Press
Releases, boilerplate and key facts for journalists covering the Power Brands and Leaders awards.
Current
Nominations open for Asian Power Brands and Leaders 2026 — The Cover Story World opens the call for its Dubai edition, with a named jury, published criteria and no commercial influence on results.
Boilerplate
The Cover Story World is a business magazine that recognises brands and leaders across Asia and beyond through jury-led awards, and tells their stories. Its Power Brands and Leaders awards run in regional editions in Dubai, India and London. Selection is independent of any commercial relationship; criteria, weights and jury are published.
Key facts
| Open edition | Asian Power Brands and Leaders 2026, Crowne Plaza Dubai, 19 November 2026 |
| Entries close | 16 October 2026 |
| Shortlist | 28 October 2026 |
| Results published | 20 November 2026 |
| Further editions | Mumbai, February 2027; London, April 2027 |
| Fee | None. No commercial influence on results. |
Accreditation and embargoes
Accredited media receive the shortlist and results under embargo the evening before publication. Request accreditation through the contact form.