 exceptional individuals under 40, selected for their transformative impact across industries and geographies.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"372\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The YGL Class of 2025 includes a diverse group of leaders\u2014from heads of state and tech innovators to artists and scientists\u2014spanning nearly 50 countries.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">They are united by a commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"531\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Janah currently serves as the Group Vice Chair at Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM), where she leads strategy, operations, and investment growth across luxury real estate, marine services, and sustainable development.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">She is also the Chairperson of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), overseeing the promotion of the Maldives as a premier tourist destination.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"698\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Beyond her corporate roles, Janah is the Founder of Rehendhi Consulting, a global advisory firm specializing in ESG strategy, corporate governance, and inclusive leadership.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">She also established the Kand\u016bf\u0101 Foundation, supporting leadership development, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation in South Asia.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"785\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Janah&#8217;s appointment to the YGL community underscores her dedication to responsible leadership and her efforts to drive positive change both within the Maldives and internationally.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"906\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">The Forum of Young Global Leaders was established to cultivate a diverse, intergenerational community of individuals redefining leadership in the 21st century.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Over the next three years, the Class of 2025 will engage in a curated leadership journey, including academic modules, immersive learning experiences, and global convenings aligned with the World Economic Forum\u2019s mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1012\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ayesha Nurain Janah, a prominent Maldivian entrepreneur and governance advocate, has been named among the World Economic Forum\u2019s (WEF) 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders (YGL). 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