Sarah Belhasa has been named "Businesswoman of the Year" by Arabian Business magazine at its annual Arabian Business Achievement Awards Under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. This prestigious award is a reflection of Sarah Belhasa's hard work over the last year to launch her unique boutique concept Studio 8, as well as her ongoing work as Vice Chairman of the Saif Belhasa Group.

Sarah Belhasa was presented with the award on December 14th by ITP CEO, Walid Akawi, at a prestigious ceremony held at Grosvenor House Hotel.

"I am extremely honoured and flattered to be recognised by Arabian Business for my role as a woman working in the UAE's business community," says Sarah Belhasa. "With so many amazing Emirati women working in business in the UAE, I am really proud to have been chosen by Arabian Business to win this award. I would like to thank everyone at ITP for their support and encouragement over the last year. I look forward to building on this relationship in 2010."

Studio 8 is an international, multi-brand boutique based on Jumeirah Beach road (opposite Mercato) in Dubai. An emporium of sophistication and style, Studio 8 brings together some of the most respected names in design from Asia and the Middle East, such as Manish Malhotra, Hatem Al-Akeel and HSY. Studio 8 is open Sat-Thurs 10am-10pm. Tel: 04 344 3934.