Dubai has announced six new winners of the inaugural Dubai-it Award, recognising achievements across banking, real estate, entrepreneurship, hospitality and other sectors.
Emirates NBD won in the Institutions category for the economic sector, with the award highlighting its regional expansion and digital transformation. The bank’s digital services now account for 91% of adoption, while its digital banking ecosystem includes more than 220 services.
Ahmed bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, was recognised in the Project Managers category. Under his leadership, DMCC has grown to more than 26,000 companies from over 180 countries, employing more than 90,000 people.
Other winners included OMNIYAT founder Mahdi Amjad in real estate, luxury e-commerce platform Ounass in Services, Humantra founder Charlie Wright in the Entrepreneurs category, and Chef Izu Ani in hospitality.
According to the announcement, Ounass carries more than 1,300 brands and averages 89-minute deliveries in Dubai. Humantra has expanded into 10 markets and reached more than two million customers within 15 months, while Chef Ani’s restaurant concepts have expanded to destinations including London, Miami, Marbella and Monte Carlo.
The announcement completes the first award cycle, which also recognised Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, Emaar Properties, Ziina and Fix Dessert Chocolatier.
Source: Fast Company Middle East
