The Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

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.

The 2027 edition will begin accepting nominations this summer. Request your 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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Upcoming Deadlines & Events

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24 MAR

Temporary winners notified

24 MAR

Temporary winners notified

14 APR

Deadline for payment of winners fees

14 APR

Deadline for payment of winners fees

16 APR

Winners Publicly Announced

16 APR

Winners Publicly Announced

14 MAY

2026 Awards Banquet Istanbul, Türkiye

14 MAY

2026 Awards Banquet Istanbul, Türkiye

Honoring Innovation & Excellence across the MENA Region

Award Categories

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

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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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Winners in the 2025 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards Announced

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2025 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Award Winners Honored at Ceremony in Ras Al Khaimah

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Grand Stevie® Award Winners Announced in the 2025 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

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What Winning a Stevie Award Means to Our 2025 Winners

Winner Testimonials

Winning a Stevie Award enhances our reputation and strengthens our value proposition by recognizing our human capital practices as exemplary. As first-time Gold winners of the Best HR Innovative Team, this honor serves as a benchmark of excellence, attracting top talent while boosting both internal and external credibility. We look forward to continuing to compete in the Stevie Awards, as this recognition is invaluable for our team and our organizational brand.

Riyadh Airports Company, Saudi Arabia

We are proud to have been recognized in both the HR and Sustainability categories—areas where we place a strong focus on leveraging technology to develop our people and create lasting impact. The Stevie Awards also allow us to benchmark against other leading organizations and collaborate with talented peers, helping us expand our networks, share knowledge, and continue developing our capabilities for the future.

Aramco, Saudi Arabia

Receiving the Stevie Award gave our Autism Workforce Project stronger public visibility and increased awareness of autism. At the same time, it added great value to Eker’s brand and allowed people to see our company’s human side.

Nevra Eker, Eker Sut Urunleri, Bursa, Turkey

I am honored to receive these two prestigious Stevie Awards on behalf of the Community Free Zone and Sharjah International Airport Free Zone. This achievement is not only my own, but also the result of the dedication and excellence of our teams. These awards inspire us to continue striving for excellence, innovation, and future progress—ensuring that we excel regionally, locally, and globally.

H.E. Saud Salem Al Mazrouei, Director, Community Free Zone & Sharjah International Airport Free Zone, UAE

Winning a Stevie Award means a great deal to us. These awards set the benchmark for industries both regionally and globally, and being recognized as one of the top-performing companies confirms that we are delivering excellence in technology.

MEGA Mind IT Solutions, Saudi Arabia

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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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