The results are in for the seventh annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, recognizing workplace innovation across 18 countries in the region. Organizations from the UAE and Saudi Arabia featured heavily among the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners, underscoring the growing competitive drive within these key markets.
Quick Facts
- Seventh annual awards program.
- Over 1,400 nominations evaluated.
- Winners from 15 MENA nations.
A Regional Showcase of Innovation
Sponsored by the RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the awards serve as a key barometer for corporate and institutional achievement in the region. This year’s competition drew more than 1,400 nominations in both Arabic and English from 15 nations, including Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, and Türkiye.
The winners were selected based on the average scores from a panel of 155 international professionals. These judges evaluated entries across a wide range of categories, including technology, customer service, management, sustainability, and human resources.
UAE and Saudi Lead the Winners’ Circle
A glance at the list of multi-award winners reveals a strong showing from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Prominent UAE-based organizations recognized include Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, ADNOC Drilling, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE).
From Saudi Arabia, notable winners include the Eastern Health Cluster, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), and Samsung Saudi. The list also featured major players from Türkiye, such as FLO Group and VakıfBank, as well as Qatar Foundation and Ooredoo Kuwait, highlighting the breadth of talent across the region.
“We are delighted to recognize the achievements of such a diverse group of organizations across the MENA region in the 2026 edition,” said Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards. “The quality of nominations received this year was exceptional. The program has grown considerably every year, showing the vast amount of innovation in the MENA region.”
Winners will be celebrated at a gala event at the InterContinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Friday, September 11.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.
About the RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry
RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RAK Chamber) is the second chamber of commerce commissioned in the United Arab Emirates. Incorporated on 22 October 1967, RAK Chamber adopts the spirit of innovation and creativity, strong leadership and initiative to support and develop business sectors to achieve excellence and become pioneers, focusing on clients, investors and business by meeting their needs and offering them added value. The chamber is keen to create and develop a system of sustainable enterprise relations, and it also works to provide a business environment and practices that enhance the culture of group work.
Source: Zawya
