Danube Buildmart, the retail arm of leading buildings materials supplier Danube Building Materials, has won two awards at the ‘Images Retail ME Awards 2011,’ which was held recently at the Meydan Hotel.

Danube Buildmart won in the categories of ‘Most Admired Retail Professional of the Year’ and ‘Most Admired Retailer-Home & Office Improvement’,a statement from the company said.

Mohamed Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz, undersecretary, UAE Ministry of Economy, was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony.

The ‘Most Admired Retail Professional of the Year’ award was presented to Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman, Danube Group, by Rashid Doleh, executive director, Dalma Mall, while the second award, ‘Most Admired Retailer-Home & Office Improvement,’ was presented to Rizwan Sajan and Adel Sajan, director, Danube Buildmart, by Mohammad Abdullah, managing director for Media Cluster, Dubai Media City.

The retail awards aim to recognise the top performing retailers and retail practices in the Middle East region and rewards excellence across retail categories. The event is positioned as the most prestigious event of its kind in the region’s retail calendar and helps set benchmarks and best practices that make the Middle East a vibrant retail destination, the statement said.

The company was recognised for its creditworthy performance last year and its move to introduce strategic innovations and initiatives that helped position the company as a leading retail institution for the Middle East.

“These two awards not only serve as an inspiration and tribute to our employees who have maintained strong commitment in keeping our customers satisfied, but also reinforces our promise to provide world class high quality building materials and home interior products in the Middle East region,” said Rizwan Sajan. – TradeArabia News Service