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The 7th Annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards
The Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, sponsored by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, are an international business awards competition that is open to all organizations in 18 nations in the Middle East and North Africa. The focus of the awards is on recognizing innovation in all its forms.
Request your 2026 Entry Kit to learn how to submit nominations and join the ranks of prestigious industry leaders like Almarai, DHL Express, Halkbank, Ooredoo and Saudi Aramco.
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Honoring Innovation & Excellence across the MENA Region
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Stand out to clients and competitors by entering the 7th annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards — the region’s premier business awards honoring innovation and achievement across 18 nations, including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and more. Open to all organizations and professionals, the MENA Stevies celebrate the best in business across the region.
Choose from 200+ award categories honoring outstanding achievements in leadership, innovation, technology, customer service, new products & services, marketing, and more including:
- ✦ AI Innovation Categories (New for 2026)
- ✦ Apps, Events, Publications, Videos & Website Categories
- ✦ Achievement Categories
- ✦ Company/Organization Categories
- ✦ Customer Service Categories
- ✦ Communications & Public Relations Categories
- ✦ Human Resources Categories
- ✦ Individual Professional Categories
- ✦ Management Categories
- ✦ Marketing Categories
- ✦ New Product Categories
- ✦ Public Sector Innovation Awards (New for 2026)
- ✦ Sustainability Categories
- ✦ Technology Categories
- ✦ Thought Leadership Categories
Get the Entry Kit: Your Guide to Submitting Nominations
Past MENA Stevie Award Winners
A MENA Stevie® Award is more than a trophy; it’s a powerful symbol of innovation, leadership, and competitive edge in the region’s fast-moving business landscape. Each year, industry leaders like QNB Finansbank, RAK Ceramics and STC (Saudi Telecom Company) are celebrated alongside high-potential startups and SMEs across the Middle East & North Africa.
Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards
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What Winning a Stevie Award Means to Our 2025 Winners
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Winning a Stevie® Award gives you and your team the opportunity to showcase your achievements before a worldwide audience. At the 6th annual gala held on 22 February 2025 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, more than 300 winners, judges, and guests from 68 organizations came together to celebrate excellence across the region.
Winners in the 2026 competition will join professionals from leading organizations around the world at the awards gala on 14 May 2026 in Istanbul, Turkiye. While attendance is not required to win, all winners are invited to take the stage to accept their Stevie Awards, deliver an acceptance speech, and be professionally photographed and interviewed on our red carpet. The ceremony will be live-streamed globally, offering winners visibility far beyond the event itself. Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the awards gala.
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