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Recognising Leading Companies In Technological Innovation in the Middle East Region
We are thrilled to announce the highly-anticipated return of the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards—a distinguished platform devoted to acknowledging and celebrating the pioneers of technological innovation.
This year, we present an exciting transformation in our awards format. Companies will now be recognised on a country-level basis. This adjustment ensures a more focused and tailored approach, spotlighting and celebrating outstanding contributions at the national level.
If your company has spearheaded groundbreaking projects, introduced innovative digital services, revamped strategies, or initiated technological advancements, we encourage you to nominate and join the distinguished ranks of notable companies. It's your chance to be part of a prestigious list that honors excellence in the technological landscape.
Our previous awardees were lauded for their hard work and dedication that brought tangible contributions to their businesses. Some of them came from the biggest companies and organisations, including Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat), Aster Hospitals UAE, BNET (Bahrain Network), channels by stc, Cloud4C Services, COFE App and many others. You may view full list of 2023 winners here.
Your company's achievements are the backbone of the tech industry—let's give them the recognition they deserve. Nominate today and showcase the hard work and innovation that sets your company apart.
Awards Dinner Venue: Grand Hyatt Dubai Convention Centre
TESTIMONIALS
What do our winners have to say about winning the award?
Watch videos from past winners
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA)
Bahwan CyberTek
Ooredoo Oman
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)
The ENTERTAINER
United Cooperative Assurance
Photo Gallery
In the Press
Why should you enter?
SHARE YOUR STORY
Talk about your winning technology projects and initiatives in an interview that you can share with clients, peers, and colleagues to let them know that you are an award-winning company.
AMPLIFY
Reach potential clients as you let your innovations be known and honoured by the region's most prestigious awards for the Technology sector!
EXPOSURE
The Asian Business Review magazine is printed annually and goes out to the senior management in South East Asia, North Asia, and the Middle East region. It will be distributed in newsstands, 5-star hotels and office buildings around Dubai.
NEWS
MEET THE JUDGES
Binit Shah
Partner, Taxation & Technology
Crowe UAE
Dr. Swamy Pentyala
Partner - CEO - Infotech Solutions & Technology Practice Leader
Baker Tilly Middle East
Madan Mohan
Director, Technology Advisory Services
BDO UAE
Haresh Ahuja
Partner, Leader MENA IT Champions Committee
RSM AE Technology LLC
GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA
CATEGORIES
The awards will be given on a country-level basis as part of the umbrella Technology Excellence Awards programme with separate local runs in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong and Asia.
There will be one winner per tech category and its corresponding industry for each country in the Middle East.
TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES
- AI
- Agritech
- API
- Analytics
- Audiotech
- Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
- Automation
- Battery Technology
- Big Data
- Biotechnology
- Blockchain
- Clothing Technology
- Cloud
- Computing
- Connectivity
- CSRtech
- Cybersecurity
- Data Centre
- Data Management
- Digital
- Design Technology
- E-Commerce
- E-Wallet
- Emerging Technology
- Enterprise Software
- ESG Tech
- Facial Recognition
- Facility Management Technology
- Fintech
- Fintech Education
- FinOps
- Gaming
- Hardware
- ICT
- Information Management
- Infrastructure Technology
- Insurtech
- Internet
- IoT
- IT Storage
- Learning and Development Technology
- LED Technology
- Legal Tech
- Machine
- Manufacturing Technology
- Medical Technology
- Marine Technology
- Mobile
- Mobile Virtual Network Operator
- Nanotechnology
- Network and Broadband
- Online Services
- OTT
- Proptech
- RegTech
- Quality Management Technology
- Robotics
- Security Technology
- SD-WAN
- SIEM
- Smart City
- Skincare Technology
- Smart Technology
- Software
- Startup
- Storage
- Travel Technology
- UAV Technology
- Virtualisation
- Water Management Technology
- Wealthtech
- Web Services
- Web3
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES
- Accounting Services
- Advertising
- Aerospace
- Aerospace & Defense
- Agriculture
- Airline
- Analytics
- Apparel
- Architecture
- Arts & Lifestyle
- Automotive
- Automotive Services
- Automotive & Transport Equipment
- Automotive & Transport System
- Aviation
- Banking
- Beauty & Cosmetics
- Broadband Telecommunication
- Broadcasting
- Brokerage
- Building Services & Facilities
- Business Insurance
- Business Services
- Business Travel Technology
- Cargo Handling
- Charitable Institution
- Chemicals
- Cloud Services
- Commercial Building Construction
- Commercial Real Estate Trust
- Compliance Consulting
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Services
- Computer Software
- Conglomerates
- Consulting
- Consumer Products (Durables)
- Consumer Products (Non-Durables)
- Cooperative
- Corporate Advisory
- Credit Solutions Technology
- Data Center
- Declaring Agent
- Department Stores
- Digital Transformation Consulting
- Dining & Entertainment
- Diversified Services
- E-Commerce
- Education
- Electronics
- Electronic Manufacturing
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environmental Services
- Executive Search
- Financial Services
- Financial Technology
- FMCG
- Food & Beverage
- Food Manufacturing
- Food Manufacturing Solutions
- Food Safety
- Food Science
- Fundraising
- Furniture and Fixture
- General Insurance
- Government Organisation
- Health Insurance
- Health Products & Services
- Healthcare
- Healthcare Technology
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Human Resource Technology
- Human Resources Consulting
- Industrial Construction
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Services
- Infection Control
- Insurance Broker
- Interior Design
- Internet/New Media
- Investment Banking
- IT Services
- Life Insurance
- Legal
- Logistics
- Luxury Retail
- Machining and Tooling
- Maintenance, Repair, And Operations (MRO)
- Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Technology
- Marine and Offshore Engineering
- Marine Services
- Marketing
- Marketing Technology
- Materials & Construction
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media & Entertainment
- Metals & Mining
- Motion Picture & Video
- Music
- Networking Technology
- Non-Profit Organisation
- Oil & Gas
- Outsourcing
- Payments
- Personal Insurance
- Pharmaceuticals
- Printing Technology
- Printing and Signages
- Property Services
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Reinsurer
- Remittance
- Renewable Energy
- Residential Building Construction
- Residential Product Manufacturing
- Retail
- Safety & Security
- Satellite
- Security Services
- Semiconductor
- Shipping
- Social Media Marketing
- Sports
- Streaming
- Supply Chain
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Television
- Tourism
- Trade Technology
- Training and Development
- Transportation
- Travel Retail
- Travel Services
- Utilities
- Venture Capital
- Virtual Banking
- Waste Management
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Wholesale
GUIDELINES
- Nominations for the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards will be meticulously reviewed by a panel of experts from the region's foremost accounting and audit firms, adhering to stringent judging criteria.
- Companies may submit a maximum of three (3) entries only, ensuring a focused and competitive process.
- The nomination is free of charge. Should you win, by opting for one of the winners package option below, you can secure your seats at the prestigious awards dinner and gain access to a wide range of valuable benefits. Email [email protected] for more information on pricing and inclusion.
- The deadline for submitting entries is set for 30 June 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
The awards programme is open to:
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Technology companies who has pioneered ground-breaking IT products and solutions.
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Companies across different industries with the most innovative technology initiatives that made an impact to their business and industry.
The technology project, solution, product, service or initiative must either be:
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Launched, in part or full, over the last 24 calendar months.
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Launched prior to 24 calendar months and had recent innovations or upgrades.
Note:
Companies in the following industries are not eligible to join the Awards Programme: cryptocurrency, tobacco, multilevel marketing, and products with claim of health benefits
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
The entries will be reviewed by the judges based on the following:
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Uniqueness & Innovation - Did the project introduce new or cutting-edge innovation?
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Effectiveness & Impact - Did the project/solution/product/service achieve its objectives and its targets? How was its success assessed? What was the impact it made to your company and industry? If the project is a solution provided for a client, what was the overall feedback of the client?
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Dynamism - Is the strategy, project, service or product flexible to changes and progressive opportunities?
HOW TO ENTER?
1. Go to the online nomination form.
- Read the award entry guidelines and eligibility for your reference.
- Fill out the company information and entrant details fields.
- Choose the technology category and industry you'd like to enter under.
- Provide entry information:
- Entry title
- 500-word summary of the entry
- Key achievements
- Client testimonial/s (if any).
- Upload your supporting documents and project photos to further strengthen your entry.
- Choose the winners package that you will take up, should you win an award.
2. You will then receive an email confirmation from the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards organisers after your nomination has been received.
3. Should your supporting documents not be ready yet and were not submitted through the nomination form, you may send them to [email protected] on or before 30 June 2024.
- Three (3) entry photos are required.
- Supporting documents are optional, but will highly increase your chances of winning the award.
- Supporting documents must be in PDF, PowerPoint and/or JPG format. For supporting videos, Youtube.com or Vimeo.com links must be provided.
NOMINATION AND WINNER'S PACKAGE PRICING
Nomination is free. If your company emerges as a winner, you have the chance to fully leverage the benefits of winning by selecting from a variety of winner's package options we have. This enables you to secure seats at the awards dinner alongside other winners and gain exclusive access to promotional benefits.
To know more about the winners package entitlements and pricing, please email [email protected].
KEY DATES
Deadline for submission: 30 June 2024
Awards dinner: 19 September 2024
Past Winners
- Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA)
- Startup - Government
- Astra Tech
- Connectivity - Technology
- Bahwan CyberTek
- ICT - Healthcare
- Banque Misr
- Digital - Banking
- channels by stc
- Digital - Telecommunications
- ICT - Technology
- Dubai Police
- AI - Government
- Automation - Government
- Enuygun
- Travel Technology - Travel Services
- etisalat by e&
- API - Payments
- Big Data - Advertising
- Evoteq LLC
- Digital - Healthcare
- Grubtech
- Software - Food & Beverage
- Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing
- Online Services - Government
- Property Technology - Government
- Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia (Zain KSA)
- Cloud - Telecommunications
- MUMAYIZAT
- E-Wallet - Hospitality & Leisure
- Odoo Middle East
- Software - Technology
- Ooredoo Oman
- Data Centre - Telecommunications
- Option 1 Event Services LLC
- AI - Technology
- OQ Technology
- IoT - Satellite
- PLAYHERA MENA
- Gaming - Telecommunications
- Retal Urban Development Company
- Analytics - Real Estate
- Saline Water Conversion Corporation
- Information Management - Manufacturing
- Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)
- Automation - Financial Services
- Saudia Airlines Catering
- Automation - Food & Beverage
- stc
- Computing - Telecommunications
- stc Bahrain
- InsurTech - Telecommunications
- Tamam Financing Company (Tamam)
- Fintech - Telecommunications
- The ENTERTAINER business
- Mobile - Retail
- The General Administration of Customs, Abu Dhabi
- Information Management - Government
- The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Smart City - Government
- THIQAH
- Big Data - Financial Services
- United Cooperative Assurance (UCA)
- Online Services - General Insurance
- Walturn LLC
- Software - IT Services
- Webcastle Technologies LLC
- Online Services - IT Services
Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT)
- Cloud - Government Organisation
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat)
- Marine Technology - Satellite
- Automation - Healthcare
- Infrastructure Technology - Telecommunications
- Enterprise Software - Telecommunications
- Cloud - IT Services
- Startup - Food & Beverage
Connect Mentors
- Online Services - Education
e& enterprise
- ICT - Technology
Edgematics
- Web Services - Technology
- E-Commerce - Retail
- Automation - IT Services
iNNOVATEQ
- Analytics - Oil & Gas
Khimji Ramdas LLC
- Digital - Luxury Retail
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing - Taif Municipality
- Digital - IT Services
Monstarlab Middle East DMCC
- Digital - Financial Services
National Gas & Industrialization Co. (GASCO)
- Digital - Oil & Gas
Nets International LLC
- Automation - Telecommunications
Nirvana Over the World
- Travel Technology - Travel Services
- Cloud - Telecommunications
- Design Technology - Technology
Petrofac Limited
- Digital - Energy
Riversong
- Battery Technology - Consumer Products (Durables)
Sahab Smart Solutions
- E-Wallet - Government Organisation
Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
- Mobile - Utilities
SECUREYES LIMITED
- Cybersecurity - IT Services
Smart Citizens DMCC
- IoT - Technology
- Data Centre - Telecommunications
- CSR Technology - Telecommunications
The General Administration of Customs - Abu Dhabi
- Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality - Government Organisation
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization
- Information Management - Technology
UNITED COOPERATIVE ASSURANCE (UCA)
- Automation - General Insurance
- Internet - Media & Entertainment
- Startup - Education
- Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - SEHA
Cloud - Health Products & Services
- Acacia LLC
AgroTech - Agriculture
- ADGM Academy
Digital - Education
- Ajman Bank
Digital - Banking
- Amazon Middle East and North Africa
E-Commerce - Security & Safety
- Bank Muscat
E-Wallet - Banking
Mobile - Banking
- BLOOVO
AI - Human Resource Technology
- Cloud4C
Cloud - IT Services
- Connect Mentors
Startup - Human Resource Technology
- Department of Culture and Tourism
Cloud - Non-Profit or Government Organizations
- DOTS TECH SYSTEMS
IoT - Building Services & Facilities
- du
Blockchain - Telecommunications
Cloud - Telecommunications
- flyadeal
E-Commerce - Airline
- KAMSD
Mobile - Transportation
- Khatoon Sanaat Sarzamin Parsian
Machine - Energy
- LazyWait
Cloud - Food & Beverage
- Mariapps Marine Solutions
Enterprise Software - Marine Services
- Ministry of Education
AI - Education
- National Gas & Industrialization Co. (GASCO)
AI - Oil & Gas
- Omnicell
Robotics - Healthcare Technology
- OmniClouds
Cloud - Education
- Palmira Software House LLC
Digital - IT Services
- Phoenix Power Company SAOG
Hardware - Utilities
- PRIME Healthcare Group
Big Data - Healthcare
- SANS - Saudi Air Navigation Services
ICT - Aviation
- Ta3meed Platform
Fintech - Financial Technology
- Tawreed HORECA General Trading
E-Commerce - Food & Beverage
- Technology Innovation Institute
Hardware - Electronics
- The Department of Health Abu Dhabi
Automation - Non-Profit or Government Organizations
Information Management - Non-Profit or Government Organizations
- The ENTERTAINER business
E-Wallet - Retail
- UASG Group of Companies
Enterprise Software - Conglomerates
- Union Insurance
Analytics - Health Insurance
- United Arab Bank
Automation - Banking
- United Cooperative Assurance (UCA)
Information Management - General Insurance
- Walturn LLC
Software - Consulting
- WINSOFT SOLUTIONS LLC
Enterprise Software - Healthcare Technology
- Xebia
Digital - Banking Technology Provider
- Yalla Group Limited
Gaming - Media & Entertainment
CONTACT US
For more details, contact:
Danica Avila
+(65) 3158 1386
MEET THE JUDGES
Binit Shah
Partner, Taxation & Technology
Crowe UAE
Dr. Swamy Pentyala
Partner - CEO - Infotech Solutions & Technology Practice Leader
Baker Tilly Middle East
Madan Mohan
Director, Technology Advisory Services
BDO UAE
Haresh Ahuja
Partner, Leader MENA IT Champions Committee
RSM AE Technology LLC
Middle East Technology Excellence Awards
The Middle East Technology Excellence Awards aims to honour outstanding companies that made exceptional contributions in pursuit of technological innovation.
Event Photos
TESTIMONIALS
Check out what past winners have said upon receiving their award.
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA)
Bahwan CyberTek
Ooredoo Oman
Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)
The ENTERTAINER
United Cooperative Assurance
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat)
Bahrain Network (BNET)
e& enterprise
Floward
Nirvana Over the World
Ooredoo Oman
Option 1 Live / LED Pulse
stc Bahrain
The General Administration of Customs - Abu Dhabi
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization
UNITED COOPERATIVE ASSURANCE (UCA)
Amazon Middle East and North Africa
Department of Culture and Tourism
du
Cloud4C
flyadeal
Phoenix Power Company SAOG
Technology Innovation Institute
The Department of Health Abu Dhabi
The ENTERTAINER
United Cooperative Assurance
Yalla Group
Saudi Air Navigation Services
Awards Highlights
Ooredoo Oman shines bright with double triumph at Middle East Awards
The company was lauded at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards and Middle East National Business Awards for its data centres and “Recharge & Win” campaign, respectively.
In a remarkable double victory, Ooredoo Oman, a...
United Cooperative Assurance honoured at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards
Its unified portal is built using advanced hyper-automation technologies.
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Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority's Anjal Z Program recognised at the Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2023
The initiative was lauded in the Startup - Government category, marking a transformative initiative to leverage technology startups for early childhood development.
The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has been...
Smart Classification System by Abu Dhabi Customs wins big at Middle East Technology Excellence Awards 2023
The company takes home the Information Management - Government award with its innovative solution, a game-changer in trade operations powered by AI and machine learning.
Abu Dhabi Customs has been recognised for its exceptional...
Baker Tilly CEO-Partner: Embrace engagement and innovation for business relevance, competitive edge
For Dr Swamy Pentyala, embracing digital transformation is not just about staying relevant in today's digital age; it is also about contributing to the greater good of society and the planet.
In today's fast-paced and...
R&D, partnerships, upskilling essential to drive innovation and competitive advantage: BDO, UAE's Madan Mohan
BDO, UAE’s Madan Mohan discussed several ways that organisations can enhance data protection in the Middle East, as well as how they can stay ahead of emerging trends.
The Middle East is experiencing unprecedented technological...
Building Middle East's digital economy sparks innovation, jobs, and environmental benefits, stresses KPMG's Fady Kassatly
KPMG Lower Gulf's Fady Kassatly highlighted the significance of developing the digital economy in the Middle East, as demonstrated by the region's focus on digital investments in recent years.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I nominate?
You can send an entry via the online nomination form, where you have to fill in details about your company and the technology project or solution that you wish to enter for the awards programme. You will also be required to submit a 500-word write up summarising your entry, and highlighting why it should win an award.
How many winners per category?
The awards will be given on a country-level basis as part of the umbrella Technology Excellence Awards programme with separate local runs in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and the Asia Pacific Region. There will be one winner per tech category and its corresponding industry for each country.
I.e.
(.) UAE Technology Excellence Award for Digital - Banking
(.) Saudi Arabia Technology Excellence Award for Digital - Banking
Can I send two or more entries for our company?
You may send a maximum of three (3) entries only. One online nomination form is equivalent to one entry, so if you are submitting multiple entries, please enter each separately.
What can I nominate?
You can nominate any outstanding and innovative technology-related project, solution, product, or service, that has improved your company’s business.
Note that your entry should have been launched, in part or full, over the last 24 calendar months; if it was launched prior to 2 years, there should have been recent innovations and upgrades for improvement to be eligible for the awards.
What is the Asian Business Review?
The Asian Business Review is a regional magazine serving Asia's dynamic business community. Essential coverage includes the economy, investment, manufacturing, technology, travel and trade. It offers fresh perspectives and ideas to guide its readers through the challenges and complexities of their businesses, providing opinion and analysis on all areas of business to improve performance.
Each year, we host a number of awards to recognise the best businesses in Asia.
Will there be an awards dinner this year?
Yes, the awards dinner will be held on 19 September 2024.