Ras Al Khaimah played host to the grand awards ceremony of the sixth edition of the Stevie Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards 2025, held at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
The event celebrated excellence in business and innovation, recognizing outstanding achievements across various sectors.
A total of 1,100 nominees vied for the prestigious awards, with 162 winners collectively securing 393 gold, silver, and bronze accolades. The UAE emerged as the top-performing nation, with 66 government and private entities earning an impressive 157 awards. Saudi Arabia followed with 33 winners claiming 86 awards, while Türkiye secured third place with 25 winners receiving 44 awards.
Other notable winners included Qatar, which garnered 21 awards from six winning entities, Bahrain with five winners securing 18 awards, Iran with four winners taking home 31 awards, and Kuwait with two winners receiving 11 accolades. Additional recognitions were awarded to nominees from Tunisia, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, and Oman.
An esteemed panel of 118 top-level judges and industry experts assessed the nominations, ensuring a rigorous and globally recognized evaluation process. The ceremony welcomed a distinguished audience, including senior officials, business leaders, investors, and representatives from more than 15 countries across the MENA region.
During the event, organizers announced that nominations for the seventh edition of the awards will open in November 2025. Interested participants can register via the official awards website to access the 2026 nomination guide.
The Stevie MENA Awards continue to serve as a benchmark for excellence, highlighting the region’s dynamic growth and innovation across various industries.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
