Global Media Dubai and the Confederation of Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry recognize outstanding contributions to financial education and trading literacy at Thiruvananthapuram summit.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Financial education advocate Mithun G. Panikkasery has been conferred with the Golden Achievement Award at the third Trivandrum edition of the Golden Achievement Awards Dubai–Kerala 2026. The ceremony, organized jointly by Global Media Dubai and the Confederation of Kerala Chamber of Commerce & Industry, took place on July 24 at the Hyatt Regency in Thiruvananthapuram.
The award recognizes Panikkasery’s efforts in advancing financial literacy and professional trading education, specifically acknowledging initiatives aimed at empowering retail investors and individuals through structured financial management skills.
The high-profile summit convened over 250 prominent corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and public figures from across India and the Middle East to celebrate leadership and business excellence between the two regions.
Former UAE Minister of Environment and Water, H.E. Dr. Muhammed Saeed Al Kindi, attended as the chief guest and presented the awards alongside veteran political leaders and public figures, including Shri C. P. John and former Minister Shri C. F. Thomas.
Organizers emphasized that the annual awards platform aims to strengthen economic, cultural, and trade ties between the United Arab Emirates and Kerala by acknowledging individuals and institutions driving impactful initiatives in education, commerce, and social empowerment.
Addressing the gathering, community leaders highlighted the growing imperative for accessible financial literacy programs in the region, noting how trading awareness and personal finance knowledge play a pivotal role in long-term economic stability for families across Kerala and the Gulf diaspora.
