Prof Dr M Nazri Muhd Receives World Muslim Outstanding Entrepreneur Award 2025

International recognition highlights entrepreneurial leadership, ethical innovation and the growing role of artificial intelligence in advancing global Muslim business communities.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 8 December 2025 – Prof Dr M Nazri Muhd, Group Executive Chairman of CEAI Global, has been honoured with the World Muslim Outstanding Entrepreneur Award 2025 at the Global Muslim Business Forum 2025, organised by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific at the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.

The award was conferred by His Excellency Tun Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam, Governor of Melaka, recognising entrepreneurial leadership and contributions to innovation, enterprise development and international collaboration.

The recognition highlights the growing importance of technology-driven entrepreneurship in strengthening economic participation, particularly across Muslim-majority markets and emerging economies.

Through CEAI Global, Prof Dr Nazri has championed applied artificial intelligence, strategic innovation and technology commercialisation, connecting businesses, researchers and institutions to develop practical solutions with measurable economic and societal benefits.

His entrepreneurial philosophy emphasises ethical leadership, knowledge creation, technological independence and inclusive economic opportunities, encouraging businesses to progress from technology adoption towards developing proprietary intellectual property and globally competitive innovations.

Commenting on the award, Prof Dr M Nazri Muhd said:

“This honour strengthens our commitment to ethical entrepreneurship, meaningful innovation and empowering future generations to create lasting economic and societal value.”

Looking ahead, CEAI Global intends to strengthen cross-border partnerships, expand AI-driven entrepreneurship initiatives and accelerate commercialisation opportunities for emerging businesses.

The recognition reinforces a broader vision of entrepreneurship where commercial success, responsible innovation and social progress advance together, creating sustainable opportunities for businesses and communities worldwide.