Nominations Now Open For The 2026 Stevie Awards In Middle East And North Africa

The Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards have begun accepting entries for their 7th edition, running until 21 January 2026. This prestigious event, backed by the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, invites nominations in both Arabic and English. Participants can compete for Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards across more than 150 categories.

Eligible entries will be evaluated by expert panels following top international standards. The judging process will commence after the entry deadline on 21 January and continue until 16 April 2026. This ensures a fair assessment of all submissions.

This year's awards introduce new categories focusing on innovation in various fields. Notably, there is a category for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence, celebrating achievements in AI. Additionally, there are awards for Innovators in the Public Sector, recognising excellence in government services.

The competition is open to governmental and private entities as well as individuals from 18 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Participants can register for multiple categories if they wish.

The organisers have revamped the award's website and registration system to enhance user experience. The updated platform supports over 30 languages with automatic translation during judging. It also offers new payment options to facilitate global participation.

Winners will be celebrated at an awards ceremony scheduled for 14 May 2026 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Istanbul, Türkiye. This event promises to honour outstanding achievements across diverse sectors.

Additional new categories focus on sustainability, marketing, human resources, and business excellence within the region. These additions aim to highlight significant contributions to these vital areas.

For more information about registration and the award manual, interested parties can visit the official website: https://MENA.StevieAwards.com.

With inputs from WAM