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Dubai, UAE: GEMS Education named Aaina Padiath as the UAE's 'Finest Young Vocalist' and winner of the 'Best of the Best 2016' - an ability search intended to discover young gifted vocalists in the country.

Thirteen year old, Aaina from The Millennium School, Dubai enthralled the audience and stole the judges' hearts. Currently holding the title for the very best young singer, she has actually also gotten a prize money of AED 10,000.

The competition, held every two years, was this year, open to 10 to 14-year old students that executed in English, and sang every little thing from country music to jazz, pop, timeless and semi-classical, rap and blues.

The auditions for Best of the Best occurred in 2 rounds in September and October 2016 and the 27 finalists chosen from over a hundred of students from colleges throughout the UAE. The finalists performed in front of an eminent panel of courts including Barry Kirch, Group Chairman of BKP Media, Tyler Smith, Senior Vice President, Asia for Trinity University London, Yousef Khan, Director of The Music Box, RJ/DJ ABHIJEET from 89.1 and Sir Christopher Rock, Chief Education Officer, GEMS Education.

Commenting the competitors, Kevin Oliver, Cultural Coordinator for GEMS Education, claimed: "I genuinely believe we have exceptionally gifted children in this nation and every single time we hold the most effective of the very best we uncover trainees with a fresh and remarkable style for singing. By participating in competitions such as this, pupils get an opportunity to refine their skills and hone their ability as they compete at the nationwide level."

The competition, which was started by GEMS in 2004, has actually unearthed countless outstanding voices through the years. The first winner of 'Best of the Best' is now working on his own solo album

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